Which firearm whould you choose? - Page 2

Semi-jacketed · February 10, 2009, 09:24 PM

I'd have to go with a lever gun in .44 magnum in a rifle, but I'd probably just stick with the Redhawk or Dan Wesson revolver.

Legionnaire · February 14, 2009, 09:23 PM

Given the choice, I'd probably opt for a Marlin 1894 in .44 mag. That said, I'd give some consideration to a modern, in-line muzzle loader as well.

RamSlammer · February 14, 2009, 10:19 PM

A good purpose made hunting round in .357 magnum out of a rifle length barrel approaches .30/30 ballistics. That'll anchor most deer just fine with good shot placement. One example is Buffalo Bore product no. 19A which is a 180 grain hardcast .357 that does 1851 fps from an 18.5" barrelled Marlin 1894.

fisherman66 · February 14, 2009, 10:34 PM

I'd go with a Ruger #3 in 44 Mag, but those rifles don't just hang out on the peg boards of the local pawn shops.

youp · February 15, 2009, 06:48 PM

I believe that a Savage 10 ML is legal there. Go smokeless. Very real 250 grains down range at 2500 fps at the muzzle. This makes 200 yards a chip shot. With practice of course.

pilothunter · February 15, 2009, 06:54 PM

Marlin 1894 .44mag, 20" barrel, 270gr Speer Gold Dot ammo (holds 10, by the way for you BP fans...lol). To 125yds it is as good a weapon as any 30/30 and darn near as good as a .308 and we ALL know over 90% of whitetails are killed inside 125yds. See, simple.

Para Bellum · February 16, 2009, 03:51 PM

Easy Choice: Winchester Sabot Slug.
Many rifles wish they'd perform that good:

Distance Velocity Trajectory
Muzzle 2000
50 1810 0.8
100 1620 0
150 1455 -3.9
200 1305 -12

See more here: http://www.winchester.com/products/n...s/xp3slug.aspx

PS: Pretty wird law, that!

Shaun_300 · February 16, 2009, 09:09 PM

I'd probably pick the pistol rifle caliber in .44 Magnum.

cookhj · February 16, 2009, 09:20 PM

i hunt with my ML more than any other weapon. with a modern ML you can get accurate kills out to 200yds. i'm sure some people on here have shot even farther than that.

maddog31751 · March 1, 2009, 10:34 AM

Well, I've hunted deer, here in Indiana for about 35 yrs. I've shot them with bows, ML, shotguns[for the last 17 yrs.]. This year I bought a Marlin 1894, .44 mag. I killed a buck and 2 does with it. Sold the shotgun to a buddy. I really like the little rifle.

Mad Dog

wpcexpert · March 1, 2009, 12:00 PM

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BTW, there are safety reasons for not allowing full power rifles.

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you would think it would be a safety issue.

What safety issues do you guys have that most other states do not?

Try...we aren't going to use high powered rifles so we can limit the number of deer killed and to make it harder for the hunter. Not safety. LOL

ZeroJunk · March 1, 2009, 05:04 PM

If your muzzle loader charge doesn't fire but the primer does you have left some oil residue or other contaminate in it. If you think it was clean and misfired anyway you are kidding yourself. Try using some HCFC contact cleaner blown through the primer hole until it runs out the barrel. This will cure that problem.

OLNfan · March 1, 2009, 07:11 PM

I have taken more deer with my compound bow and crossbow than anything else. Archery can be difficult but once you get ur first buck (I frown on doh shooters) you will be jumping out of ur boots. Its also a great past time during the weeknd ..head down to ur rod n gun club and hit the archery range, great way to stay active instead of sitting in the house. But its always nice to get somthing with your firearm too. But givin ur choices I think it would be fun to use the blackpowder and the archery. If ur anything like I would love to own One of everything (shotguns) break barrel, semi auto, pump. (never tried the lever or bolt action shotguns never will haha) but go out try hunting with everything and find what you enjoy.

James R. Burke · March 10, 2009, 03:57 PM

44 Mag

wpcexpert · March 10, 2009, 07:31 PM

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(I frown on doh shooters)

Do you mean you frown on those that choose to fill their freezers with meat? You are playing with a hornets nest around here. I'd rather hunt with someone that shoots does rather than any little buck that comes accross their path.

I hope you mean that you only shoot large/mature bucks. I frown on you for shooting every little immature buck you see. An old mature doe is harder to get in close than a 1.5 year old buck. Any day.
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If I were the OP, I would try and get good enough at all the possible seasons and use them all. It will expand your hunting season and increase your chances of filling your freezer.

