Hi Taurus,

I am eager to try Barnes-X Triple Shock bullets on moose after I finish my supply of .338 cal 250gr Nosler Partitions. Recently though my group has been hunting big game with muzzloaders more because adult validation tags are easier to draw than in the regular rifle season.

Sorry to tell you that Photobucket says you images exceeded the bandwidth, whatever that means, I still shoot a 35mm camera.

Concerning Sub-sonic ammo and it's use in the Marlin Papoose. I have used both Remington and CCI Sub-sonic ammo in this rifle with no problem, this is what I hunt rabbits/grouse, it does not tear them up, is accurate and quiet. I tried CCI CB Longs and they had to be cycled out of the magazine into the chamber by hand one-at-a-time.

Hacksaw, there are some older model rifles that are takedowns (levers, pumps, autos), it would be worth going to a gun show where you can see and handle lots at one place.

The Savage 24's are still made but are quite a bit larger and heaver than the older models. There are many versions of the old wood stocked 24's and I like the .22 rimfire over 20 ga. verson the best. The reason is that I take this gun camping and I would rather use a 20 ga. slug on a bear than a .410. The Savage 24's are discussed on the net here http://www.cylindersmith.com/savage24/index.html

The 24 is a popular gun, good used ones go quickly and command a decent price around here. The Savage 24 breaks-down into 3 pieces very easily like most break action arms (the Camper Companion orginally came with a fitted, padded takedown case).

Your Provincial hunting course process sounds easier and less expensive than ours in Ontario.

Taurus, I agree with you it is just as fun talking hunting as it is survival. Most of my fall/early winter trips combine both.

Later,

Mike