This is spot on. I travelled through with 4 rifles and 2 shotguns. Those were no big deal. I had my uncle send me a hand gun to an FFL up here. I wasn’t about to try and get one through.
+1 for trustworthy Hardware here in Soldotna. It’s a great little store that always has the best prices on fishing gear. If you decide to invest on a flipping stick, that’s the place to go. The Russian River falls is a nice easy hike. Hang out there long enough and you get some good brown bear...
My uncle has this exact setup. Rock river arms 223. It’s a fun gun to shoot. Almost no recoil, it’s very accurate, and the follow up shots are way faster than a bolt action. IMO its a great option for coyotes and prairie dogs.
I've been meaning to post some pictures and a write up about my Kodiak trip last fall. Myself and three others went to zachar bay and had a blast. I would have to agree with your friend on the severe winter kill during the previous winter. We came home with a total of 9 deer but the other...
I borrowed a set this year in Kodiak. They really helped for the heavy loads on the way downhill. Another feature that's nice is that they also act as a shield when navigating your way through the alders and thick brush.