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Black Powder Shotgun Legal in Texas? 1.5 gauge?
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08/07/17 03:18 PM
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I think it is legal to hunt dove with black powder in Texas. With dove hunting getting so commercialized and competitive I think switching to 1.5 gauge makes a lot of sense. Larger calibers would result in fewer lost and wounded animals thus making the sport more humane. Should I load with 7.5 shot or 4?
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Re: Black Powder Shotgun Legal in Texas? 1.5 gauge?
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08/07/17 04:59 PM
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Re: Black Powder Shotgun Legal in Texas? 1.5 gauge?
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08/09/17 06:11 PM
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That could expensive if they ever ban lead shot.
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Re: Black Powder Shotgun Legal in Texas? 1.5 gauge?
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08/09/17 07:25 PM
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I think #4 would be overkill. If you plan on finding a bird that you hit with #4 with some meat left?
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Re: Black Powder Shotgun Legal in Texas? 1.5 gauge?
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08/09/17 09:49 PM
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Re: Black Powder Shotgun Legal in Texas? 1.5 gauge?
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08/09/17 10:14 PM
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