Which rifle cartridge?
Indiana recently started allowing a limited number of rifle cartridges for deer firearms season. I usually hunt with my Encore muzzle loader because I like the accuracy and range compared to the shotgun. I haven't even looked yet but I am assuming I can get a rifle barrel in one of these calibers to hunt with during the firearms season. Are any of the rounds listed below "better" then my .50 cal. muzzle loader when it comes to range, accuracy, and knock down power.
Here is the quote from the rule book. Which of these would you go with or just stick with the ML? I really like the way my ML shoots but I would not mind a little less cleaning. Rifles with 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 1.8 inches are legal to use only during the deer firearms and special antlerless seasons. 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, .458 SOCOM, .475 Linebaugh, .480 Ruger, .50 Action Express, .500 S&W, .460 Smith & Wesson, .450 Bushmaster, and .50 Beowulf. |
Theres an old saying, beware the man with one gun ,he probably knows how to use it.
Its part of the romance having to clean rifle before you go to bed but if you only dirty it on deer its worth it. |
I have been checking and it doesn't look like they sell many of these calibers in rifle barrels.
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Originally Posted by monoped
(Post 4007840)
Theres an old saying, beware the man with one gun ,he probably knows how to use it.
Its part of the romance having to clean rifle before you go to bed but if you only dirty it on deer its worth it. |
Depends how you are set financially on acquiring one of those calibers.
If i could get more use out of them i have toyed with matching a rifle with one of my revolvers. Your 50 a nice size piece of lead,sounds like your caring for it too. |
Originally Posted by monoped
(Post 4007840)
Theres an old saying, beware the man with one gun ,he probably knows how to use it.
Its part of the romance having to clean rifle before you go to bed but if you only dirty it on deer its worth it. .44 mag |
Would a .357 max fit the criteria? I think they make a barrel for that round.
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Originally Posted by skb2706
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Whoever said that obviously owned one gun. Knowing how to use multiple guns has its advantages I can assure you. Why in the world would I want to limit my shooting to deer. Nothing about this makes any sense.
.44 mag Have guns in the teens but the go to,s are versatile enough to cover alot of ground. Have you shot competitively outside of 3 gun competition with multiple guns and out shot the top one gun users? If so your better at it than i. |
I'm curious why a .44 magnum wouldn't be a good choice. Federals' ballistics show over 1000 ft lbs at 100 yards with minimal drop. Should be fine for most situations?
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Would be good. With reloading options even better,sqib loads for plinking and Elmer Kieth style bullets for heavy wet work.
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