View Poll Results: In IND you can only hund deer with the following. What would you choose?
Black powder rifle	16	15.38%
Shotgun with slugs	33	31.73%
Pistol caliber rifle (ex. Marlin 44 mag)	51	49.04%
Bow and arrows	4	3.85%
Voters: 104. You may not vote on this poll

February 14, 2009, 09:23 PM	#27
Legionnaire Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2000 Location: Central TX Posts: 1,503	Given the choice, I'd probably opt for a Marlin 1894 in .44 mag. That said, I'd give some consideration to a modern, in-line muzzle loader as well. __________________ Cogito, ergo armatus sum.

February 14, 2009, 10:34 PM	#29
fisherman66 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2005 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 4,679	I'd go with a Ruger #3 in 44 Mag, but those rifles don't just hang out on the peg boards of the local pawn shops. __________________ la plus belle des ruses du diable est de vous persuader qu'il n'existe pas!

February 15, 2009, 06:48 PM	#30
youp Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2005 Location: south of Canada, eh? Posts: 438	I believe that a Savage 10 ML is legal there. Go smokeless. Very real 250 grains down range at 2500 fps at the muzzle. This makes 200 yards a chip shot. With practice of course. __________________ Use enough gun.

February 16, 2009, 03:51 PM	#32
Para Bellum Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2005 Location: right there Posts: 1,882	Easy Choice: Winchester Sabot Slug Easy Choice: Winchester Sabot Slug. Many rifles wish they'd perform that good: Distance Velocity Trajectory Muzzle 2000 50 1810 0.8 100 1620 0 150 1455 -3.9 200 1305 -12 See more here: http://www.winchester.com/products/n...s/xp3slug.aspx PS: Pretty wird law, that! __________________ Si vis pacem - para bellum If you want peace - prepare for war

February 10, 2009, 09:24 PM	#26
Semi-jacketed Senior Member Join Date: November 7, 2001 Location: Louisiana Posts: 171	I'd have to go with a lever gun in .44 magnum in a rifle, but I'd probably just stick with the Redhawk or Dan Wesson revolver.

February 14, 2009, 10:19 PM	#28
RamSlammer Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 722	A good purpose made hunting round in .357 magnum out of a rifle length barrel approaches .30/30 ballistics. That'll anchor most deer just fine with good shot placement. One example is Buffalo Bore product no. 19A which is a 180 grain hardcast .357 that does 1851 fps from an 18.5" barrelled Marlin 1894.

February 15, 2009, 06:54 PM	#31
pilothunter Junior member Join Date: February 12, 2009 Location: Tn Posts: 400	Marlin 1894 .44mag, 20" barrel, 270gr Speer Gold Dot ammo (holds 10, by the way for you BP fans...lol). To 125yds it is as good a weapon as any 30/30 and darn near as good as a .308 and we ALL know over 90% of whitetails are killed inside 125yds. See, simple.

February 16, 2009, 09:09 PM	#33
Shaun_300 Member Join Date: February 16, 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 67	I'd probably pick the pistol rifle caliber in .44 Magnum.

February 16, 2009, 09:20 PM	#34
cookhj Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2001 Posts: 330	i hunt with my ML more than any other weapon. with a modern ML you can get accurate kills out to 200yds. i'm sure some people on here have shot even farther than that. __________________ You may be whatever you resolve to be. - Gen. TJ "Stonewall" Jackson

March 1, 2009, 10:34 AM	#35
maddog31751 Member Join Date: October 19, 2008 Posts: 22	Well, I've hunted deer, here in Indiana for about 35 yrs. I've shot them with bows, ML, shotguns[for the last 17 yrs.]. This year I bought a Marlin 1894, .44 mag. I killed a buck and 2 does with it. Sold the shotgun to a buddy. I really like the little rifle. Mad Dog

March 1, 2009, 05:04 PM	#37
ZeroJunk Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2006 Location: Browns Summit NC Posts: 2,589	If your muzzle loader charge doesn't fire but the primer does you have left some oil residue or other contaminate in it. If you think it was clean and misfired anyway you are kidding yourself. Try using some HCFC contact cleaner blown through the primer hole until it runs out the barrel. This will cure that problem.

March 1, 2009, 07:11 PM	#38
OLNfan Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2009 Location: British Columbia Canada Posts: 277	I have taken more deer with my compound bow and crossbow than anything else. Archery can be difficult but once you get ur first buck (I frown on doh shooters) you will be jumping out of ur boots. Its also a great past time during the weeknd ..head down to ur rod n gun club and hit the archery range, great way to stay active instead of sitting in the house. But its always nice to get somthing with your firearm too. But givin ur choices I think it would be fun to use the blackpowder and the archery. If ur anything like I would love to own One of everything (shotguns) break barrel, semi auto, pump. (never tried the lever or bolt action shotguns never will haha) but go out try hunting with everything and find what you enjoy.

March 10, 2009, 03:57 PM	#39
James R. Burke Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2009 Location: U.P. of Mich/Quinnesec Posts: 1,897	44 Mag