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Originally Posted by George Lang
My old iron sighted riles that will be used this season will be a Winchester 1886 in 33 WCF and a Winchester 1895 in 35 WCF with pretty stiff handloads. Might also try another 1886 in 45-70. All proven killers.
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George, I hope you and others who are using vintage rifles will post photos of your rifles and the deer you might take (but rifles without deer are great!).
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