States requiring more than .40 caliber
08-12-2015, 02:41 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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States requiring more than .40 caliber
Okay, Ron brought up a point that his state required the use of a bullet larger than .40 caliber in it's muzzleloading whitetail regs. Illinois isn't the same. This got me curious as to actually how many states have this requirement. And since I am primarily on my rear end till the Doc's actually see fit to get off of theirs and fix me dang knee I have some time on my hands. Here are all the states with this requirement.
Colorado (Elk and Moose)
Iowa
Kentucky (Elk)
Montana
There were a few more that had this requirement for ML pistols but allowed .40 for rifle. I also noted a couple that allow for Lead or Jacketed bullets but no copper solids! That one was interesting.
Colorado (Elk and Moose)
Iowa
Kentucky (Elk)
Montana
There were a few more that had this requirement for ML pistols but allowed .40 for rifle. I also noted a couple that allow for Lead or Jacketed bullets but no copper solids! That one was interesting.
Last edited by super_hunt54; 08-12-2015 at 11:12 PM.
08-12-2015, 03:16 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Okay, Ron brought up a point that his state required the use of a bullet larger than .40 caliber in it's muzzleloading whitetail regs. Illinois is the same. This got me curious as to actually how many states have this requirement. And since I am primarily on my rear end till the Doc's actually see fit to get off of theirs and fix me dang knee I have some time on my hands. Here are all the states with this requirement.
Alaska
Colorado (Elk and Moose)
Connecticut
Delaware (Min. .42)
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky (Elk)
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Vermont
Virginia
There were a few more that had this requirement for ML pistols but allowed .40 for rifle. I also noted a couple that allow for Lead or Jacketed bullets but no copper solids! That one was interesting.
Alaska
Colorado (Elk and Moose)
Connecticut
Delaware (Min. .42)
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky (Elk)
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Vermont
Virginia
There were a few more that had this requirement for ML pistols but allowed .40 for rifle. I also noted a couple that allow for Lead or Jacketed bullets but no copper solids! That one was interesting.
08-12-2015, 03:27 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Flintlock Muzzleloader Season: Only single-barrel long-guns .44 caliber or larger, or hanguns .50 caliber or larger with a flintlock ignition system. The firearm must be an original or reproduction of a gun used prior to 1800, with iron, open "V" or notched sights (fiber-optic inserts are permitted). A flintlock ignition system consists of a hammer containing a naturally-occurring stone which is spring-propelled onto an iron or steel frizzen, which, in turn, creates sparks to ignite a gunpowder. Flintlock muzzleloader hunters may use "any single projectile," including sabots, and mini and maxi balls.
Antlerless Muzzleloader Season: Only single-barrel muzzleloading long-guns .44 caliber or larger, or muzzleloading handguns .50 caliber, including in-line and percussion sporting arms. Use of scopes and other lawful sighting devices is permitted. Fiber optic inserts may be used.
Falcon, I only included states that required OVER .40 caliber. Most of the other states not included in the list were .40 caliber minimum while some posted no minimum and a few posted .32-.38
Cayugad, yes this is for the muzzleloader seasons. I would have to delve a lot deeper to find out any restrictions of muzzleloader size requirements during regular firearms seasons. I'm bored but I aint THAT bored.
Last edited by super_hunt54; 08-12-2015 at 03:31 PM.
08-12-2015, 03:33 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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That be directly from the PA site there Grouse. http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal...=591283&mode=2
Falcon, I only included states that required OVER .40 caliber. Most of the other states not included in the list were .40 caliber minimum while some posted no minimum and a few posted .32-.38
Cayugad, yes this is for the muzzleloader seasons. I would have to delve a lot deeper to find out any restrictions of muzzleloader size requirements during regular firearms seasons.
Falcon, I only included states that required OVER .40 caliber. Most of the other states not included in the list were .40 caliber minimum while some posted no minimum and a few posted .32-.38
Cayugad, yes this is for the muzzleloader seasons. I would have to delve a lot deeper to find out any restrictions of muzzleloader size requirements during regular firearms seasons.
You must use a long gun 44cal and larger. And a pistol 50cal and larger. That has nothing to do with bullets my friend.
08-12-2015, 03:37 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Now here's an interesting question. In rifle season it says you must use an expanding bullet. But in ML season it says below. Just wondering about the XP bullet.
Flintlock muzzleloader hunters may use "any single projectile," including sabots, and mini and maxi balls.
Flintlock muzzleloader hunters may use "any single projectile," including sabots, and mini and maxi balls.
Last edited by Grouse45; 08-12-2015 at 03:40 PM.
08-12-2015, 03:40 PM
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But ML season maybe???