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Old 09-03-2012, 08:49 PM   #1
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Default Shotgun vs. Rifle for deer hunting
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Old 09-03-2012, 09:41 PM   #2
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It all depends on the terrain you are hunting in. You should have both a good rifle and shotgun to choose from.


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Depends where you are and what your setup is.
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I'll take a rifle.
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A lot of people use shotguns because of the challenge. I'll take a rifle, just because it's far more accurate.
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some hunters use shotgun because of the state thay live in
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some hunters use shotgun because of the state thay live in
Isn't that only NY though?
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Isn't that only NY though?
Nope, Michigan and Ohio also have such laws as well as a couple of others I believe.
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Why are you asking the question? Trying to decide?

I personally would pick a rifle. Any decent rifleman can out gun a shotgunner in the field. If we are strictly talking game here, I'm all over a rifle.
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Why are you asking the question? Trying to decide?

I personally would pick a rifle. Any decent rifleman can out gun a shotgunner in the field. If we are strictly talking game here, I'm all over a rifle.
Most shotgunners are just as good with a rifle as a shotgun. Plus they practice shooting things besides static targets.


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