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I just want to be sure that it is legal to use a .45-70 rifle during "muzzleloader" season. Just let me know.

It is, but it has to be a replica.......the H and R single shots are legal if that is what you have.

Thats what I'm buying for my dad to replace his ole cap and ball. H&R single shot, breach loading rifle. Getting a good deal from Big Buck Sports in H'burg.

Go here for the official list of approved "primitive weapons"

http://www.mdwfp.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10913

wilkat7 wrote:Go here for the official list of approved "primitive weapons"

http://www.mdwfp.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10913

I got into a discussion with a guy at camp the other day.. He read the rule that the cartridge had to be made before 1900 and I said it was the action. Guess I was right.. He was saying that a 44 mag would not be legal cause it is a modern cartrige. My understanding was any caliber over 38 is fine as long as the action of the gun is pre 1900.

With wilkat7's link and the one below, I think I'm covered for the H&R .45-70 Handi Rifle.

http://www.mdwfp.com/Level2/Wildlife/hunting_regs.asp

Thanks guys.

Now all you gotta do is sight that bad boy in. Have fun I hope you have a recoil pad.

bucks n beaks wrote:With wilkat7's link and the one below, I think I'm covered for the H&R .45-70 Handi Rifle.

http://www.mdwfp.com/Level2/Wildlife/hunting_regs.asp

Thanks guys.

You are legal with that gun.. Just out of curiosity have you bought the gun yet.. If not you may want to look at the Handi in 444 Marlin.. They have a little better balistics than the 45-70

444M has a little less recoil than the 45-70, but shoots flatter.

If i was getting one of these guns it would be the 444

Haven't bought it yet. Going to pick it up on Sat. for my dad's birthday. He's been wanting a new in-line ML to replace his ole cap and ball. I figure, hell if it's legal in MS, why not go with the .45-70?

bucks n beaks wrote:Haven't bought it yet. Going to pick it up on Sat. for my dad's birthday. He's been wanting a new in-line ML to replace his ole cap and ball. I figure, hell if it's legal in MS, why not go with the .45-70?

You ever wanted a new shiny bike and got a scooter? Remember the dis-appointment?? Your dad wants a new in-line....I'd get him a new in-line. What if he hunts somewhere else that doesn't allow the 45-70? What if Mississippi changes the law sometime soon?

Dutch Dog wrote:

bucks n beaks wrote:Haven't bought it yet. Going to pick it up on Sat. for my dad's birthday. He's been wanting a new in-line ML to replace his ole cap and ball. I figure, hell if it's legal in MS, why not go with the .45-70?

You ever wanted a new shiny bike and got a scooter? Remember the dis-appointment?? Your dad wants a new in-line....I'd get him a new in-line. What if he hunts somewhere else that doesn't allow the 45-70? What if Mississippi changes the law sometime soon?

Haven't thought about that. Maybe, just maybe, he'd use his ole cap and ball. Now there's an idea. Not to be a smart booty or anything, but until the rules do change, go with what you can.

Mississippi aint going to change the law on the 45-70 everyone in Jackson (gov) are useing them I wish My old man was Alive to buy him one it would have made him happy so your dad will be so happy he might by you a new car for christmas best gun I ever bought to h@!! with a black powder

Get you some Hornaday Lever Evolution bullets in 45-70 in 325 grain. They shoot alot flatter than the others and they really do the job. They are about $27 something at Academy in Jackson.