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Post by dbd870 on Jul 24, 2012 4:20:15 GMT -5
Once again, this has been proven to be false. But people have believed it for long enough that no matter how many times the study has been brought up it just doesn't sink in.
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Post by mrfixit on Jul 24, 2012 5:47:56 GMT -5
And, the allow high powered rifles for varmints...that's what doesn't make any sense to me. If I can shoot a groundhog or coyote with my .270, why not a deer? And people do this while out hunting at night with flashlights ;D. Please reassure me once again they can see everything downrange past their target HPRs aren't inherently any more dangerous than the good ole 12 gauge. The 10 basic rules still apply and some studies have shown they are actually safer because a slug will ricochet while the HPR bullet will just explode.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2012 6:05:51 GMT -5
Both of those post are spot on. Shotgun hunting is not safer than well placed rifle rounds.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2012 6:10:07 GMT -5
Any centrfire. Admit that Kentucky has it right. A bullet travels as far there as it does in Indiana
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Post by oldhoyt on Jul 25, 2012 15:31:03 GMT -5
Until I can use my 30/30 or 45/70, I'll be happy with my 358 Hoosier!
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Post by lugnutz on Jul 25, 2012 19:06:54 GMT -5
Both of those post are spot on. Shotgun hunting is not safer than well placed rifle rounds. That can be said for any weapon in the world.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2012 19:17:35 GMT -5
That's why I said it, duh. Let's put it this way, several studies (and hundreds of years of data from states hunting with rifles) show that rifles are as safe as short range firearms, such as shotguns with slugs.
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Post by thecommissioner on Jul 26, 2012 4:57:21 GMT -5
Your garden variety Hoosier only knows two kinds of rifles: the .22 and the 'high power rifle.' That 'high power rifle' is like some mythical beast striking fear into Hoosiers that take to the woods. The tale continues to be passed down through the generations. It's no wonder so many Hoosiers fear the darn things.
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Post by sakorifle on Jul 26, 2012 11:14:05 GMT -5
Hi there Of course a rifle is as safe s a slug, that is why over here very few people can even get shotgun slugs onto there firearms permit, they are deadly on ricochet an once slug at around 22 subsonic velocity, deadly combination. And has the authorities forgot that a bullet always hits its mark on its way down. put some paper up and fire a 308 and see where the bullet hits the dirt, not far behind the paper. Its the nut behind the bolt that is in control. regards Billy
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Post by dbd870 on Jul 26, 2012 11:31:09 GMT -5
Your garden variety Hoosier only knows two kinds of rifles: the .22 and the 'high power rifle.' That 'high power rifle' is like some mythical beast striking fear into Hoosiers that take to the woods. The tale continues to be passed down through the generations. It's no wonder so many Hoosiers fear the darn things. Does seem that way.
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