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old06
06-03-2008, 10:00 AM
La. Wildlife and Fisheries Dept. has proposed for the period of 2008-2010
hunting seasons ,a"Primitive Weapons" season .This would take the place of what it is now called Muzzleloader Season.the new season would include the use of single shot breech loading rifles of a kind or type built and used before 1900,38 cal. or larger, reproductions or reintroductions of that type of rifle ,with an exposed hammer. this rifle of a type that uses a metallic cartridge loaded with either blackpowder or smokeless powder.(factory or reloads) Muzzleloader regs. remain the same.
Old Ironsights
06-03-2008, 11:10 AM
AFAIC as long as the regs prohibit Optics during "primitive" season, there is no practical difference between a .50 ML throwing a minnie/maxi and a .45-70 trapdoor...
Junior1942
06-03-2008, 02:49 PM
I searched the LDWF site at http://www.wlf.state.la.us/ and found no mention of the above.
old06
06-03-2008, 04:09 PM
http://www.louisianasportsman.com/forum.php?&sec=forum&act=full&repID=40234&term=

Here is the link where I picked up the info Junior it may not be law now but the mill is talking about it


Sorry if its not true to start a rumor
Junior1942
06-03-2008, 04:35 PM
I've heard the rumor for a couple of years. Heck, I've hunted with my single shot 45-70 on purpose.
Rattus58
06-03-2008, 10:41 PM
Hawaii has been looking at this also, but from the stand point of there is so much hype about muzzleloaders having better than 30-30 ballistics that they are thinking now just a single shot rifle...

I have no problem with any of the black powder cartridge guns with or without optics.

Aloha... :cool: :drinks:
Junior1942
06-06-2008, 01:42 PM
I got an email this morning from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries. The "crossbow/45-70 bill," they call it, is on the governor's desk awaiting his signature. This is outstanding, IMHO.
old06
06-07-2008, 08:40 AM
I got an email this morning from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries. The "crossbow/45-70 bill," they call it, is on the governor's desk awaiting his signature. This is outstanding, IMHO.

Yep your right Junior1942 I dont plan on not using my muzzloader but I have seen a old H & R in 45-70 that caught my eye


thanks Bob
Junior1942
06-07-2008, 10:56 AM
The way I read the proposal, my 44 mag Handi-Rifle is also legal--it's "38 caliber or larger."
GrizzLeeBear
06-07-2008, 11:55 AM
... the use of single shot breech loading rifles of a kind or type built and used before 1900...

Don't have a dog in this "fight", but wouldn't the above rule out the Handi rifle. An old Harrington and Richards would be ok, but the Handi is NOT a reproduction of one of those.
Junior1942
06-07-2008, 12:30 PM
A Handi-Rifle easily fits the "kind or type" requirement.
old06
06-07-2008, 01:35 PM
A Handi-Rifle easily fits the "kind or type" requirement.

I 'am with Jr. on this it dont have to be a clone of one just a lose fit. Hay Jr. did you use to post on lever gun site.
Junior1942
06-07-2008, 02:14 PM
I 'am with Jr. on this it dont have to be a clone of one just a lose fit. Hay Jr. did you use to post on lever gun site.Yes, I did. They didn't like my political affiliation.
old06
06-07-2008, 02:48 PM
Yes, I did. They didn't like my political affiliation.



Well I'am happy to run into you once more and It's there loss


Bob
Rattus58
06-08-2008, 10:12 PM
Yes, I did. They didn't like my political affiliation.

Who cares about politics when yer carrying a gun? Something about an armed society is a polite society.... :grin: