I can't remember exactly what the primitive weapons regs in LA & MS are, since the H&R 500 S&W (and a few other calibers) have been legal in MS for a few years now and more recently in LA. So, that's what I've been using in MS. IIRC the MS Primitive Weapons Regs also state that the rifle has to have a visible hammer. My BIL hunts in LA near St. Francisville and he's been using the Handi in 45-70 during Primitive Weapons Season. I certainly hope that LSU does well this year in football, though if you believe the "experts", they are in for a tough year. We'll see soon.