what is legal for 2011

[Pederpiper]

Just heard a rumor that Indiana legislators approved use of .450 Bushmaster for deer. Does anybody have a clue if true?

 

[deadeye]

Just a copy and paste should help.

http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/files/fw-deerhuntguide.pdf

Rifles with cartridges that fire a bullet
of .357-inch diameter or larger; have a
minimum case length of 1.16 inches; and
have a maximum case length of 1.625 inches
are legal to use only during the deer firearm​

season.

 

[meyer4589]

Not sure about the 450 bushmaster, but I know the 458 Socom is legal

 

[DarkRose]

It appears no.

According to Wiki, the .450 Bushmaster has a 1.7" caselength, Indiana states max of 1.625"

Same reason the .460 S&W I was looking at isn't legal, case length too long.

 

[melensdad]

Just heard a rumor that Indiana legislators approved use of .450 Bushmaster for deer. Does anybody have a clue if true?

Here in Indiana our legislators do not approve the specifics of hunting rounds for deer season, that falls under the guidelines of the D.N.R. and while they have considered making changes, it does not appear that they have yet legalized the 450 Bushy.

The 458 SOCOM is, however, a legal round for deer hunting in Indiana.

To my knoweldge, the only factory loaded rifle cartridge that currently is Indiana Deer Legal is the 458 SOCOM.