Legal "Rifle" Cartridges for Deer

[brotherbill3]

A few more that would be legaized include the .460 S&W, the .450 Bushmaster, and the .50 Beowulf.

Thanks for the info.

"Brother" Bill

 

[Brodgers12]

How about the .444 that marlin rifles use?

 

[ARGarrison]

How about the .444 that marlin rifles use?

Case legth of the .444 marlin is 2.25". That's too long under current regulations and still to long if it is changed to 1.8" cartridge length.

 

[rabbit]

Has anyone thought about trimming a .460 Smith & Wesson cartridge down to 1.62" and using a Thompson Center Encore?

I know a guy that does just that! Showed it to the local C/O and asked him about it! He said it legal!

 

[millfire517]

What about the 6.8? I've been thinking of buying an upper chambered in that caliber.

 

[melensdad]

What about the 6.8? I've been thinking of buying an upper chambered in that caliber.

NO. That is only a 28 caliber bullet, legal minimum is 35 caliber.

 

[ghostinthewood]

I can't figure out why they restrict the deer hunting cartridges so much, but don't put any limitations at all on what you can use to harvest squirrel?

Funny, we were talking about this in my Wildlife Management class, taught by a long time CO.

Politicians. A lot of people also use the argument "I can use whatever to hunt coyotes, varmits, etc." They counter saying that there aren't as many people out there doing that. I think thats weak, but there is another argument...

Someone can get a "pistol" contender or similar "pistol" that shoots rounds a rifle can. Ballistically, they're really similar. So it doesn't make sense. There was a lady in Evansville got hit by a stray 9mm round from a gun range that traveled quite a ways. Obviously handgun rounds can be dangerous too.

 

[millfire517]

NO. That is only a 28 caliber bullet, legal minimum is 35 caliber.

Cool, Then I will start my 458 Socom build then!

 

[trailrider]

hey wait a minute...you mean i still can't use my 30-30. man i thought for sure this was going to be the year!!

 

[forkliftdave]

I hunt with a 44 mag its wonderful and light to carry !

 

[bore375]

YOU HOUSIERS ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE THE DEER RIFLE LAWS YOU HAVE. I HUNT DEER HERE IN OHIO WITH A .375 WIN. 19 " BBL ENCORE HANDGUN. IT'S LEGAL, BUT IF I CLIP A STOCK ON FOR MORE ACCURACY, NOT ALLOWABLE. WHAT KINDS OF PEOPLE ENACT THESE IDIOT LAWS THAT SHOW LACK OF COMMON SENSE ? WAKE UP AMERICA ,IT'S 2011. I REPEAT YOUR DEER RIFLE CALIBERS I WOULD BE FERY HAPPY WITH. OHIO -----WHAT'S WRONG ????????

 

[rimfire_crazed]

Umm.. welcome to INGO and please quit yelling.

 

[adam]

YOU HOUSIERS ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE THE DEER RIFLE LAWS YOU HAVE. I HUNT DEER HERE IN OHIO WITH A .375 WIN. 19 " BBL ENCORE HANDGUN. IT'S LEGAL, BUT IF I CLIP A STOCK ON FOR MORE ACCURACY, NOT ALLOWABLE. WHAT KINDS OF PEOPLE ENACT THESE IDIOT LAWS THAT SHOW LACK OF COMMON SENSE ? WAKE UP AMERICA ,IT'S 2011. I REPEAT YOUR DEER RIFLE CALIBERS I WOULD BE FERY HAPPY WITH. OHIO -----WHAT'S WRONG ????????

First of all, HELLO AND WELCOME TO INGO

Secondly, any restriction on anyone when it comes to what you hunt with should be removed. Don't roll your eyes at us because our legislation is more slack than yours, that should be directed at your state.

 

[Titanium Man]

Are there any new additions to these calibers. The IDNR website is not at all clear on the laws.

Thanks

 

[42769vette]

Are there any new additions to these calibers. The IDNR website is not at all clear on the laws.

Thanks

I think the changes they are discussing will go into effect next year if they are approved. this year will not change

 

[eric001]

I think the changes they are discussing will go into effect next year if they are approved. this year will not change

I sure hope you're wrong Vette! I was really looking forward to the idea of a combined archery/muzzle loader/firearm license this year. Oh well... I guess patience is going to have to work for waiting for the bureaucracy as well as for waiting for the deer themselves!

 

[42769vette]

I sure hope you're wrong Vette! I was really looking forward to the idea of a combined archery/muzzle loader/firearm license this year. Oh well... I guess patience is going to have to work for waiting for the bureaucracy as well as for waiting for the deer themselves!

i could be wrong but i would think that they would have to have all changes made a long time ago to get them in the book.

 

[Titanium Man]

I think the changes they are discussing will go into effect next year if they are approved. this year will not change

So I'm assuming DNR laws don't change or go into affect on July 1st like other laws?

 

[MRP2003]

Is the .308 legal for deer when shot from a hand gun such as a savage striker?

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Is the .308 legal for deer when shot from a hand gun such as a savage striker?

As long as it has a 4.0" barrel or longer, yes.