Bringing a back up rifle

[huntin' lunatic]

Will be flying into Missoula in November for our hunt. Trying to decide whether to bring a back up or not. If i was driving it wouldn't be an issue. thanks

 

[406LIFE]

It's a nice luxury to have. Do you have a double gun case you could slide it into? We have ranges here, so you could always rezero if needed.

 

[CUElk]

there are 3 of us in our camp, we always bring an extra rifle just in case. never know, someone may drop one and we do not have time to go sight it back in. I would bring an extra if you can. if you are flying shoot em both when you get there

 

[huntin' lunatic]

Yes sir, I've got a Pelican. Our hunt starts on the 7th but I'm flying in on the 5th.

It's a nice luxury to have. Do you have a double gun case you could slide it into? We have ranges here, so you could always rezero if needed.

 

[dirtclod Az.]

At least one backup in camp..yours friends,partners, accomplises?

 

[JohnCushman]

I drove to my elk hunt and still took a backup rifle. My main rifle was my Howa 30-06, but there was rain and fog in the forecast, so I brought my open sight 30-30.

 

[8andcounting]

No . I have a model 70 I don't need a backup

 

[psycho]

Always take a backup if you have the room. Broken whatever, scope knocked loose, maybe stolen. Anything can happen.

 

[buckykm1]

I always bring a back up gun, so we have one in camp if needed.

Kevin

 

[Rzrbck918]

I always bring a back up gun, so we have one in camp if needed.

Kevin

Me too. Only had to use it once but it gets taken along every time.

 

[6mm Remington]

Always nice to have an extra rifle when you are a long ways from home. That being said I and some other Hunt Talk folks live here where you mention and could possibly be talked into lending a rifle if things got really bad, but it's nice to have one of your own that you are familiar with.

David

 

[Magicman]

Not needed but a comfort to know that it is there.

 

[F250]

We always bring a back up gun whether we fly or drive, whether we are hunting waterfowl, turkeys or big game. A spare crossbow saved the day in Kansas couple years ago. A spare shotgun saved the trip in Saskatchewan one time. A spare shotgun saved a western turkey hunt a few years ago. During the trip planning get-togethers, we discuss who wants to bring the extra gun.

 

[okie_hotrod]

I'm bringing an extra rifle, cheap insurance in case Murphy rears his ugly head.

 

[Mountainguide]

Nope, just gives you an excuse to buy another gun/scope

 

[dirtclod Az.]

Hard to purchase a weapon in the wayback.Bears and such don't like to barter.