Sounds like your looking for a little advantage Todd.lol
Any centerfire is legal in N.Y.
Started 11 years ago and i aint turning back.It is the hardest gun to shoot well at long distance but once overcome it is a big asset in shotgun country.I own 6 centerfire handguns and all of them have Burris 3-9 scopes.Legionnaire was spot on.They are the most forgiving.My favorite is a 30-06 magnum research but i have an encore in .270 that i love also.7mm-08 is a great choice.