Hunting on private land question AR15
10-24-2005, 10:21 PM
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Hunting on private land question AR15
My friends grandparents own 70 some acres in PA, (were from ohio) Can I shoot the deer with what ever I want even if its bow season etc. I only have one rifle and its a Bushmaster 14.5 inch barrel with an attached ak muzzle break ("post-ban"). Can this rifle take down a dear humanley? The only ammo I have for the gun are 5.56 XM193, is there a round made more for deer? Sorry for the Newb ??s Thanks in advance..
10-24-2005, 10:59 PM
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RE: Hunting on private land question AR15
If it's bow season, that means you can only hunt with a bow, regardless of the fact that it's private land. I'm assuming you're new to hunting altogether? If so, you should (and in most states HAVE to) take a firearm/hunter's safety course. Concerning you rifle, I'm not familiar with it, so wait for someone else's response, but my first reaction is that the barrel doesn't sound nearly long enough.Again, someone else will chime in.
10-24-2005, 11:18 PM
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RE: Hunting on private land question AR15
the .223 is able to kill deer but keep your shots short. your short barrel will cut down a little on the velocity, but .223's don't need a really long barrel to acheive their maximum velocity, so it's not that big of a deal. there are some ammo companies that make dedicated deer bullets for the cartridge, so try and find those (not sure which someone else might)
10-25-2005, 12:01 AM
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RE: Hunting on private land question AR15
Well if it's bow season you cannot use a rifle. Plus you will need to check the local regs to see what rifles can be used and in what season. Many have a minimum caliber or do not allow that type of weapon. Not to mention you will need a tag for that state. If you live out of state that usually = expensive.
I will see what I can find on PA hunting regs, but it may depend on what county it is in. I would check with the DNR for that area before you do it.
Paul
I will see what I can find on PA hunting regs, but it may depend on what county it is in. I would check with the DNR for that area before you do it.
Paul
10-25-2005, 12:11 AM
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RE: Hunting on private land question AR15
I was going to copy and paste what is says on the PA website, but for some reason I cannot copy and paste on this site anymore?[:@].
At any rate it says semi autos are not legal, so no you cannot use your AR in PA. there are also special non rifle areas like we have in MI.
Here is a link to the website. And for some reason the links don't work the same anymore either. I can post a link, but not give it name?
http://www.pgc.state.pa.us/pgc/cwp/view.asp?a=465&q=151336
Paul
At any rate it says semi autos are not legal, so no you cannot use your AR in PA. there are also special non rifle areas like we have in MI.
Here is a link to the website. And for some reason the links don't work the same anymore either. I can post a link, but not give it name?
http://www.pgc.state.pa.us/pgc/cwp/view.asp?a=465&q=151336
Paul
10-25-2005, 08:39 AM
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RE: Hunting on private land question AR15
Hunter's ed is a good thing. I know a lot of responsible law abiding hunters even take the course once every 10 years or so as a good refreshers even though though they are already "expert hunters"
Personally I would never use an AR type rifle to shoot deer with. I would personally feel a little bit goofy climbing into a tree with that kind of gun.
Personally I would never use an AR type rifle to shoot deer with. I would personally feel a little bit goofy climbing into a tree with that kind of gun.