indiana rifles

[gglass]

My two "Indiana Legal" deer slayers. I was only able to get one day in during firearm season this year, but I did take my nephew for his first hunt. My nephew used the Rossi M92 Puma in .357 Magnum and I used the scoped Rossi M92 Puma in .44 Magnum... My eyes are not what they used to be.

I cannot claim to have bagged a deer this year (No opportunities), but I can say that my two Pumas are very much up to the task.

 

[triton54]

Correct

In a handgun, you can just about use any cartridge (there are a few limitations, but not nearly as restrictive as rifles).

Thanks for that

 

[Nayls47]

You can not use just about any handgun cartridge!

Handguns ​

Handguns, other than muzzleloading, must have a barrel at least 4 inches long and must fire a bullet of .243-inch diameter or larger. The handgun cartridge case, without the bullet, must be at least 1.16 inches long.

1. Full metal-jacketed bullets are not permitted.

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Handguns are not permitted on any military areas.

Some types of handgun cartridges legal for deer hunting include:
.357 Magnum
.41 Magnum
.44 Magnum
.44 Special
.45 Colt
.45 Long Colt
.45 Winchester Magnum
.35 Remington
.357 Herrett.
Some illegal handgun cartridges for deer hunting are 38 Special, 38 Smith and Wesson, 38 Colt New Police, 38/200, 38 Long Colt, 38 Super, 38 ACP, 38 Colt Auto, 45 ACP, 45 Automatic and 45 Auto Rim. All 25/20, 32/20 and 30 carbine ammunition is prohibited also.​

Rifles with pistol cartridges
Rifles must fire a cartridge with 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.
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These rifle cartridges can be used only during the deer firearms season.

Some cartridges that are legal include the following:
.357 Magnum
.38-40 Winchester
.41 Magnum
.41 Special
.44 Magnum
.44 Special
.44-40 Winchester
.45 Colt
.454 Casull
.458 SOCOM
.480 Ruger
.475 Linebaugh
.50 Action Express
.500 S&W
Some illegal rifle cartridges for deer hunting are the .30-30 Winchester, .444 Marlin and .45-70 Govt.​

There ya Go !​

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[triton54]

You can not use just about any handgun cartridge!

Handguns ​

Handguns, other than muzzleloading, must have a barrel at least 4 inches long and must fire a bullet of .243-inch diameter or larger. The handgun cartridge case, without the bullet, must be at least 1.16 inches long.

1. Full metal-jacketed bullets are not permitted.

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[/FONT]Handguns are not permitted on any military areas.

Some types of handgun cartridges legal for deer hunting include:

.357 Magnum
.41 Magnum
.44 Magnum
.44 Special
.45 Colt
.45 Long Colt
.45 Winchester Magnum
.35 Remington
.357 Herrett.
Some illegal handgun cartridges for deer hunting are 38 Special, 38 Smith and Wesson, 38 Colt New Police, 38/200, 38 Long Colt, 38 Super, 38 ACP, 38 Colt Auto, 45 ACP, 45 Automatic and 45 Auto Rim. All 25/20, 32/20 and 30 carbine ammunition is prohibited also.​

Rifles with pistol cartridges

Rifles must fire a cartridge with 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.
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[/FONT]These rifle cartridges can be used only during the deer firearms season.

Some cartridges that are legal include the following:

.357 Magnum
.38-40 Winchester
.41 Magnum
.41 Special
.44 Magnum
.44 Special
.44-40 Winchester
.45 Colt
.454 Casull
.458 SOCOM
.480 Ruger
.475 Linebaugh
.50 Action Express
.500 S&W
Some illegal rifle cartridges for deer hunting are the .30-30 Winchester, .444 Marlin and .45-70 Govt.​

There ya Go !​

So you would share his opinion that I can hunt deer with my 15" SS t/c Contender chambered in 45-70?

 

[jy951]

Yes, 45-70 handgun is fine. The bullet is greater than .243 and the cartridge without the bullet is greater than 1.16". There is no maximum case length for handgun use.

 

[CountryBoy19]

You can not use just about any handgun cartridge!

