Author Topic: Regulations on pistol caliber deer rifles (Read 2421 times)

bikerbeans · « **on:** March 25, 2011, 01:48:07 PM »

Hi All,

Plan to hunt Indiana deer this fall. I have a 357 Maxi H&R that I believe is good to go for deer. It is my understanding that 1.625" max length for the brass is the rule and it must be straight wall. Is there a min/max caliber and is a rimless pistol cartridge legal? If you can link me to the rules I would apprecate that also.

thanks

BB

dave29 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2011, 03:58:55 PM »

Minimum .357 cal bullet and a max case length of 1.625".

It does not have to be a straight walled cartridge, but must meet the above criteria.

.458 Socom, .358 WSSM, and many other wildcats are legal in Indiana.

dave29 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2011, 03:59:58 PM »

BTW, which county you going hunting in, BB?

bikerbeans · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2011, 04:09:57 PM »

Dave,

Looks like an excuse to buy a 500 S&W.

Actually, I am having a 45 Super rifle put together, or I may chamber it to 460 Rowland. Not a very hot round, about the same as a 44 Mag. I already have the 357 Maxi, but I think I will let my buddy use that one.

I will be hunting just outside of Elizabeth, IN, so I think it is either floyd or harrison county. Elizabeth is West of New Albany & SE of Corydon. I will be hunting on a friend's property. I hope his tractor will start, I don't like draggin' deer.

BB

Dinny · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2011, 04:41:36 PM »

I once lived in Elizabeth, IN. I dated a girl there named Virginia. I called her Virgin for short, but not for long.

Please don't mention my name to a soul, I think I have a bounty out yet.

It is Harrison County and there are some big deer there. I sure hope your friend's last name isn't Blackman...

Thanks, Dinny

bikerbeans · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2011, 06:16:46 PM »

Dinny,

Your secret is safe with me as CRS will prevent me from remembering it.

BB

Old Syko · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2011, 04:48:07 AM »

BB you ask for a link. Try this. http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/files/fw-deerhuntguide.pdf

I don't know who you're going to hunt on but I'll almost guarantee I know them.

I'm just up the road a bit.

bikerbeans · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2011, 07:14:42 AM »

Syko,

Thanks for the link, I see that 45 Super or 460 Rowland would not be legal as the case is too short. Guess I will have to go find a 500 S&W.

My friend is not a hunter and does not give out permission to hunt his land. I never asked him, he just brought it up now that we are both long in the tooth and having health problems. It will be a nice visit, deer or no deer.

BB

Old Syko · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2011, 09:36:33 AM »

Your buddy sounds like a lot of others around here. Most will let a few hunt occasionally if they know you or your family but shun outsiders like the plague, and with good reason. Considering the area, there will be game there whether you choose to get serious or not is kinda up to you. Enjoy your visit. That's the big thing anyhow.

dave29 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 27, 2011, 09:58:40 AM »

I used a .44 mag last year, I didn't have my Maxi ready. Now I have 3 Maxi's ready to go.

But yes, it does sound like a very good excuse to buy a .500 mag, I wish I wouldn't have sold mine. Now that most of my projects are caught up and finished, I have been wanting another .500 big boomer.

Quote from: bikerbeans on March 25, 2011, 04:09:57 PM

Dave,

Looks like an excuse to buy a 500 S&W. Actually, I am having a 45 Super rifle put together, or I may chamber it to 460 Rowland. Not a very hot round, about the same as a 44 Mag. I already have the 357 Maxi, but I think I will let my buddy use that one.

I will be hunting just outside of Elizabeth, IN, so I think it is either floyd or harrison county. Elizabeth is West of New Albany & SE of Corydon. I will be hunting on a friend's property. I hope his tractor will start, I don't like draggin' deer.

BB

phatgemi · « **Reply #10 on:** April 09, 2011, 07:47:55 PM »

Quote from: dave29 on March 27, 2011, 09:58:40 AM

I used a .44 mag last year, I didn't have my Maxi ready. Now I have 3 Maxi's ready to go.

But yes, it does sound like a very good excuse to buy a .500 mag, I wish I wouldn't have sold mine. Now that most of my projects are caught up and finished, I have been wanting another .500 big boomer.

Quote from: bikerbeans on March 25, 2011, 04:09:57 PM
Dave,

Looks like an excuse to buy a 500 S&W. Actually, I am having a 45 Super rifle put together, or I may chamber it to 460 Rowland. Not a very hot round, about the same as a 44 Mag. I already have the 357 Maxi, but I think I will let my buddy use that one.

I will be hunting just outside of Elizabeth, IN, so I think it is either floyd or harrison county. Elizabeth is West of New Albany & SE of Corydon. I will be hunting on a friend's property. I hope his tractor will start, I don't like draggin' deer.

BB

Another option to consider with the .44 mag is to ream it out to .445 supermag. Now that is a nice round...

Lon371 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 10, 2011, 01:25:09 AM »

phatgemi

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Another option to consider with the .44 mag is to ream it out to .445 supermag. Now that is a nice round...

That would be a good one, IF they would make the brass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been itching to do it. But I am not going to if I have to make the brass.

Lonny

dave29 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 10, 2011, 04:14:25 AM »

Quote from: Lon371 on April 10, 2011, 01:25:09 AM

phatgemi
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Another option to consider with the .44 mag is to ream it out to .445 supermag. Now that is a nice round...

That would be a good one, IF they would make the brass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been itching to do it. But I am not going to if I have to make the brass.

Lonny

Same here. Been waiting forever.

topash · « **Reply #13 on:** April 16, 2011, 02:10:47 AM »

The brass is starting to trickle out there again, I got some yesterday from Starline.

phatgemi · « **Reply #14 on:** April 16, 2011, 10:39:44 AM »

Quote from: topash on April 16, 2011, 02:10:47 AM

The brass is starting to trickle out there again, I got some yesterday from Starline.

Are you saying you were able to get some from Starline yesterday?

Their website doesnt show it available. Just curious. Needing some myself (along with plenty others).......

topash · « **Reply #15 on:** April 16, 2011, 01:59:19 PM »

It doesn't show on their website yet, but they called me wednesday at work and asked if I still wanted the brass I ordered 13 months ago. I gave them my credit card # and received it friday.

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dave29 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 16, 2011, 03:05:50 PM »

Nice! Thanks for the heads up.

EOD3 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 07, 2011, 03:02:06 AM »

There was a rumor a while back that the brass length was going up to 1.8". Anything ever come of that?

Lon371 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 07, 2011, 08:55:59 AM »

Not yet we are still at 1.625" for now.

Lonny

6x6 elk · « **Reply #19 on:** May 19, 2011, 11:14:10 AM »

From what I heard, if it does change it won't happen until 2012.