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      WTS: NIB Winchester XPR Sporter .350 Legend Package

      Selling a NIB Winchester XPR Sporter, Titanium finish, with walnut stock in the .350 Legend caliber. This gun has never been taken out of the box or assembled, except for pictures today. Includes a Bushnell Prime 1-4x32mm riflescope, and the DNZ Game Reaper 1 piece mount. All new in the box...
    2. X

      Deer Hunting 'landowner' exemption question regarding 'livestock'

      Apologies if this has been discussed before, but I searched forums and didn't see it. According to the DNR website hunting on one's own farmland qualifies as an exemption to a deer hunting license, but the land has to be used for farming, for livestock, or at least zoned agricultural. I'm...
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      NEED INPUT - Illuminated scope for 308 for deer season

      This is cross posted with the normal long gun forum as well. I am not sure which is the best audience... Like the title says I am looking for input on a good scope for a mossberg 308 bolt action for deer season. I would like the best bang for the buck. Some things I definitely want are...
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      NEED INPUT - Illuminated dot scope for .308 for deer season

      Like the title says I am looking for input on a good scope for a mossberg 308 bolt action for deer season. I would like the best bang for the buck. Some things I definitely want are adjustable illuminated dot for low light, stick around 200-300 preferable, fog resistant and an overall nice...
    5. ryanrw

      WTS: Remington 700 SPS - .30-06 (IN Deer Legal) Excellent Condition!

      Remington 700 with less than a box of shells through it. Still have the barrel and trigger hang tags, but no box. Special Purpose Synthetic configuration with the hinged floor plate like the BDL's and CDL's. Adjustable trigger, 24" barrel. Deer legal in Indiana on private property in 2016...
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      WTS: .45-70 Caliber Handi Rifle

      A .45-70 Caliber Handi Rifle. 22 Inch Barrel. Monte Carlo Wood Stock, With Rubber White Line Spacer Butt Pad. No Sights. Factory Drilled And Tapped For A Scope. Gun Is In Very Good Overall Condition. The Stock Is Showing Some Wear. Bore Is Excellent. This Would Make A Great Thick Brush Or...
    7. sadclownwp

      Questions on Deer Hunting Laws

      I have a question on a few hunting laws, as I have heard several different stories on the law. 1. Can a land owner hunt his own land for deer during deer season without a license? 2. Can the land owner's adult children hunt his own land for deer during deer season without a license? 3. Can...
    8. TaunTaun

      My Journey to Deer Hunting Part 1: Introduction

      This will be a multi-part series detailing my introduction to Deer Hunting. A bit of background first. I grew up on a farm in Northern Indiana. Plenty of cornfields around, and the neighbors let me tramp along in their woods. This was back in the mid-80's to mid-90's, and our family had lived...
    9. N_K_1984

      Legality: Indiana Deer Hunting w/300BLK AR15 Pistol w/ Sig SB15 Arm Brace

      Question answered, skip to page 5. Screenshot of Email response from IN DNR also included. I have an email in to DNR right now, but I'm still awaiting an answer. I will post whatever official communication they send me. By all IN DNR definition, my AR pistol is deer legal as it meets barrel...
    10. draketungsten

      This year's rut

      I'm trying out deer hunting for the first time this year. Crossbow archery in fact since it's got a much longer season than firearm. I'm planning to take a week off from work to give myself plenty of time to make mistakes, get in on the weekdays when most hunters aren't in the woods, and...
    11. skseifert

      Deer Hunting Shotgun Recommendations

      I'm going to be looking for a good deer hunting shotgun at the next Indy1500. Would like to solicit recommendations on what to look for?
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      Newbie Question

      I'm buying my son his own gun for Christmas. He's always just used my 870 or my .44 for deer hunting but I want to get him his own now. He's always liked my .44 a little better than the 870. Any suggestions on what rifle to get him in the under $400 range that he can use to deer hunt with...
    13. FordMan79

      .270 Bolt Gun Options?

      I am looking to pick up a bolt gun in .270 Win to do some deer hunting down south. I have around $500 burning a hole in my pocket. Optic will be purchased separately later. I was thinking of picking up a Rem 700 SPS, but I am looking for suggestions for alternatives in .270 Win. Thoughts...
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      Deer Rifle - A little help?

      I'm looking to get a rifle to use here in IN this year, but I'm not really familiar with the legal small calibur rifles. Can you lend some advise as to what I should look for, and where to find one at a good price? As is just about everyone now adays, I'm not swimming in cash, so I'd like to...
    15. henktermaat

      Want to buy small amount of venison

      I have approval from the wife to buy a small amount of venison to try out. would like a small "sample" of steaks, sausage, and jerky (mmmm, jerky.) perhaps 3-5 lbs... hope to get a deal as she doesn't know if she'll like it. I'm on the northside of Indy... :ingo:
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      Best Deer Slug for hunting season

      alright guys, deer season is rapidly approaching. The gun is a Remington 870 Express with a smooth bore, not rifled. Can shoot 2 3/4" and 3" magnum. I usually use 3" Magnum. Last couple years i used Winchester Super X in 3" or Brenneke 3" magnums. Real impressed with the Brenneke, but i was...
    17. kirkorner

      WTS/WTT: Mossberg 835 Turkey and Wincester 1300 Deer barrel

      I am selling these for a friend. He is computer illiterate, and is wanting to fund a 1911 fund. He will trade both guns plus cash for a nice 5" 1911. He really has no other trades that he said he wanted. not really interested in Rock Island armory, mainly springfield, kimber, colt, etc. He...
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