terp91
Active Member
I tried searching but didn't find anything. If it's already been answered please re-direct me to the existing thread.
I've only ever hunted with SAAMI approved cartridges, but am interested in the legality of hunting with a wildcat in Maryland. The DNR site only has minimum energy requirements listed for each rifles and pistol (1200 ft-lbs / 700 ft-lbs), and says to consult ammunition guides for this information. If a given cartridge meets the energy requirement based on muzzle velocity and bullet weight, but doesn't have any data available in published reloading manuals, is it still legal to use for deer?
I've only ever hunted with SAAMI approved cartridges, but am interested in the legality of hunting with a wildcat in Maryland. The DNR site only has minimum energy requirements listed for each rifles and pistol (1200 ft-lbs / 700 ft-lbs), and says to consult ammunition guides for this information. If a given cartridge meets the energy requirement based on muzzle velocity and bullet weight, but doesn't have any data available in published reloading manuals, is it still legal to use for deer?