It looks like a lot of our decisions are based off the area of operations (areas we live in). I don't have to worry about bear so I can carry extra 5.56mm ammo for the weight of a .30-06 rd. Some of you guys are remote enough that carrying a rifle shouldered will not raise an eyebrow, but some of have to be more tactful in the way we carry ours. So really, this question is kinda biased from the start since we do not have set guidelines. Kinda like the SR 77 vs SR101 thread yesterday!