I'd be just as concerned about all the other varmints out there besides the bears. Bears don't overly concern me but "you just can't trust a bear." Coyotes, cougars, wolves, rabid skunks, and 2 legged predators to name a few...
You'll never know what you'll run into out there, and the longer you're out there and the farther, the potential goes up.
I would probably lean towards a stainless Rossi or Puma (model 92 type) in .45 Colt (with warm handloads) or .454 Casull. Strong, well made guns that are easy packing, quick to bear and hold a good bit of ammo in the tube.
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