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Originally Posted by Dennis E. Jones
As for doe tags they are almost nonexistent in Oregon. Our mule deer population is way down. I've given up hunting deer because they are so scarce close to home.
This particular double is a true rifle in 9.3 x 74 made by Chapuis. This was the fourth bull I've taken with it. I too would love to have a paradox and regret not buying one when they were more affordable. I've wanted to build one for some time, but other projects have taken precedence.
As for gauge bore rifles, again I'd love to have one and intend to build a single shot muzzle loader in sixteen bore, patterned after an English stalking rifle, to use on elk. Just imagine what a one ounce pure lead ball backed by 140 grains of black powder will do.
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ML season opens in the morning here in VA !
It is my plan to take my old Knight 45 cal Disc Rifle , but the curve in the game is my plan to also haul up my tree a circa 1850-1860 MacFarlane 10 gauge double barrel percussion ML loaded with 80 grains of 777 2Fg and nine 00 Buck pellets in each barrel . If a deer comes by within 25 yards the shotgun gets the nod , otherwise if I see something the 40 cal bullet in the 45 cal sabot will be used !