Camping Handguns

[shooter32]

Ahhhh, this thread again....... Going backpacking in October..... Cant wait!

Where at E.??

[ericire12]

Where at E.??

On the Chattooga River. Specifically we will be starting out at Ridley Fields and then hiking north. See here:
http://www.sctrails.net/trails/MAPS/Chattoogatrl%20map.html

See also:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=102816001972615620082.00046d5bd3e058e335ec2

There is some really great trout fishing in that area, however this time of the year it is catch and release.





*An interesting bit of trivia..... the movie Deliverance was filmed on that river about 5-10 miles south of Ridley Fields

[shooter32]

On the Chattooga River. Specifically we will be starting out at Ridley Fields and then hiking north. See here:
http://www.sctrails.net/trails/MAPS/Chattoogatrl%20map.html

See also:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=102816001972615620082.00046d5bd3e058e335ec2

There is some really great trout fishing in that area, however this time of the year it is catch and release.

 

To bad about the catch and release. Looks like a great time,take some pic's and enjoy the hiking!

[Big Frank]

On the Chattooga River. Specifically we will be starting out at Ridley Fields and then hiking north. See here:
http://www.sctrails.net/trails/MAPS/Chattoogatrl%20map.html

See also:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=102816001972615620082.00046d5bd3e058e335ec2

There is some really great trout fishing in that area, however this time of the year it is catch and release.





*An interesting bit of trivia..... the movie Deliverance was filmed on that river about 5-10 miles south of Ridley Fields

Too bad Deliverance wasn't catch and release. 

[Badgersmilk]

Gatlinburg's pretty close to that trail section.  Interesting little town, GREAT place to ride bike (motor-bike)!  Hillbilly Las Vegas!!!

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[MAUSERMAN]

Ruger Blackhawk 44mag Gp100 or g20 10mm.

[frogger42]

I have a 4-5/8" Ruger Super Blackhawk that I use.  I also think a Glock 20 would be a great choice.

[PegLeg45]

I have a 4-5/8" Ruger Super Blackhawk that I use.  I also think a Glock 20 would be a great choice.

Fine guns and fine choice......as I've posted earlier, that is my carry gun for outdoors occasions and around the farm.

[twyacht]

Any well worn, NON safe queen that can take some, morning dew, maybe a ding here or there, utterly reliable revolver or semi auto in a larger caliber is a great choice.

Over the years camping my choice was a 4" Ruger Service Six, .357. with a Rem 870 on a sling, with a .50 caliber fishing pole.

Last camping trip I took was with my son's Boy Scout Troop, kept the pistol, with trigger lock in a backpack. JIC. No Rem.

Since my Ruger fell to the post divorce cash demand  , it would be today, my Glock 21 .45ACP, or Vaquero .45Colt.

with the Rem 870, staggered with spray & wash loads. with my Rossi M971 .357,and/ or Walther PPK/S backup, or depending on how long,,,, all of them.

I have a double barrel Stoeger coach's 12g, which is smaller and lighter than the 870, but, having the Rem. well, just covers all the bases...

If I were in open country, I could see my Mauser 7.65 or good ol' Winchester 30-30.. just to have close.

[Combat Diver]

I've done allot of camping and canoeing with the boys (won't count the stuff with the Army and the M1911/M9s around the world).  Usually the handgun would be Smith .41 Mag during deer season or Ruger Single Six during small game season.  Canoeing you could usually find a Smith M13/65 3" or old Charter Arms 3" .44 Spl Bulldog on me.  Backpacking I usually had on a CZ50 on my hip.  I usually swap guns around depending on the threat, hunting if in season or just because I haven't had it out to play with.

CD