Alright fellas, here's my situation. I am going to be regularly going into some backwoods for hikes and climbs. They aren't extremely out of the way, but they aren't in civilisation either. I have two concerns. First is bears. I have a .458 that could work very well for that and it will be coming along. Second is two-legged vermin. I've seen only one other guy out there besides me and my group, and he was armed with a handgun. Now, that means one of two things. Either he (and possibly others) are out there and are a problem. Or, he knows something I don't, and that is why he carries. So I want some personal protection from the bad-guys. The .458 is only a single shot. That's not too bad unless there's more than one guy after me and my group. My questions are should I not take any rifle for that purpose (humans) so as not to excite any attackers into active agression instead of just hassling us? Or would it be a good thing to have a special rifle for that purpose as a deterrant (something obviously capable of inflicting major harm to any attacker). The next question is -- what to get? It has to be small, fairly light, fast (semi-auto preferably), and powerful. The territory would dictate short shots -- all easily under 75 yards. I am currently eyeing an AK variant (SSR-99) anyway, so how would this work for my situation? I figure alright, since it is a battle rifle of sorts already. I mean, that's what it was designed for. Also, just any thoughts that you have on this, if you could pass them along. Thanks!
I should mention, I am 18 and not able to carry/own a handgun. And since I would be the guide, it would be my responsibility to protect the group from harm (bear or otherwise). So...it's gotta be a rifle.
Hueco
I should mention, I am 18 and not able to carry/own a handgun. And since I would be the guide, it would be my responsibility to protect the group from harm (bear or otherwise). So...it's gotta be a rifle.
Hueco