Which cartridge choice for louisiana primitive season? - Page 2

FrankenMauser · October 11, 2016, 10:50 PM

We all agree, Guv. But it isn't the cartridge that matters; it's the rifle chambered for it.

Guv · October 13, 2016, 08:15 PM

I shot my first buck with a H&R Topper 30-30, still miss that gun. I bet shooting a 35 Whelen or 444 Marlin H&R is quite an eye opening experience.

FrankenMauser · October 14, 2016, 12:57 AM

I hear that .35 Whelen is pretty uncomfortable.
However, no one that has shot my H&R Handi-Rifle in .444 Marlin has ever complained. On the contrary, most have opined: "Wow, that's not bad at all!"....

...One of the few times that the horrible ergonomics of the Handi actually work out okay.

Guv · October 14, 2016, 07:04 AM

My old 444S used to slap my cheek bone worse than my shoulder.

It was incredibly accurate though, you could put 3 265gr Hornadys under 3/4" at 100yds any day (with a scope). I've always been a fan of the short magazine tube longer barreled Marlins, I've got a sweet old 36 ADL like this also.

mavracer · October 14, 2016, 07:33 AM

I'm more about the "spirit of the game" rules so no T/Cs for me and 35 Whelan is out too. I'm taking either my Sharps or my 1885 hi wall both are 45/70

Boogershooter · October 14, 2016, 03:51 PM

Not trying to step on any toes but hunters as a whole tend to get as much advantage as possible. If we truely had to go primitive we would be using sticks and strings or stones. Any thing other than that is really cheating right?

Jack O'Conner · October 15, 2016, 07:09 AM

I own a custom Winchester 670 that was re-bored from 30-06 to 35 Whelen. The muzzle was Magna Ported at a shop in Michigan. No muzzle jump and recoil isn't too bad, either.

35 Whelen is a keeper!

Good hunting to you.

Jack

October 11, 2016, 10:50 PM	#26
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	We all agree, Guv. But it isn't the cartridge that matters; it's the rifle chambered for it. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

October 13, 2016, 08:15 PM	#27
Guv Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2012 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,126	I shot my first buck with a H&R Topper 30-30, still miss that gun. I bet shooting a 35 Whelen or 444 Marlin H&R is quite an eye opening experience. __________________ Walnut and Gloss Blue, mostly!

October 14, 2016, 12:57 AM	#28
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	I hear that .35 Whelen is pretty uncomfortable. However, no one that has shot my H&R Handi-Rifle in .444 Marlin has ever complained. On the contrary, most have opined: "Wow, that's not bad at all!".... ...One of the few times that the horrible ergonomics of the Handi actually work out okay. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

October 14, 2016, 07:04 AM	#29
Guv Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2012 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,126	My old 444S used to slap my cheek bone worse than my shoulder. It was incredibly accurate though, you could put 3 265gr Hornadys under 3/4" at 100yds any day (with a scope). I've always been a fan of the short magazine tube longer barreled Marlins, I've got a sweet old 36 ADL like this also. __________________ Walnut and Gloss Blue, mostly!

October 15, 2016, 07:09 AM	#32
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Manatee County, Florida Posts: 1,976	I own a custom Winchester 670 that was re-bored from 30-06 to 35 Whelen. The muzzle was Magna Ported at a shop in Michigan. No muzzle jump and recoil isn't too bad, either. 35 Whelen is a keeper! Good hunting to you. Jack __________________ Fire up the grill! Deer hunting IS NOT catch and release.

October 14, 2016, 03:51 PM	#31
Boogershooter Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2014 Posts: 645	Not trying to step on any toes but hunters as a whole tend to get as much advantage as possible. If we truely had to go primitive we would be using sticks and strings or stones. Any thing other than that is really cheating right?