>>1469097If griz country get a marlin guide gun in .45-70, synth stock and stainless hardware. Alternatively if you like too much firepower, build a AR15 pistol with 10" barrel chambered in .50 beowulf. 10 rounds of fuck you bitch on tap.
If east coast and you only have to worry about black bear and methheads, either carry your concealed handgun or carry whatever rifle you want. Pic related is my black bear rifle for east coast national forests.