bdg146
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I've been pondering this for a while, and decided to post and see what others think.
One of the areas I hunt is a shotgun only area. It makes sense, since this area is developed and rifles have a long range. I get that part. My question is, why prohibit revolvers and, more generally, handgun calibers? A 12 or 20 gauge slug carries a lot more energy a lot farther than a 44 mag or a 357 mag. There's a lot more velocity out of a shotgun as well.
So why can't I use a revolver or lever action in 44 mag for deer? Is it because handguns are "scary"?
I don't mind using a shotgun, but I'd like it a lot more using my Marlin 1894
One of the areas I hunt is a shotgun only area. It makes sense, since this area is developed and rifles have a long range. I get that part. My question is, why prohibit revolvers and, more generally, handgun calibers? A 12 or 20 gauge slug carries a lot more energy a lot farther than a 44 mag or a 357 mag. There's a lot more velocity out of a shotgun as well.
So why can't I use a revolver or lever action in 44 mag for deer? Is it because handguns are "scary"?
I don't mind using a shotgun, but I'd like it a lot more using my Marlin 1894