Mainly it's the ballistic trajectory. With a shotgun, if you want to kill a deer, you will need either a slug, or buckshot. The slug (or combined weight of the buckshot) is heavier than a bullet from a rifle, and they move slightly slower, making their range more limited. Especially with buckshot. Also, there is no rifling on the barrel, so the projectile(s) from a shotgun are less stable. A rifle bullet goes faster and longer before becoming inaccurate.
No. Semiautomatic .22 rimfire rifles may be used for small game, but no semi rifles for deer. See link to Vermont hunting regs, and scroll down.
For DEER hunting, they must be "manually operated" rifles, but POSSIBLE they can be used for varmint hunting. You should check with the PA Game commission at (717) 787-4250
Depends on what you are hunting. Some game like birds require a shotgun, while deer typically require the use of rifles or shotguns with slugs instead of shot.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28182.html
When hunting white-tailed deer, common options include rifles, shotguns, and archery equipment such as compound bows or crossbows. The choice of weapon often depends on local regulations, personal preference, and the specific hunting conditions. Additionally, hunters may use specific ammunition or broadheads designed for effective and humane kills. Always ensure to follow local laws and guidelines regarding hunting methods and equipment.
walmart has the for like $700 to like $300
They vary, but generally, for hunting birds and small game like rabbits, shotguns are used. The most common shotgun is the 12 gauge. For larger animals like deer and elk, a rifle like a 30-06 is common. For very large animals like elephants or buffalo, many people use 50 caliber rifles.
Any centerfire rifle suitable for huning deer may be considered a deer rifle. In this context, deer usually refers to either muledeer or whitetail deer. In the US, different states place different limits on the size and type of rifle that may be used to hunt deer. Because of their long range, rifles may be prohibited in densely populated areas, and deer hunting restricted to shotguns (or even bow and arrow in urban areas). Where rifles are permitted, calibers from 24 to 30 caliber (6 mm to 7.62 mm) are generally considered appropriate, although larger or smaller classes of rifles are commonly used, where permitted. Since the US military adopted the 5.56 mm (.223) round, that cartrodge has become very popular and often used on deer even though many experts consider it to be marginal.
Yes, a .308 Winchester is legal for deer hunting in Indiana. The state allows the use of centerfire rifles for deer hunting, and the .308 meets the necessary caliber and cartridge specifications. Hunters should always check for any specific regulations or updates before their hunting season to ensure compliance.
Neither. You fart and it will make the deer faint because they are allergic to the smell.
yes some of them come with grooved barrels,these are used for firing shotgun slugs for deer hunting and other sized medium game.other shotguns can have a barrel that was bought extra and can be swapped back and forth for either small game and deer hunting.
NO. You need to use a bow to get the most meat out of it.NO. You need to use a bow to get the most meat out of it.YES. there are 500,000 deer hunters who would choose a shotgun over a bow