Corey Kuchler's Ultimate Backcountry Loadout

What rifle, suppressor, and optic combo would you want for a hike-in backcountry bear hunt?

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posted on July 29, 2025
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"I wanted something short and compact," says Corey Kuchler with The Lifestyle TV. That's because he was heading out on a spring bear hunt in a brushy, heavily wooded area. He chose the Savage 110 Ultralite Elite for many reasons, chief among which is the Ultralite Elite's folding stock. This makes the rifle easy to carry on a backpack, so it's one less thing to worry about when hiking to a remote hunting spot. He also chose to top the rifle with Savage's all-new AccuCan AC 30 B.O.B.

What's cool about the B.O.B. is that it sets the rear of the suppressor over the rifle's barrel, shortening the overall package. He chose the 7mm PRC chambering, a powerful round suitable both for bears and the elk that Kuchler and a friend hope to hunt in the fall. 

"I would strap this to my back, and I didn't have to worry about any excessive height sticking up over the top of my head while I was cruising around on my mountain bike," noted Kuchler. But even if you're not using a mountain bike, e-bike, or ATV, the Savage 110 Ultralite Elite is friendly to hikers. "This gun is still pretty lightweight, really nice to carry around in the mountains if you don't have it strapped to your pack," he continued. To learn more about the Savage 110 Ultralite Elite and the AccuCan AC 30 B.O.B., visit SavageArms.com!

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