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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.
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Are semi automatic rifles legal for deer hunting in Vermont?
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.
Are semi auto rifles legal in Pa for varmint hunting?
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
If i use shotgun in youth season in indiana would i get in trouble or am i aloud to use one?
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.
Are muzzleloading rifles legal for regular season deer hunting in N.Y.?
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28182.html
How much money do 30 30 Winchester rifles cost for deer hunting?
walmart has the for like $700 to like $300
What is the guns for hunting?
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.
What is better for deer hunting grunting or rattling?
Neither. You fart and it will make the deer faint because they are allergic to the smell.
What is a deer rifle?
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.
Does shot guns have grooved barrels?
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.
Are Shotguns Good for hunting deer?
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
Which shotguns are most suitable for hunting?
A 10, 12, 16, 20 and 28 gauge shotgun is more often considered suitable and widely used for hunting. Another consideration would be what one is hunting such as birds, deer, fox, or squirrels. It is considered a personal preference in hunting.
Is there a double barrel side by side rifle barrel slug gun for deer hunting?
Yes there are many fine double rifles out there, they do tend to be pricey.
