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Post by swilk on Nov 22, 2017 8:13:44 GMT -5
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Post by firstwd on Nov 22, 2017 8:21:10 GMT -5
with so many better caliber and pistol/rifle/archery options available, why hunt with this one which has very limited range and accuracy? I can see limited range being a handgun but but the accuracy is only limited by the shooter.
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Post by omegahunter on Nov 23, 2017 12:24:12 GMT -5
Barrel long enough for regs? Double-check the code to be sure, but I don't think they mentioned a barrel length when they added "a handgun chambered for 10mm".
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Post by greghopper on Nov 23, 2017 13:20:47 GMT -5
Handguns
Legal handguns can be used to hunt deer during the firearms, reduction zone from Nov. 18-Jan. 31 (in zones where local ordinances allow the use of a firearm), and special antlerless seasons.
Handguns, other than muzzleloading handguns, must have a barrel at least 4 inches long and mustfire a bullet of .243-inch diameter or larger. The handgun cartridge case, without the bullet, must be at least 1.16 inches long. There is no maximum cartridge length for those used in handguns. Full metal-jacketed bullets are not permitted. The handgun must not be a rifle that has a barrel less than 18 inches. (A rifle with a barrel less than 18 inches is not considered a handgun.)
Handguns are not permitted for hunting on any military areas.
Some handgun cartridges that are legal for deer hunting include .357 Magnum, .41 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .44 Special, .45 Colt, .45 Long Colt, .45 Winchester Magnum, .35 Remington and .357 Herrett.
A new state law also legalizes a handgun that fires the 10mm Auto and 40 Smith & Wesson cartridge.
Some handgun cartridges that are illegal 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.
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