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Old 06-12-2008, 05:52 PM   #29
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Originally Posted by Montana Moe View Post
Indeed, there are many mountain hunting rifles with shorter than normal barrels that would do the job better, just tough to find one that is not bolt action. A lot of hunters I knew in Louisiana used lever action 30-30's for deer, pigs, etc. Blew my mind coming from Montana where bolt action high caliber rifles are the norm.
They've always been the norm for me too. In my time in Colorado though, we saw a lot of hunters with 30-30's. Of course, it's entirely possible they were all from Texas and Louisiana too. No joke.

Aren't Ak-47's notoriously problematic? Jams, misfires etc?
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