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Old 12-22-2009 | 07:59 PM
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eric_b
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Originally Posted by Robert L E
Borrow the .270 for a season or two.

In Iowa you will be using a shotgun or muzzleloader. (there is a rifle allowed antlerless hunt in January in some high population countys) I recommend an 870 in 12ga, Express combo. You will be able to go bird hunting too. My boy knocks the heck out of deer with a cheap CVA Apollo in-line .50 muzzle loader.

If you have friends who hunt, talk with them. I just think that you will not get much use out of a rifle in Iowa.
Interesting you say that - I just bought an 870 express super mag synthetic 12 ga

I plan to buy a slug barrel before next season

I kinda agree with you, just thought I'd see what others thought of their rifles
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