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Old 04-10-2009, 04:57 AM
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The 8 Gauge fell out of popularity after 1918 when it was outlawed for hunting. They did go even bigger- in fact early blackpowder elephant rifles were measured by gauge rather than calibre.
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Old 04-10-2009, 03:00 PM
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actually, it's outlawed for federally regulated game, states may still allow it.
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