.22 or shotgun

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Posted: 05 Oct 2005 6:35 PM
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I have a 25-06 weatherby and I was going to take it varmint hunting but I guess they dont allow a rifle for anything at all here huh. oh well back in the gun safe it goes! lol So what would you recomend for hunting rabit and such. I have a short/heavy barrel marlin .22 self loader..would that suffice or should I buy a shotgun?

Posted: 05 Oct 2005 6:38 PM
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Unless you have a rifle permit and even if you do, I don't think you can use it. Safest bet is to buy a shotgun. __________________ It isn't the catch or the kill that makes for a great outdoor experience but enjoying all that God has created for us. Email me at birdmanmike@verizon.net instead of using PM's Official Hunt and Fish NJ Pro Staffer

Posted: 05 Oct 2005 6:39 PM
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Shotgun! You can use .22 for disposing trapped animals in NJ and I thin maybe woodchuck but not sure. __________________ Member UBNJ Weapons of Choice Bow - PSE FireStorm Lite Shotgun - Remington 1187 Future owner of a T/C Encore Need to find time to HUNT ------> PRO STAFFER

Posted: 05 Oct 2005 6:41 PM
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Quote: I have a 25-06 weatherby Great gun, My Father has a Weatherby 7mm, Accurate as hell, I have a Savage Model 9 .270 that I use for deer in PA.

Posted: 05 Oct 2005 6:47 PM
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Quote: My Father has a Weatherby 7mm, Accurate as hell I have a Weatherby Accumark in 7mm Wby Mag,its last 3 shot group at 100 yds measued 0.690".Yes,they are fine rifles!

Posted: 05 Oct 2005 7:08 PM
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I'd have to say Mister Trusty 12 gauge, shotgun that is. David __________________ NJ... Where fun comes to die!

Posted: 05 Oct 2005 7:17 PM
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As far as I know (i'm pretty sure on this) The only time it is legal to use a .22 is when dispatching trapped animals with a rifle permit, as previously stated. However, you may use any rifle (centerfire included) to hunt woodchucks on PRIVATE land. No rifles on state land.. in other words, shotgun it is!

Posted: 05 Oct 2005 7:22 PM
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i would recommend a shotgun for most small game!