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My suggestion in the other thread was the Marlin 45-70. Short length for easy handling in the alder thickets Jeff described, lever action for perhaps a rapid 2nd shot, an ass kicker out to maybe 100 yards. I'd keep it scopeless. Factory ammo...I'd have to see what's available.

https://www.marlinfirearms.com/s/model_1895trapper/

Jeff's hunting days behind him because of changing Wash. State laws...mine because of age & physical limitations. I've started giving my firearms away to select people.
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