You go ahead and do what you want but after decades in the field I'm here to tell you that more than one gun in the field is a pain in the butt. Something elso to carry, something else to keep clean, etc and you aren't gonna have a need to use one gun let alone time to use 2. The only time I feel "the need" to carry more than one gun in the woods is if I'm hunting with a centerfire rifle or shotgun. Then I'll pack a .22lr or .32H&R handgun to finish off game with teeth.
If you really really feel the need for a bear defense gun carry the best gun of the 2 for the job, the .30-30 trapper. Other than that your Ruger is more than good enough.
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