Yep, 25 years in the Alaskan bush and actually taking the bears does get you "AK stud" status IMO, so you are "in."
Having been inAlaska for a season with a classic rifle and never used it for what it isintended for and then assessing how effective it was, well, not so much.

Though we aren't from the same school I've always had to guard my replies to you insofar, hey this guy has been there and done that. Called you on one when you seemingly contradicted yourself first talking one way and then talking the other within the same post.

There a few guys on this forum that I also respect like bigcountry who seem down on your case, and I am not sure why. You always have good stuff and have been there and done it. No crime in delivering a message bluntly if it is the facts.