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Cool story! Better remember to adjust the sight next time! X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Tell us how you really feel. Just because you can't do it don't mean others can't. Typical hater. You're one of those that also advises against 50 yard shots from a bow right? X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Maybe you misunderstood me. The AR-15 in .233 the OP has is lighter weight than his Rem 700 in .308, which is his preferred. That right there, is an desirable advantage for the OP. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Buying bulk is definitely the way to go, but reloading seems a lot of fun as well. I bought over $700 in ammo right before the SHTF and prices skyrocketed. Needless to say, I'm good on those 2 calibers for a while. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Great thread DW, been wondering the same. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

I believe he stated an obvious one, weight. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

From what I gather, you mean to say you found a buck that already had part of an arrow stuck in the head. If so, you did the right thing by taking that buck. Kudos to you. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

I'd like this, but then my quota wouldn't allow me to like the threads about strippers. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

I'd give $10 to the first person who can prove that they can hit a deer head with a .22 short at 100+ yards on their first try. Doesn't even have to penetrate, which I'm fairly certain it won't. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Exactly why I feed them the meaty stuff! X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

I believe "stop as frisk" is still in effect, so yeh, no probably cause needed in NYC. Just be sure to open wide. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Welcome! I'll probably see ya around Rich. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

I looked at IT'S left eye, same deer. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

I now walk around NYC in camo and get weird looks, but never stopped by LEO yet to search, lol I also fish in camo, don't get pulled over and searched either. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

I knew you'd understand. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

I'd plan on using the .223 in close ranges up to 100 yards, and not beyond. Also choice of ammo is important here, as you'll want a round that will unload most of its energy inside the animal rather than outside. I'd probably aim for the heart/lungs rather than shoulder with the .223 and stage in a field where you can allow the deer to run a ways and still be able to track and recover. If the gun was shooting sub-MOA, and you can do your part under pressure, I'd advise for a headshot, but you'll hear a lot of folks are against those shots here. The Rem 700 does sound like a better shooter, and .308 isn't overkill, especially 150-200+ yards away. A shoulder shot would definitely put the deer in its tracks. Good luck with whatever you choose. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

That sounds awesome Rick, thanks for your time in the review. I'd like to send you a PM to discuss further. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Belo, you might be getting senile in your young age, I also keep the necks! You can have the rest of the junk if you come pick it up. But you promise to play nice with Biz though, no fist fights, ok? X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

I'm just saying, what if one lied to a LEO and said no, when in fact they do have guns, legally. Ops lie to get information all the time, I don't see why citizens can't. Perhaps you can be charged with some type of interfering of an investigation. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Maybe you are right. Maybe not. I re-read the wording in the property, and it was "possession of a rifle is not allowed". Rimfire was cased, in the locked trunk, buried under all my junk. Took 5 minutes to dig it out to show the ranger who then issued me the summons. I paid the ticket and haven't brought my rifles there anymore. Everyone pays for their mistakes. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

I've been asked several times in my life if I have any weapons/guns on me/vehicle. Each time I've cooperated fully, even though it is an inconvenience. This one time, I was ticketed for possession of a rimfire, in a no rifle zone. Honest mistake on my part, but I felt even more of an ass because I volunteered that info and didn't get a break for being honest. Expensive lesson learned that day. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

#1, sounds like there's a good chance the bullet will hit the dirt shortly past the deer, so yes I'd take the shot. This is where I would choose my rounds and caliber very carefully, as I always do. #2, I'd pass this shot. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

What's the fine for lying to an officer? X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Rick, how's my times did you have to clean the barrel during your range session? X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

NYS DEC officers are state police officers, that mainly focus on Environmental Law. One of the main differences that we are concerned with is that ECO require a lot less probable cause to search you or your vehicle than your normal state police officer. Like Paula and Steve said, play by the rules and accept that these things will happen. You folks want poachers caught? This is one of the ways DEC does it. Those that use wife's buck tags, etc., they would get ticketed if caught at these stops. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems