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Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: crazysccrmd on May 20, 2012, 07:07:47 PM

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Title: Ruger Old Army
Post by: crazysccrmd on May 20, 2012, 07:07:47 PM

Is the Ruger Old Army legal to use during muzzle loader deer season here in Washington?

Title: Re: Ruger Old Army
Post by: Whitelightning on May 20, 2012, 10:05:42 PM

Well I am not positive on the barrel length but here is the rule in the 2012 regs.

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e.   A muzzleloading handgun must have a
single or double barrel of at least eight
inches, must be rifled, and must be
capable of being loaded with fortyfive
grains or more of black powder
or black powder substitute per the
manufacturer's recommendations.
f.   A muzzleloading handgun used for big
game must be .45 caliber or larger.
g.   A handgun designed to be used with
black powder, including black powder
percussion revolvers, can be used to
hunt forest grouse, cottontail rabbits,
and snowshoe hares.

Title: Re: Ruger Old Army
Post by: crazysccrmd on May 23, 2012, 07:49:35 PM

I'm more curious since it isn't technically loaded from the muzzle. Section g makes me wonder