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kraigwy · September 13, 2012, 07:58 AM

I think we are jumping the gun on perceived problems.

First off I doubt you'll see a mass rush of people buying 223s for deer or antelope hunting.

I know I wont be giving up my 257 Roberts.

I think the only people you'll see with 223s that would take advantage of this rule change would be ranchers or oil field workers who keep one in their trucks for coyotes 'n such.

A hunter with poor ethics that would blast away with a high cap AR magazine is the same guy that would blast away with any other rifle.

You can't legislate ethics. Those who violate "fair chase" are going to violate fair chase regardless of what rifle they use.

September 13, 2012, 07:58 AM	#19
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	I think we are jumping the gun on perceived problems. First off I doubt you'll see a mass rush of people buying 223s for deer or antelope hunting. I know I wont be giving up my 257 Roberts. I think the only people you'll see with 223s that would take advantage of this rule change would be ranchers or oil field workers who keep one in their trucks for coyotes 'n such. A hunter with poor ethics that would blast away with a high cap AR magazine is the same guy that would blast away with any other rifle. You can't legislate ethics. Those who violate "fair chase" are going to violate fair chase regardless of what rifle they use. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071