Handguns ​

Handguns, other than muzzleloading, must have a barrel at least 4 inches long and must fire a bullet of .243-inch diameter or larger. The handgun cartridge case, without the bullet, must be at least 1.16 inches long.

1. Full metal-jacketed bullets are not permitted.

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Handguns are not permitted on any military areas.

Some types of handgun cartridges legal for deer hunting include:
.357 Magnum
.41 Magnum
.44 Magnum
.44 Special
.45 Colt
.45 Long Colt
.45 Winchester Magnum
.35 Remington
.357 Herrett.
Some illegal handgun cartridges for deer hunting are 38 Special, 38 Smith and Wesson, 38 Colt New Police, 38/200, 38 Long Colt, 38 Super, 38 ACP, 38 Colt Auto, 45 ACP, 45 Automatic and 45 Auto Rim. All 25/20, 32/20 and 30 carbine ammunition is prohibited also.​

Rifles with pistol cartridges
Rifles must fire a cartridge with 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.
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These rifle cartridges can be used only during the deer firearms season.

Some cartridges that are legal include the following:
.357 Magnum
.38-40 Winchester
.41 Magnum
.41 Special
.44 Magnum
.44 Special
.44-40 Winchester
.45 Colt
.454 Casull
.458 SOCOM
.480 Ruger
.475 Linebaugh
.50 Action Express
.500 S&W
Some illegal rifle cartridges for deer hunting are the .30-30 Winchester, .444 Marlin and .45-70 Govt.​

There ya Go !​

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I think you missed the point of my comment. Compared to legal cartridges for rifles, the requirements for a handgun are much less restrictive. If you consider how many cartridges are legal vs. illegal for a handgun you will see why I made the comment. I will bet that the legal handgun cartridges outnumber illegal at least 5:1 but more likely 10:1.

Also, when quoting somebody, you may want to consider observing the whole quote. I said that there are limitations, but they aren't nearly as restrictive as they are for rifles.

 

[Nayls47]

CountryBoy19
Sorry, But I did read the whole quote. I know people who would have read that and grabbed any ole handgun and hunted with it because they read it on the Internet.
I just thought it was too vague and I just wanted to clarify it. One reason is because I'd love to hunt with a 1911 .45 ACP but can't.

 

[csaws]

I'm wondering how many guys/gals left there shotguns in the safe this year and used rifles instead?

Not me, I don't own a rifle and I love my shotgun.

We are looking for a rifle for my wifey to hunt with next year instead of a shotgun.

 

[hntrdav]

bullet 357 or larger, case must be min 1.16 inches and max 1.625 inches

 

[Kimber7man]

I hunt the whole season with a muzzleloader. I don't think that you can compare the range and stopping power of an ML to any of the other legal weapons although some of the things I have been reading on new shotgun ammo may change that by the 2010 season.

I'll also disagree. I had a 358 Indiana Deer Cartridge rifle built (actually 3 of them and sold one) last year. It fires a.358 caliber 200 grain hornady spitzer bullet at almost 2,600 feet per second. Sighted 3" high at 100 yards, it is 1" low at 200 yards and 11" low at 300 yards. At 300 yards it is still at 1,900 fps and over 1,000 ft-lbs of energy. It is a true 300 yard deer rifle, built on a Winchester Model 70 WSSM bolt action that can hold 3 shells down.

No way a muzzleloader, even a Savage, can beat those qualities...

 

[MinuteMan47]

.458 Socom definitley LEGAL for deer hunting! I've got my eye on the RRA...

 

[Cozy439]

Has anyone used a .458 SOCOM for deer in Indiana? And if so, What optics are recommended?

 

[IronHorseman]

When the rifle law was established I shortened a 40-60 for my 81 marlin and it shot pretty good so I shortened a 45-70 for my 73 trapdoor. It shot its best group so I bought a 95 Marlin so I could push the pressure a little. The marlin shoots 2-3 minute with a 300g. at 1450 fps. For 1 or 2 deer a year I can live with the accuracy.

I have friend that hunts with a shortened 45-70, he loves it.