I think a number of straight wall states are limiting the length of case so that a 45/70 might not be allowed. But I could be wrong and frequently am according to the ex Mrs. Citizenconn.That's wonderful news. If it passes, I'll have a sharps 45/70 by November!
I'm a dues paying member of ISRA, but don't get the newsletter...? I'll look into that...
That would be parr for Illinois.I think a number of straight wall states are limiting the length of case so that a 45/70 might not be allowed. But I could be wrong and frequently am according to the ex Mrs. Citizenconn.
I think a number of straight wall states are limiting the length of case so that a 45/70 might not be allowed. But I could be wrong and frequently am according to the ex Mrs. Citizenconn.
Does Iowa allow centerfire rifles now? I thought that they only allowed shotguns and muzzleloaders???
Iowa went straight wall 35 caliber and up a few years ago. There aren't many strictly shotgun areas left.
Having shot dozens of deer with a shotgun, I can say it is most definitely a handicap. That is why shotguns were/are mandated.I don't see a shotgun as being that much of a handicap
Shotguns with deer slugs. What's not to love? The recoil of a .458 win mag and the range of a .44 rem mag!Nowadays, shotguns can have rifled barrels (Hasting) sabot slugs, etc. I am not a proponent of rifle or shotgun restrictions but I don't see a shotgun as being that much of a handicap unless you are hunting out west or elsewhere where long shots are sometimes necessary.
I killed my 1st deer with a slug at about 100 yards back in the 60s. Also killed over 2 dozen with buckshot. At the time all I had to hunt with was a shotgun.
I almost bought one of those. It came with 2 boxes of Lever evolution missing 2 cartridges.This one has a butt pad, and comes with 100pcs of brass.
Now I need a mold! Suggestions?
I plan on loading pretty mild.
This one has a butt pad, and comes with 100pcs of brass.
Now I need a mold! Suggestions?
I plan on loading pretty mild.
Did they not say single shot? Can we "plug" our Marlins?@PapaG
It looks like straightwall cartridges passed for Illinois deer!
I never thought that I would really see it!
My 1894c .357 is legal!
My .45/70 Handi-rifle is legal!
Others too.
Or a 45. I use 200 sst with 777. It's relatively flat shooting and accurate.Just checked, muzzleloaders are legal in IL deer seasons.
Get yourself an inline .50 or .54 caliber muzzleloader and don't look back.
That would be parr for Illinois.
For about sixty years now. I've killed my deer with a Zouave, a Tingle, a TC Hawken, a traditional (I built it) Hawken, a Strightline O/U I built (12/.45) and one CVA. Oh yeah, my 1976 bicentennial flintlock.Just checked, muzzleloaders are legal in IL deer seasons.
Get yourself an inline .50 or .54 caliber muzzleloader and don't look back.