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Post by hydengr on Mar 27, 2014 7:00:15 GMT -5
Morning folks,
Stumbled across this board yesterday...
I moved from Western PA to Harrison County, IN about 10 years ago. Was very fortunate to find a 40 acre parcel about 30 miles from my new home where I was given exclusive hunting rights. Been very successful throughout the years. Love the quality of the deer herd here. Wish I could use some of my center fire rifles, but that'll have to wait a few more years until I retire and move back to the Keystone State.
Mark
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Post by antiwheeze on Mar 27, 2014 7:25:23 GMT -5
Welcome!
Would like to hear u weigh in on center fire rifle use in indiana. Is Pa at all comparable?
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Mar 27, 2014 7:36:03 GMT -5
Welcome Mark. Glad to have you on board!
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Post by goosepondmonster on Mar 27, 2014 7:57:28 GMT -5
Welcome.
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Post by hydengr on Mar 27, 2014 12:19:57 GMT -5
antiwheeze,
I haven’t engaged myself (read up on) on the “center fire” issue here in IN but I’ll give you some insight on PA and their firearms laws…
Almost all of PA is centerfire, but no semi-auto’s for big game. Pumps and lever are A-ok, but you, not the gun, has to cycle the next round… The Wildlife Management Areas (WMU’s) that surround both Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are shotgun, pistol, or muzzleloader, only. PA is (still) heavily wooded and the terrain ranges from gently rolling to well worn Appalachian Mountains. PA is amongst the top when it comes to numbers of hunting licenses sold and numbers of hunters afield, especially during the first day of deer season (Monday after Thanksgiving),which is a holiday for many schools. Opening day of deer season has nearly 500,000 afield and there are rarely any accidental shootings resulting from a stray “centerfire” round. I’m 52 and have hunted since I was 14 and don’t think I can ever remember a hunter who was injured by a stray bullet. I know it’s happened, but statistically speaking, it’s a non-issue.
There is no doubt in my mind that I could use one of my centerfires where I hunt, as the terrain is very hilly, woods quite dense. On the other hand, parts of IN would allow for considerable bullet travel and knowing what’s some distance away just over that slight rise is a must.
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Mar 28, 2014 6:00:45 GMT -5
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Post by steve46511 on Mar 28, 2014 6:25:49 GMT -5
Been that way in PA for as long as I can recall. No semi autos and the pumps sometimes go at a premium per demand. I dumbed into a deal way back when with a dealer in PA and he had me scour the area for Rem 760s when they first discontinued them (and I had an FFL). We "relocated" a bunch of them from stores and shows here to PA. Back then the 760 Carbine, especially the 308 were high dollar items. Ye ol pump rifle has worked so well in the East for big game yet here in IN a huge number of those I have talked to such about turn up their nose. I consider such the Wingmaster equivalent in a rifle. I'd not miss a beat and doubt I'd want for anything if hunting with a pump rifle in IN but do love my bolts. 2 cents God Bless Welcome aboard, BTW!!!  |
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