Since you're asking, I would take my 629 PC with the 7 1/2 inch barrel for hunting with the dogs. I'd have a red dot on it but the way it mounts it can be taken off quickly should something happen to it and you need the iron sights. Easy to carry and up to the task. It was going to be my choice if I went on a hound hunt in Maine for bear.

For shooting over bait, I'd probably use my Contender in the same caliber in the 12" hunter barrel although I'd be tempted to try my .30 Herrett barrel.

I'd use the scoped .223 contender for the chucks.

Very entertaining thread.


John