I live in Germantown/Gaithersburg area. Thinking of joining IWLA here in Montgomery that allow deer hunting on their club property. How good is the deer hunting in this county? I moved here from out of state right before covid 19 hit and everything got shut down. I haven't hunted since 2005 and thinking of getting back in. From looking at Maryland's DNR, this area is pistol cartridge or shotgun only? No bottleneck cartridges, correct? Handguns require 6" barrel and 700 ft-lb. Rifles require 1200 ft lb at muzzle.
I have a left handed 223rem bolt action and 4" GP100 357mag. The handgun is a no go, and while the 223rem could squeak out the 1200 ft lb not sure if I'd want to push my chances with game warden.
What would be a cheap(er) way for me as a left handed shooter to get back into deer hunter. Would your recommend a lever action 44mag or 6"+revolver? Or perhaps single shot 44mag? I am a hand loader so I can roll my own ammo if needed. Open to suggestions.
I have a left handed 223rem bolt action and 4" GP100 357mag. The handgun is a no go, and while the 223rem could squeak out the 1200 ft lb not sure if I'd want to push my chances with game warden.
What would be a cheap(er) way for me as a left handed shooter to get back into deer hunter. Would your recommend a lever action 44mag or 6"+revolver? Or perhaps single shot 44mag? I am a hand loader so I can roll my own ammo if needed. Open to suggestions.