Don't worry. Given 22 LR costs, I suspect they'll be very lightly hit this year.
A 45-70? Geeeeeze! Why not something like a 50-120 or maybe a 500 Nitro? If one could line up 40 or so, he could take them all out with a single round.
FABULOUS photo. That puts a kink in MY neck just admiring it!
I think you're right about the .22LR prices helping out. I'm a little worried that ranchers will start using poison at some point, and then realize that's actually more effective and easier on wheel lines. I hope not.
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