CFD914

Got it, It looks like it does not pertain to rifles.

I was reading in another forum, post #93 shows an excerpt. http://rugerforum.net/ruger-pistols/39835-how-many-guns-can-one-person-legally-own-7.html

I had read 10 is that true?

Quick question, How many firearms, ex. rifle/shot guns can one own in NY?

Went walking around today, looking at different rounds at Walmart, though not a Sportsman Store, they had tons of 7mm-08, 7mm Mag, 300 WSM, 30-06 in 150, 165, 180, and 223/5.56. Thoughts on those rounds, prices were all $20-30 per 20 rounds and varied on Manufacturer.

Thanks again. The 200 yards began on a bench, and when I became more comfortable, I am now standing at targets, shooting both paper at 200 yards, and dangling cans at 100 yards. I may expect the same with a larger caliber, practice until I feel comfortable. I wouldn't want to go out in the woods without a familiarity with the rifle or shot gun, as well as knowing before hand my limitations and comfort ranges.

I guess while I am asking questions, Would a 30-06 at 125gr be enough weight for a deer or would it be moving too fast to insure an ethical harvest?

Thanks everyone I am also looking at the Catskills as well. Probably will scrap Dutchess. Now I am wondering can I use my 22 in Dutchess for hare and squirrel? Or still shot gun only? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Elmo, In the beginning when I posted, I had only thought about a rifle, however, through reading all of the post and great feedback, I have learned that the shot gun, 1. is the only gun for hunting in the area's specified, 2. is used for deer, even I know about deer slugs and all, just never thought of it as a deer gun, as I would a rifle. Thank you for your input as well. Still learning, and always willing to learn more!

Belo, Great insight, I agree with you, 3 guns and will cover everything from what I have been ready. A smaller caliber for small game, a larger caliber for big game, and a shot gun as it is extremely versatile. Thank you all for the input

Are 243 rounds easy to find? I know 30-06 you can find everywhere, but haven't seen 243 yet.

Great stuff everyone! Thank you all for your input, I have learned a lot, not only on the caliber, but also some of the hunting laws, such as shot gun for Dutchess. Thanks again.

If anywhere PA or NJ as well Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looking at Dutchess County and the Catskills Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I guess now, I saw a bunch of votes for the 270, 243, as well as the 30-30 and 30-06. If one caliber, 30-06 or 243 if you were to get one. If both, I guess you would be covered for any season in NY? Other than upland. Thank you

Thanks for all the replies. I like the 30-06 because it seems like every has or has had one and you can find the ammo almost anywhere still. As for as the title, versatility, I mean something, that is not way too big for NY. I like small game hunting but I would like a caliber that would ethically harvest a deer. I understand placement is key, as to why I am at the range often, learning the mechanics, and getting familiar with a 22, before I purchase a center fire. However, I would like to extend past the deer season, go for hare as well. I am sure my 22 will be the right caliber for squirrel. I liked the 243 when thinking about it, but was told it really isnt too common, and I really haven't seen any ammo in it as well. The Mossberg 500 sounds like a good purchase. Now a question for the 30-06 since I would like that as well, can you find it in grains lower than 160? Thanks again everyone.

In my opinion, I would feel comfortable at 100 yards at this time. At the range, I have been grouping at 100 and 200 yards, but with a 22. At the range someone told me a 30-06 in 180 grain for NY. I am new, and looking to learn through the forum as well as by practice. Thank you for your time

NY Hunting, not going to limit to only deer,

New to hunting, been fishing all my life and enjoy the outdoors, and looking to be outside and be active outside throughout the year. I have taken the hunter education course, and currently at the range with a 22lr. However, looking to purchase a center fire, what in your experience, would be the most versatile caliber for deer hunting in New York? Thanks in advance