Primitive Deer Rifle

[Magdump]

Reading all the 45-70 and 35 Whelan data I’m realizing my 12ga sort of meets the 45-70 within 200 yards. I’ve shot a few deer with 1oz rifled slugs within the 100 yard mark but I had to step up to the 300 and 385gr sabot rounds to actually confidently hit and kill deer within 200 yards with it and have taken one at 225 steps and consider that to be the limit for the FTX poly tipped rounds which slow to about 1300-1400 fps at that range. I didn’t go slug gun to extend into primitive though, rather to hunt with family out of state where it’s shotgun only. I’ve accumulated a few good slug guns over the years and they’ve all done well for me. Amazingly, I’ve never had to send a follow up shot
I’m not sure what can actually be considered primitive at this point as far as the type of rifle vs the actual round. Is a lever action 35 Welen considered primitive? Or does it have to be a single shot?
Primitive or not, a 12ga slug gun can be a decent deer gun, as long as you have a variety of loads.

 

[falshooter]

PRIMITIVE FIREARMS SEASON
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A Deer or Senior License, whichever is appropriate, is required of
all persons hunting deer with primitive firearms during Primitive
Firearms Seasons. Persons 17 and under must possess a valid,
original youth license. See page 8 for exceptions and exemptions.
PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
Hunting with dogs ;All Primitive Firearms Seasons are still hunt onlyͿ.
LEGAL GEAR
Legal Gear for Primitive Firearms Season includes͗
Rifles or pistols, .35 caliber minimum, or shotguns 10 gauge or
smaller, all of which must load exclusively from the muzzle, use
black powder or approved substitute only, take ball, shot, or bul-
let projectile only, including saboted bullets. All of the above may
be fitted with magnified scopes.
Single shot, breech loading rifles or single shot, breech loading
pistols, .35 caliber or larger, having an exposed hammer that use
metallic cartridges loaded either with black powder or modern
smokeless powder. All of the above may be fitted with magnified
scopes.
Single shot, breech loading shotguns, 10 gauge or smaller, having
an exposed hammer, loaded with buckshot or slug.
EXCEPTIONS
Youths 17 or younger may hunt deer with any legal weapon
during the Primitive Firearms Season in each deer hunting area.
Either-sex deer may be taŬen in all areas open for deer hunting
EXCEPT when a Bucks Only season is in progress. In such cases,
hunters must conform to the bucks only regulations.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources. The department issues hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, as well as boat titles and registrations.

www.wlf.louisiana.gov

 

[gwpercle]

What are y'all using for the primitive for season? I've got access to a small spot up in Monroe, no shots longer than 100 yards.

I would be all over the 360 Buckhammer and a Henry Single Shot rifle ... just about perfect for Louisiana deer and hogs ... and this cartridge and rifle meets Louisiana Primitive regulations to a "T" !!!
I cast bullets and reload also ... so this 35 cal. round would be excellent with cast lead bullets .
I'm getting older and the 45-70 is too much of a good thing (kicks too much ) ... To me the 360 Buckhammer is a modern day 38-55 and since designed for smokeless powder ... doesn't have all that pesky unnecessary case capacity .
I have always liked the wildcat 35 / 30-30 ... and the Buckhammer gives you a 35 cal bullet in a straight case and factory loads and brass to boot !

I wish I was 40 ... 30 years younger ... dang it !
Gary

 

[Barry J]

I would be all over the 360 Buckhammer and a Henry Single Shot rifle ... just about perfect for Louisiana deer and hogs ... and this cartridge and rifle meets Louisiana Primitive regulations to a "T" !!!
I cast bullets and reload also ... so this 35 cal. round would be excellent with cast lead bullets .
I'm getting older and the 45-70 is too much of a good thing (kicks too much ) ... To me the 360 Buckhammer is a modern day 38-55 and since designed for smokeless powder ... doesn't have all that pesky unnecessary case capacity .
I have always liked the wildcat 35 / 30-30 ... and the Buckhammer gives you a 35 cal bullet in a straight case and factory loads and brass to boot !

I wish I was 40 ... 30 years younger ... dang it !
Gary

Same here. I was getting to where I didn't want to sight in my 45-70. After 3 or 4 shots, I would put it back in the case. I reloaded some 350 round nose light, and it was still too much. Bought me a 350 Legend. So far, so good.

 

[falshooter]

Don't know what 45-70 rifle ya'll shooting, but my 1874 Sharps replicas weigh in around 10+# and recoil is nearly nothing even with hot reloads

 

[Tonyaav]

I have always liked the 45-70 BUT the last couple years that 350 L has been so fun. Gun is tiny and drops everything it hits.