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    Default Stupid question: magazine capacity, centerfire rifles for large game

    I can't find in the guide. Anyone know which page?

    What is the mag capacity for centerfield bolt action rifles, e.g. for deer?

    Thanks.

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    Default Re: Stupid question: magazine capacity, centerfire rifles for large game

    Never known there to be one for bolt action. My Dad hunted for years with a 303 British Enfield with a 10 round mag and 1 in the pipe.
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    Default Re: Stupid question: magazine capacity, centerfire rifles for large game

    There is no magazine capacity for centerfire rifles for hunting. The tube magazine on my Henry lever gun holds 10 rounds. I could fill it and still be hunting lawfully, provided that I unloaded before placing it back in my vehicle to move locations.
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    Default Re: Stupid question: magazine capacity, centerfire rifles for large game

    Thanks. That's what I thought but wanted to confirm since there is nothing in the guide.

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    Default Re: Stupid question: magazine capacity, centerfire rifles for large game

    Leave it to assbackwards PA to have mag limits at a range and none for hunting.
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    Default Re: Stupid question: magazine capacity, centerfire rifles for large game

    This is from the guide:

    Deer and Bear, Regular Seasons
    • Manually operated (pump, lever, bolt actions, single-shot)
    centerfire rifles, shotguns (shotguns do not have to be plugged
    when hunting deer, bears or elk) and handguns (revolvers or
    single-shots) with all-lead bullet or ball, or bullet designed to
    expand on impact;
    • Muzzleloading long guns of any type, 44 caliber or larger, or a
    muzzleloading handgun 50 caliber or larger, and;
    • Long, recurve, compound bows (minimum draw weight of 35
    pounds) or crossbows (minimum 125-pound draw weight), with
    a broadhead that has an outside diameter or width of at least 7/8
    of an inch and may not exceed 3.25 inches in length. The use of
    buckshot is not legal, except in the Southeast Special Regulations
    Area.
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    Default Re: Stupid question: magazine capacity, centerfire rifles for large game

    I hunted for years with an SMLE (.303 British) with stock military 10-round mag. I managed to locate a second mag and cut it down to hold 5. Hard to recall any past experiences in Penna woodlands when more than six shots would have presented if one was inclined to spray and pray. One exception might be blasting away at deer running across a large expanse of open field.

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    Default Re: Stupid question: magazine capacity, centerfire rifles for large game

    Justin, I think we've found one of the culprits.


    Quote Originally Posted by Bang View Post
    I hunted for years with an SMLE (.303 British) with stock military 10-round mag. I managed to locate a second mag and cut it down to hold 5. Hard to recall any past experiences in Penna woodlands when more than six shots would have presented if one was inclined to spray and pray. One exception might be blasting away at deer running across a large expanse of open field.
    Quote Originally Posted by JustinHEMI View Post
    This drawing is an accurate representation of when my Dad and I were in the danger zone while hunting one day. We were about 300 yard from the Fudds that lined up on the tracks. We didn't know that they were there at first, but we came out of the woods on the left. About halfway across, a herd comes running towards us from the other woods. The Fudds let us know that they were there buy unloading into the field. We hit the deck and my dad laid on top of me as we hear bullets wizzing by over our heads.

    They didn't manage to hit a deer.

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