.444 rifle
12-10-2016, 08:41 AM
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Fork Horn
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.444 rifle
I hunt in Fla and thru talkin with other hunters, realized that you can use a rifle during muzzleloader season but the rules state it has to be a single shot that is over a .40 cal bullet. Alot of guys are using a .444 cal rifle which i have heard of and is new to me. Have any of yall had any experience with a .444 huntin deer? Is it hard to find ammo for and what make/model do yall suggest for the rifle. Thanks guys
12-10-2016, 09:32 AM
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Fork Horn
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12-10-2016, 09:42 AM
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I have heard of states that allow certain centerfire cartridges, in singleshot rifles to be used in muzzleloader seasons. Make sure it's legal there. I am sure it is limited by .40+ and in straight-wall cartridges only. BTW, .444 is pretty much available, whereas my 6MM Rem. and .300 Savage are impossible to find here if you don't reload!
12-10-2016, 09:46 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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Whoever told you that nonsense doesn't have your best interest at heart FlaBoy18...No cartridge, center fire, or even breech loaded firearm is legal during the ML season in Florida.
Muzzleloading guns firing single bullets must be at least .40-caliber. Muzzleloading guns firing two or more balls must be 20-gauge or larger.
“The legal types of guns for use during the muzzleloading gun season use black powder or a non-nitro-cellulose substitute and are fired by wheel lock, flintlock or percussion cap ignition (including 209 primers). Muzzleloaders using smokeless powder, those that can be loaded from the breech or those with self-contained cartridge ammunition capabilities are not legal during this period. Shotgun or 209 type primers are considered percussion caps and are legal to use.”
12-10-2016, 11:07 AM
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Fork Horn
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Well guess i got confused because of the part stating the single shot guns as long as its a 40 cal or larger
12-10-2016, 07:10 PM
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Always check officially before listening to word of mouth... In Pa this year I heard through several people that the statewide bear season was extended due to poor harvest numbers in the regular season... Now, there are areas that the extended season did exist, but only in specific units... Word of mouth, especially when it's false, can be dangerous.
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12-10-2016, 07:39 PM
#10
Nontypical Buck
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I have heard of states that allow certain centerfire cartridges, in singleshot rifles to be used in muzzleloader seasons. Make sure it's legal there. I am sure it is limited by .40+ and in straight-wall cartridges only. BTW, .444 is pretty much available, whereas my 6MM Rem. and .300 Savage are impossible to find here if you don't reload!