I drew my Oregon tag!

[Black Tail Hunter]

IMO: Take both in case one goes belly up. Since you said you are an Oregon resident, it shouldn't be a problem taking both?

This ^^^^ is excellent advise. When I am travelling 8+ hrs to do a hunt, it is always with my primary and a backup rifle.

 

[Winfwt338-06]

Congrats man! I'm an Oregon boy too, drew Grizzly unit for deer. Live in Sisters so scouting will be easy. Keep us posted with pics hopefully.

 

[Bob Wright]

Take both and flip a coin to choose on opening day. Both of those are excellent choices.

 

[xsn10s]

I used to take a backup rifle but these days I'm getting more leery of the practice. I do carry a backup revolver. I don't like leaving any firearm unsecured these days. It's okay call me paranoid. I just see different things these days out in the woods. YMMV. I'd pick the 7mm RM even though I carry a 30-06. But whichever you shoot better or have more confidence in.

 

[repins05]

I used to take a backup rifle but these days I'm getting more leery of the practice. I do carry a backup revolver. I don't like leaving any firearm unsecured these days. It's okay call me paranoid. I just see different things these days out in the woods. YMMV. I'd pick the 7mm RM even though I carry a 30-06. But whichever you shoot better or have more confidence in.

I always take a back up rifle now. I broke my scope on an eastern oregon elk hunt. Driving out to try to make it to town to throw a cheap scope on it......herd of elk single file crossed in front of me. All cows until last elk branched 5 point. Tried to shoot it with out a scope.....didnt work out.

 

[xsn10s]

I always take a back up rifle now. I broke my scope on an eastern oregon elk hunt. Driving out to try to make it to town to throw a cheap scope on it......herd of elk single file crossed in front of me. All cows until last elk branched 5 point. Tried to shoot it with out a scope.....didnt work out.

It's a personal choice. I live in Eastern Oregon and see some strange going ons when I'm out and about. I'd rather miss an hunting opportunity than leave a firearm unsecured these days. I've carried two rifles for varmint hunting, but big game I carry only one rifle. I won't leave a firearm unattended in camp anymore. It's a personal choice.

 

[Jbumblebee]

I always take a back-up rifle. It stays in the truck along with the ammo for it and not in camp.