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uwtriguy · November 28, 2010, 10:42 AM

What do you suppose the reasoning is for a minimum barrel length of 5.5" on a pistol for deer in WI? The caliber only has to be above .22 rim fire (.22 center seems to be fine). Not that I would use it but it seems my 9mm with a 4.9" barrel would be a bit more of a killer than a 5.5" .22 center fire. Thoughts?

November 28, 2010, 10:42 AM	#1
uwtriguy Member Join Date: October 20, 2010 Posts: 37	Minimum barrel length for pistols and deer What do you suppose the reasoning is for a minimum barrel length of 5.5" on a pistol for deer in WI? The caliber only has to be above .22 rim fire (.22 center seems to be fine). Not that I would use it but it seems my 9mm with a 4.9" barrel would be a bit more of a killer than a 5.5" .22 center fire. Thoughts?