Recently acquired a Chinese sks. Deer hunting in indiana requirements are a bullet diameter larger than .243. The 7.62x39 after some research is .308. So I am assuming that is larger than the requirements. May be a dumb question but calibers or some ammunition is confusing. Any input would help.
Caliber/bullet diameter
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You are good to go. BYW, my hunting partner and I found that the 7.62x39 cartridge is excellent for Whitetail Deer. We went to the Texas Hill-country a couple of years ago and brought back 4 Whitetails each. I used my Ruger 77 bolt action and he used his SKS. IMHO, Whitetail Deer venison is MUCH tastier than Mule Deer venison. .......... Big Cholla
The 7.62X39 is not a legal rifle cartridge for Deer hunting in Indiana.
Rifle ctgs must have a bullet dia of .357 or larger. Case length must
be at least 1.16" and no more than 1.8", basically pistol cartridges
used in rifles. Each year Indiana publishes a Hunting and Trapping
Guide that is free and available at gun shops and any big box store
that carries ammo like Walmart. Deer season is over for 2014-2015
but other game is still in season and i'm sure you can find a copy.
It's a must read every year as it has the seasons and any changes
in regulations. It has all regulations regarding Deer hunting including
specifications for guns and bows allowed.
Rifle ctgs must have a bullet dia of .357 or larger. Case length must
be at least 1.16" and no more than 1.8", basically pistol cartridges
used in rifles. Each year Indiana publishes a Hunting and Trapping
Guide that is free and available at gun shops and any big box store
that carries ammo like Walmart. Deer season is over for 2014-2015
but other game is still in season and i'm sure you can find a copy.
It's a must read every year as it has the seasons and any changes
in regulations. It has all regulations regarding Deer hunting including
specifications for guns and bows allowed.
