Originally Posted by
RaySendero
If you can save up for an western elk hunt plus $$$ travel -
You can afford 2 rifles!
I would always take a back-up rifle on a far away $$$$$ hunt!
I agree, not to mention priorities!
I also suggest bringing 2 qualified rifles on any hunt.
ie for an elk hunt, don't bring a 300mag and your .243win as your backup rifle.
I once read about a 5 rifle game battery for the world with each being able to back up another rifle...the list was..
.243 Win.
.280 Rem
.30-06
.375H&H
.458 Lott
each one of these rifles can back up the 1 next to them...