In indiana those long range rifles are not needed. Hey imagine that there is even a law saying you cant use them to hunt deer.
But you can use them to hunt squirrel. I'd have to check on Coyote and feral pig but I think they're legal there to.
But thank you for demonstrating that you are not pro gun. The "need" argument is strictly an anti-gun position.
But in other states the terrain varies. There are instances where you need that long range rifle or you will never get your prey. Try using that muzzleloader to hunt mountain goats
Can and has been done.
The only reason "high powered sniper rifles", oh, excuse me, bolt action hunting rifles isn't on the antis list right now is that there are other parts of the gun owners "herd" that they are working on "cutting out" to take down individually at the moment. Their turn will come.