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Old 12-07-2018, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by HunterDave View Post
This would make sense most times. I need a .22 to dispatch critters caught in footholds and the rifles will be in separate locations. The el cheapo will be used and abused. It's complicated but lets just say that I don't mind wrecking the el cheapo and keeping the 10/22 as a good rifle.
For rough use in snow, ATVs etc on a trap line I would probably switch to a mag fed bolt gun with a synthetic stock. Savage or Marlin would fit the bill nicely. Lot less likely to give you feeding issues and you aren't immediately hot again after dispatching an animal in a trap. Don't recall ever needing two quick shots to dispatch anything and it saves jacking a live round out after every dispatch. Just my 2 cents, take it for what its worth..
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