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re: Primitive Firearm for Deer Hunting
Posted on 11/29/23 at 1:31 pm to Loup
Posted on 11/29/23 at 1:31 pm to Loup
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I have a .444 and am paying around $50 a box for ammo
Me too. I chose this instead of 45-70 and 35 whelen because it was a little bit different.
I realized several ammo crisis’ later, that I had indeed fricked up. I don’t think the other two calibers are a whole lot cheaper, but they are more available at least.
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Posted on 11/29/23 at 2:40 pm to upgrade
TC Encore in .35 Whelen with a 6x42 FX2 Leupold. It's had a trigger job done and shoots very well.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 3:22 pm to Nighthawk504
I have a Traditions in line 50 cal.
It's very accurate even with patched ball, but pistol bullets in sabots are better.
It's very accurate even with patched ball, but pistol bullets in sabots are better.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 3:51 pm to rmc
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I have two. 35 Whelen - CVA scout. Henry single shot 350 legend. Henry has nice looking guns if you are into that and it comes in many calibers.
How do you like the Henry? I’ve been eye balling one in 350 legend.
One advantage of the 350 legend is that you can buy a 350 legend upper in AR and get 30-30 type performance in an AR platform outside of single shot szn.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 3:52 pm to Nighthawk504
Get a Percussion rifle or even a Flintlock if you want to go waaaaay back. There is a ton of fun learning to use a Flintlock as well.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 5:31 pm to Nighthawk504
Bought a 444 H&R st the Slidell gun show. Using it this year.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 5:59 pm to Nighthawk504
35 Whelen is a 35-06. It’ll have the most reach of the “primitives”
I’ve had a .38-55 WIN in an H&R Target Classic back when Mississippi went to the new primitive. It’s very accurate. The longest kill I’ve made with it is 190 yards. I’ve killed a bunch of deer with that rifle.
I’ve had a .38-55 WIN in an H&R Target Classic back when Mississippi went to the new primitive. It’s very accurate. The longest kill I’ve made with it is 190 yards. I’ve killed a bunch of deer with that rifle.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 6:21 pm to 257WBY
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I’ve had a .38-55 WIN in an H&R Target Classic back when Mississippi went to the new primitive.
Do you steal reloading components from a firearms museum to get ammo for all your crazy calibers? That thing looks wild.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 8:56 pm to 257WBY
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.38-55 WIN
I have a friend that has one and he loves it. Soft shooter and accurate.
Henry sells a lever in that caliber. You can get a brand new one.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 9:03 pm to bigbuckdj
I order from Buffalo Bore. They make a “hot” load in 255 grain.
A lot of 38-55 ammo is loaded light due to the chance that someone would put it in a 100 year old lever gun. They don’t want the liability. Pleasant to shoot.
A lot of 38-55 ammo is loaded light due to the chance that someone would put it in a 100 year old lever gun. They don’t want the liability. Pleasant to shoot.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 10:23 pm to Nighthawk504
highly recommend the CVA Scout in 35 Whelen for LA primitive rifle. They are accurate guns once you find the bullet the barrel likes. I chrono'ed some 200gr Noslers out of mine at 2800 fps and zero'ed at 1.5" high @ 100. Ballistics calculator says to expect 1.5" below crosshairs at 200. All deer I've shot are boom flop dead - they get knocked down. For an extra $150, Boyds sells wood stocks to dress it up if you want.
TC Encore in 35 sitting at Laffy Shooters right now
TC Encore in 35 sitting at Laffy Shooters right now
This post was edited on 11/30/23 at 11:48 am
Posted on 11/29/23 at 10:39 pm to Nighthawk504
CVA scout in .35 Whelen
Posted on 11/30/23 at 9:26 am to Nighthawk504
.35 Whelen I use it all season now. The ballistics are great for the area that I hunt (250 yards). The only issue I have seen is finding ammo. I'm sure if I looked in the off season I would find it more readily.
Posted on 11/30/23 at 11:49 am to Farmtiger
pay attention online and stores shelves in May-June and you will find 35 Whelen ammo. Do not start looking in Sept-Oct and expect to see anything.
This post was edited on 11/30/23 at 11:50 am
Posted on 11/30/23 at 2:43 pm to Nighthawk504
What I use.
Unless you want to cheat and use a single shot rifle with a scope
Posted on 11/30/23 at 3:00 pm to bigbuckdj
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Do you steal reloading components from a firearms museum to get ammo for all your crazy calibers?
You mean cartridge.
Posted on 11/30/23 at 3:15 pm to mrcoon
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You mean cartridge.
I see the magazine nazis are expanding their territory.
Posted on 11/30/23 at 3:36 pm to mrcoon
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You mean cartridge.
One of the largest ammo manufacturers in the world uses the terms caliber and cartridge interchangeably. Stop being a dickhead.
Posted on 11/30/23 at 8:18 pm to bigbuckdj
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How do you like the Henry? I’ve been eye balling one in 350 legend.
Love it. I actually hunt with it more than anything else. I don’t have shots over 100 yards.
My next gun purchase is likely to be a Henry lever.
Posted on 11/30/23 at 8:37 pm to Nighthawk504
In the 'Sip, most folks use the 45/70 H & R Handi Rifle. It's likely the cheapest priced entry point and good out to 100 yards or so. I don't care to sight one in though.
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