HuntingNet.com Forums - View Single Post - Lever-Action Rifles for pistol caliber cartridges
Old 12-10-2007 | 10:40 AM
  #1  
Primitive Weapon
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,131
Likes: 0
From: Indiana
Default Lever-Action Rifles for pistol caliber cartridges

I am thinking about getting a rifle that shoots pistol caliber cartridges since Indiana law allows them. The restrictions are as follows......

"Rifles with pistol cartridges that fire a bullet of .357-inch diameter or larger; have a minimum case length of 1.16 inches; and have a maximum case length of 1.625 inches are legal to use only during the deer firearms season. Some cartridges legal for deer hunting include the 357 Magnum, 38-40 Winchester, 41 Magnum, 41 Special, 44 Magnum, 44 Special, 44-40 Winchester, 45 Colt, 454 Casull, 475 Linebaugh, 480 Ruger, 50 Action Express, and 500 S&W."

I've seen alot of lever action rifles in the 44 mag. Not many of the larger calibers though. Can anyone think of a decent rifle for the larger pistol calibers? I am not firm on the action.....meaning it does not have to be a lever action rifle. I would probably be ok with a bolt-action too. May not be too fond of a single shot but wouldn't rule it out either.
Primitive Weapon is offline  
Reply