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Jim Watson · October 5, 2008, 09:52 AM

You could in Mississippi:

"...cartridge breechloaders of a design (or reproduction) originating prior to 1900 with external hammers certainly finds favor with this deer hunter. I already use my replica Sharps Buffalo Rifle to deer hunt, so now I can use it during the primitive weapon season, too. This rule puts a smile on my face.

Some confusion on the details of this rule is circulating around though about the types of powder required. The current ruling allows for the use of smokeless powder in these cartridge rifles."

At first they did not allow repeaters, but I think they may now do so. Best be sure before you take to the woods, though.

October 5, 2008, 09:52 AM	#8
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,543	You could in Mississippi: "...cartridge breechloaders of a design (or reproduction) originating prior to 1900 with external hammers certainly finds favor with this deer hunter. I already use my replica Sharps Buffalo Rifle to deer hunt, so now I can use it during the primitive weapon season, too. This rule puts a smile on my face. Some confusion on the details of this rule is circulating around though about the types of powder required. The current ruling allows for the use of smokeless powder in these cartridge rifles." At first they did not allow repeaters, but I think they may now do so. Best be sure before you take to the woods, though. Last edited by Jim Watson; October 5, 2008 at 11:01 AM.