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I am looking to get a single shot "primitive Weapon" Rifle for the primitive Weapon season here in Mississippi. Here's the law verbatim:
Primitive firearms, for the purpose of hunting deer, are defined as single or double barreled muzzle-loading rifles of at least .38 caliber; OR single shot, breech loading, metallic cartridge rifles (.35 caliber or larger) and replicas, reproductions, or reintroductions of those type rifles with an exposed hammer; OR single or double barreled muzzle-loading shotguns, with single ball or slug. All muzzle-loading primitive firearms must use black powder or a black powder substitute with percussion caps, #209 shotgun primers, or flintlock ignition.
Also, I asked for clarification on the law and the .44 mag rifles and .357 mag are acceptable under the law.
I'm not interested in muzzleloader, or shotgun slugs.
I was thinking 45/70, 44 mag, 444 Marlin, or .358 win? I am going to use open sights and want about a 20-22" barrel. Typically, shots will be less than 125 yards.
Any other suggestions? I am a hand loader so rarity of the ammo isn't a big issue and 50 pieces of brass would last probably forever. .44 mag/.357 would be convenient because I already have the dies. But I kinda want a "classic" cartridge. Unfortunately, 30/30 isn't an option
Primitive firearms, for the purpose of hunting deer, are defined as single or double barreled muzzle-loading rifles of at least .38 caliber; OR single shot, breech loading, metallic cartridge rifles (.35 caliber or larger) and replicas, reproductions, or reintroductions of those type rifles with an exposed hammer; OR single or double barreled muzzle-loading shotguns, with single ball or slug. All muzzle-loading primitive firearms must use black powder or a black powder substitute with percussion caps, #209 shotgun primers, or flintlock ignition.
Also, I asked for clarification on the law and the .44 mag rifles and .357 mag are acceptable under the law.
I'm not interested in muzzleloader, or shotgun slugs.
I was thinking 45/70, 44 mag, 444 Marlin, or .358 win? I am going to use open sights and want about a 20-22" barrel. Typically, shots will be less than 125 yards.
Any other suggestions? I am a hand loader so rarity of the ammo isn't a big issue and 50 pieces of brass would last probably forever. .44 mag/.357 would be convenient because I already have the dies. But I kinda want a "classic" cartridge. Unfortunately, 30/30 isn't an option