I think the thing that people are having tunnel vision on, is that if the law was overturned, the only 8 gauge guns that are going to be used are the fine old Parkers...etc. that they happen to own right now. I think overturning a law like this is going to have consequences not many people are thinking about.
Other "primitive" seasons have been started with the best of intentions over the years, and IMHO are nothing like their original intentions. Look at the improvements over the years in archery equipment after the introduction of bow hunting seasons. An even bigger difference can be seen in the so called "primitive" muzzleloader seasons. The technology in the firearms is light-years ahead of when many of muzzleloader seasons were introduced years ago. The differences between a modern inline muzzleloader and a traditional flintlock or percussion rifle is like comparing a Model T to a Porsche 911.
I guess my only point is that if there is a dollar to be made, a shotgun manufacturer will develop a 8 gauge pump, that can throw a 90% pattern of 3 oz. of #6 tungsten shot at 80 yards. That is a big difference to what any of those old Parkers can do right now. I for one think that is going outside of what any of the supporters on this thread are comfortable with in supporting the use of 8 gauges. I for one think this is going beyond the area of fair chase. Just my two cents, not sure if anyone else will agree with me.
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