Can you use a single shot 45/70 in leiu of black powder?

[I Agent]

I was wondering if it is leagal to use a single shot 45/70 during primitive season?

 

[spanky]

http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/hunting/primitive-firearms-louisiana-seasons

 

[jmeng]

Short answer is yes. Any caliber .38 or larger. Can only use certain rifles. NEF Hand-Rifle, CVA, or the Knight single shots are the most popular.

 

[jmeng]

Forgot to add, I bought a Handi Rifle in .444 2 years ago and love it. Shoots WAY to good for a $250 rifle. I have no intention of ever cleaning a blackpowder rifle again. And it hammers deer!

 

[richiespng]

I was wondering if it is leagal to use a single shot 45/70 during primitive season?

what everyone else said. .38 or larger in Louisiana, .35 or larger in mississippi.

 

[I Agent]

thanks guys

I am picking up a .444 Monday.

 

[jmeng]

Good pick. Get a box of Hornady Leverevolution 265 grain ammo.