Shooting a Contender Pistol...............

[asquires2]

If I wanted to hunt with a Contender , whats the biggest caliber I can hunt with in the state of Indiana?

 

[Mrmonte]

Nevermind, Im guilty of passing off bad info! Sorry

 

[Seancass]

Since it's a pistol, the biggest caliber you could legally use would be the biggest caliber you could find. Also since it's a pistol, I'm not sure you could use a 12ga because that would(probably) be an AOW, which might not be hunting legal.

 

[asquires2]

Since it's a pistol, the biggest caliber you could legally use would be the biggest caliber you could find. Also since it's a pistol, I'm not sure you could use a 12ga because that would(probably) be an AOW, which might not be hunting legal.

Could I use a 243? I see the Contender doesnt offer a 243 barrel but the Pro Hunter offers one in a pistol barrel.

 

[Seancass]

There is no limit to pistol calibers when shot from a pistol. A .243 sounds like a fine choice. I don't know enough specifics to say how far out it's effective on deer, but i guess it depends some on how accurate you are with you handgun.

 

[asquires2]

There is no limit to pistol calibers when shot from a pistol. A .243 sounds like a fine choice. I don't know enough specifics to say how far out it's effective on deer, but i guess it depends some on how accurate you are with you handgun.

I have a 243 in a Remmy 700 and love it , Im thinking if I can get it MOAed at 100 yrds Ill be in heaven! It'll cover anything from yottes to brown suede coats.

 

[Seancass]

I just looked up the law to make sure. The law says the round must be .243 or larger, not muzzle-loading(different rules), atleast 4" barrell, case over 1.16" long unloaded, and no full-metal-jacket bullets.

http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/files/fw-Deer_Hunting_Equipment.pdf

 

[asquires2]

I just looked up the law to make sure. The law says the round must be .243 or larger, not muzzle-loading(different rules), atleast 4" barrell, case over 1.16" long unloaded, and no full-metal-jacket bullets.

http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/files/fw-Deer_Hunting_Equipment.pdf

Ha thx for the help but call me a dum @&(^ but if the case is longer than 1.625 is it illegal to use as a handgun load , Its not really saying anything about the 243 round?

 

[Limpy88]

you can get a 30-30, 30-06, 44 mag. for the contender pistol. the 44 mag is fun to shoot.

 

[asquires2]

you can get a 30-30, 30-06, 44 mag. for the contender pistol. the 44 mag is fun to shoot.

I have a 44 in a S&W 629 dropped a doe at 50yrds with it last weekend. It was a blast!

 

[rocky]

I shoot a 45-70 super 16 contender and its legal in hand gun form.

 

[Seancass]

That overall length restriction is for "pistol caliber" rifles. There is no upper limit for pistols.

 

[Mgderf]

I shoot a 45-70 super 16 contender and its legal in hand gun form.

Better check that again Rocky!
.45/70 case length is too long, and is NOT a legal round in Indiana!

 

[Seancass]

45/70 is not a legal round to shoot out of a rifle. It is legal to shoot out of a handgun.

 

[243rem700]

45/70 is not a legal round to shoot out of a rifle. It is legal to shoot out of a handgun.

+1

The 45/70 and many other rifle cartridges are legal in hangun form. The regulations for rifles and handguns are much different.

 

[MadBomber]

These are the Reg's, straight from the IN DNR web site:

Handguns
Handguns, other than muzzleloading, must have a barrel at least 4 inches long and must fire a bullet of .243-inch diameter or larger. The handgun cartridge case, without the bullet, must be at least 1.16 inches long.

Full metal-jacketed bullets are not permitted.
Handguns are not permitted on any military areas.
Some types of handgun cartridges legal for deer hunting include:
.357 Magnum
.41 Magnum
.44 Magnum
.44 Special
.45 Colt
.45 Long Colt
.45 Winchester Magnum
.35 Remington
.357 Herrett.
Some illegal handgun cartridges for deer hunting are 38 Special, 38 Smith and Wesson, 38 Colt New Police, 38/200, 38 Long Colt, 38 Super, 38 ACP, 38 Colt Auto, 45 ACP, 45 Automatic and 45 Auto Rim. All 25/20, 32/20 and 30 carbine ammunition is prohibited also.

Rifles with pistol cartridges
Rifles must fire a cartridge with a bullet of .357-inch diameter or larger; have a minimum case length of 1.16 inches; and have a maximum case length of 1.625 inches.
These rifle cartridges can be used only during the deer firearms season.
Some cartridges that are legal include the following:
.357 Magnum
.38-40 Winchester
.41 Magnum
.41 Special
.44 Magnum
.44 Special
.44-40 Winchester
.45 Colt
.454 Casull
.458 SOCOM
.480 Ruger
.475 Linebaugh
.50 Action Express
.500 S&W
Some illegal rifle cartridges for deer hunting are the .30-30 Winchester, .444 Marlin and .45-70 Govt.

 

[Johnny C]

If you are looking to buy, get an Encore. Then you can shoot the .500 S&W through it, or the .30-06


Has anyone here hunted deer in Indiana with a Desert eagle .50AE?...its legal, and you can get a 10" barrel for it too!.

 

[kludge]

There was a guy on here not too long ago selling a .458 Win Mag(!)

But I like my teeth right where they are, thanks.

 

[asquires2]

Yeah me too, Im stuck on the Encore pistol in a 243 and I found out tonite that its legal to hunt with . Now the brain is smokin'! I know I wont have it before the seasons out but there's always next year not to mention the yottes will get a taste of it . I still like to know what kinda groups it will get a 100yrds.

 

[rocky]

That is what I have been trying to tell everyone that a 45-70 is legal in a pistol and not a rifle, but some of these no it all people think they are right. I have two buddies that are police officers and one that is a conservation officer. They clearly state that there is no maximum case limit on a handgun cartridge. As long as the bullet is 243 and larger and the case is at least 1.16 inches long it is legal. The guns listed in the indiana hunting and trapping guide are examples of legal handgun cartridges, not the only ones legal.