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November 10th, 2021, 12:03 PM #11Active Member
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November 10th, 2021, 12:34 PM #12
Re: Which of these 2 "marginal" rifles would you use for deer?
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November 10th, 2021, 12:39 PM #13
Re: Which of these 2 "marginal" rifles would you use for deer?
I can't find anything in title 34 regulating caliber for deer. All it says is it needs to be a "center fire" round. There was a vote last year to set a limit at .24, but it never passed. Seems like the "no .22" thing is a hunting camp legend. I had an uncle who swore by .222 years ago. Killed plenty of deer with it over the years. I think either choice would work fine. Personally, I'm a lever gun fan, so that would be my choice. Get some good .45 colt ammo and have at it.
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November 10th, 2021, 05:01 PM #14Active Member
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Re: Which of these 2 "marginal" rifles would you use for deer?
I downloaded a copy of the 21-22 hunting digest.
I did a search for the word caliber and 38 times the word was found.
Each time, it dealt with Special Regs Areas, Small Game, Muzzle Loaders, Bear, and Elk.
Nothing about the regular rifle deer season.
I will hunt with my 243 and pay the fine if I'm wrong.Last edited by X Hunter; November 10th, 2021 at 05:10 PM. Reason: corrected 20-21 to 21-22
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November 11th, 2021, 11:04 AM #15
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November 11th, 2021, 11:36 AM #16
Re: Which of these 2 "marginal" rifles would you use for deer?
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November 12th, 2021, 12:25 PM #17Super Member
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Re: Which of these 2 "marginal" rifles would you use for deer?
It has been "Centerfire rifle" since I can remember. .17 centerfires were legal. Lots of guys used 22-250 and .222. I pull out the .22 HiPower once and a while.
Me, I would go with a .223. I have used Remington Corlokt 55 gr factory ammo on deer. Never know when you spot one on a long oak flat or on a power line.
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November 12th, 2021, 05:09 PM #18Grand Member
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Re: Which of these 2 "marginal" rifles would you use for deer?
The 1894 gets my vote.
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November 12th, 2021, 06:06 PM #19Super Member
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Re: Which of these 2 "marginal" rifles would you use for deer?
Use one of them for Buck season and the other for doe season.
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November 12th, 2021, 06:36 PM #20Super Member
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Re: Which of these 2 "marginal" rifles would you use for deer?
Delete, double post
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