Comments on: Indiana’s Byzantine Deer laws

By: Weer'd Beard

Weer'd Beard — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:00:52 +0000

Again, lever gun in .45-70 illigal

Lever gun in .460 S&W Mag, or .500 Mag Legal.

Difference…..as far as I can tell, cost, Maybe?

By: Keith

Keith — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:46:24 +0000

If it’s in .45 Colt its a Marlin 1894. It’s only a guide gun if it’s on the 1895 frame and chambered in .45-70, with an 18.5 inch barrel. I have no idea why I suddenly felt the need to let my inner dork out, sorry.

By: Less

Less — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:08:05 +0000

Illinois isn’t much better, but perhaps a bit clearer: (for deer)

- Shotguns are ok, no sizes larger than 10 GA and no sizes smaller than 20GA. Slugs only.

- Muzzle loaders of .45 or larger caliber, single or double barrel are ok.

- Centerfire revolvers or single shot pistols of .30 caliber or larger with a 4″ barrel length.

Trouble is that the culture in Northern Illinois is changing a bit – the demographic is shifting to suburbanites and most of ‘em have never hunted before…