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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Specialty Handgun Hunting
Looking for thoughts on a pistol for hunting
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<blockquote data-quote="yorke-1" data-source="post: 1509109" data-attributes="member: 11960"><p>Here in WA we have areas that are marked as "firearm restriction zones", typically in loosely populated areas where there's plots of dense timber with houses near by. The advantage to hunting those areas is that they're typically any deer or any elk areas which makes them great spots for guys just looking to fill the freezer every year. </p><p></p><p>The wording in the regs is kind of vague but acceptable weapons are archery, shotgun, black powder and revolver-type handguns. It's the "revolver-type" description that causes trouble. Semi-autos are acceptable, but not single shots like a Contender. So a 8" barreled 44 mag revolver is fine, an 8" barreled 44 Mag Desert Eagle is fine, but an 8" barreled 44 mag Contender is a no go. </p><p></p><p>Just to push the rules a bit, I've hunted with BFR revolvers in 30-30, 45/70, 375 JDJ and even a 50 Alaskan in areas where I knew I'd bump into a Game Warden. It was all in good fun and the Wardens usually got a good laugh out of it. It's just a poorly worded regulation that restricts the action style rather than the effective range or safety zone of the weapon which is the whole purpose of the rule.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="yorke-1, post: 1509109, member: 11960"] Here in WA we have areas that are marked as “firearm restriction zones”, typically in loosely populated areas where there’s plots of dense timber with houses near by. The advantage to hunting those areas is that they’re typically any deer or any elk areas which makes them great spots for guys just looking to fill the freezer every year. The wording in the regs is kind of vague but acceptable weapons are archery, shotgun, black powder and revolver-type handguns. It’s the “revolver-type” description that causes trouble. Semi-autos are acceptable, but not single shots like a Contender. So a 8” barreled 44 mag revolver is fine, an 8” barreled 44 Mag Desert Eagle is fine, but an 8” barreled 44 mag Contender is a no go. Just to push the rules a bit, I’ve hunted with BFR revolvers in 30-30, 45/70, 375 JDJ and even a 50 Alaskan in areas where I knew I’d bump into a Game Warden. It was all in good fun and the Wardens usually got a good laugh out of it. It’s just a poorly worded regulation that restricts the action style rather than the effective range or safety zone of the weapon which is the whole purpose of the rule. [/QUOTE]
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