Deep Six
Bearcat
Well heck finally froze over here in Illinoiz. Starting in 2023, single-shot rifles chambered in a straight-wall cartridge will now be legal for the firearm deer seasons in all counties that have a firearm season (i.e. all counties except Cook).
Now it's too bad I don't currently have such a rifle! Fortunately, I have the better part of a year to find one. There are some options on the market (the Henry break-action comes to mind), but I already know I'm just not going to be satisfied with anything other than a Ruger No 1.
I know the current status is they haven't made any in two years and when Lipseys asks, Ruger tells them "maybe someday when the craziness dies down". Here's to hoping the coming Republican congress causes demand to cool so Ruger and others can find some room to make some traditional guns between runs of 9mms and black rifles.
Seriously though, I do hope both Ruger and Lipseys realize the law changed in IL and it's going to create significant demand for single shots. Yeah, not every deer hunter is looking to take an $1800 rifle into the woods, but I have to imagine our single state could easily could account for a run or three of 250 rifles.
Anyways, I'll take mine as a K1A in 38-55 with walnut! Really though, 405 Win, 444 Marlin, 450 Marlin, 45-70, or any of the other straight wall "tropical" chamberings would be just as good!
Now it's too bad I don't currently have such a rifle! Fortunately, I have the better part of a year to find one. There are some options on the market (the Henry break-action comes to mind), but I already know I'm just not going to be satisfied with anything other than a Ruger No 1.
I know the current status is they haven't made any in two years and when Lipseys asks, Ruger tells them "maybe someday when the craziness dies down". Here's to hoping the coming Republican congress causes demand to cool so Ruger and others can find some room to make some traditional guns between runs of 9mms and black rifles.
Seriously though, I do hope both Ruger and Lipseys realize the law changed in IL and it's going to create significant demand for single shots. Yeah, not every deer hunter is looking to take an $1800 rifle into the woods, but I have to imagine our single state could easily could account for a run or three of 250 rifles.
Anyways, I'll take mine as a K1A in 38-55 with walnut! Really though, 405 Win, 444 Marlin, 450 Marlin, 45-70, or any of the other straight wall "tropical" chamberings would be just as good!