I have to crow a bit, as I finally became a deer hunter last month. Took my first-ever during a late antlerless season on my buddy's farm in northern Kansas. The best part was that I did it with my 84-year-old Win. 86 Lightweight in .45-70. What a rush, and what a pleasure to use this great old rifle for the purpose it was created! Most of us share the same philosophy about scatterguns, of course. An acquaintance says he thinks there's a group made up of vintage (only) riflemen ... anybody know anything about it? Thanks, and happy hunting.


"The very acme of duck shooting is a big 10, taking ducks in pass shooting only." - Charles Askins