'Primitive' deer hunting calibers

.35 is the way to go. CVA makes a couple of really good ones. As far as ammo goes, use Barnes.

Encore in 35 Whelen look at that primitive sumbitch

.35 Whelen.

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Im still using my 50cal muzzle loader-TC Omega. Rifle accurate with some 250gr shockwaves and 150gr pellets. Been lucky so far and never missed an animal with it yet, all shot at 70-120yds.

Im hoping they dont quit making components for muzzle loaders because then I would be forced to buy a gun I hardly ever shoot.

I would go 35 Whelen.

.35 Whelen is a 30-06 case with a 9mm bullet instead of a 7.62mm bullet. Hilarious to me that it's considered "primitive" because it's quite capable, but since they allow it, that's my recommendation as well.

.35 whelen H&R
Have one and killed plenty with it, including my first rack buck.
275 grain....... BOOM!
Takes about 4 shots before the shoulder starts saying ..... DAMN GINA!

I finally jumped ship from my CVA Kodiak this past year and bought a CVA Scout 2 in 35 whelen (synthetic and stainless) shooting Hornady 200gr SP. I like the gun and it is very accurate once dialed in. Also it does kick like a mule.

I have 35 Whelen and 45-70. I prefer the 35

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There are states in the Midwest that are muzzleloader and shotgun only for deer hunting.

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Good to know. My best hunt was when a big sow and 4 little ones came out running straight for me. I dropped the mom at 100-120yds, Babies just kept coming back. I was stacking pigs like legos with the smoke pole. Shooting once every 30 seconds, I made 4 shots. So much smoke in front of me, I could barely see. I was only able to get 3. The last shot was shooting at them in the brush and they never came back.

I have heard some bad things about the CVAs quality, anyone experienced any issues?