[Chappy410]

Did anyone attend the NRC meeting today, if so what was the decision on the Straight Walled cartridge regulation?
Thanks for the update.
Thom

 

[otcarcher]

It was made permanent.

 

[12Point]

Any other cartridges added?

 

[red wolf]

??? New cartridges

 

[Luv2hunteup]

The sunset clause was removed.
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/03WCO2017_Straight-Walled_Cartridges_559976_7.pdf

 

[IAmLegend]

No changes in bill.


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[red wolf]

What is the sunset clause ?

 

[jr28schalm]

Glad I sold that heavy a $$ slug gun

 

[Luv2hunteup]

What is the sunset clause ?

Scroll down to the bottom of the WCO to part (o) to see what was removed.
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/03WCO2017_Straight_Walled_Cartridges_INFO_554293_7.pdf

 

[junkman]

It was made permanent.

:woohoo1:Glad I bought that 450 BM now.:woohoo1:

 

[tnt1960]

COOL! My Marlin 1894 44 magnum is here to stay!

 

[Nitro225Optimax]

Wish 45-70 was allowed. So stupid it's not.

 

[IAmLegend]

Wish 45-70 was allowed. So stupid it's not.

I totally agree.


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[spznation]

I totally agree.


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And 30-30, 30 carbine, 458 socom, many more

 

[IAmLegend]

Yep


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[Ken]

Or, all straight walled cartridges, 30-50 cal. Pretty simple

 

[Big Beard]

Without the prospect of APR's or a bait ban, I played devils advocate for making the whole LP into a shotgun zone, as a way to somehow reduce the 70% yearling buck harvest in my area. But since it appears that both expanded APR's and bait bans are becoming more likely, I emailed the powers that be in Lansing the following...

It appears that the rule allowing straight wall cartridges in the SLP is up for renewal. I certainly hope that you are all for making this a permanent change. The excitement for the rule is obvious, as is the money that goes to Pittman/Robertson, due to the increase in sales. It would be an injustice to allow this rule to lapse.



May I suggest taking the rule one step further. Given the ballistics comparison between modern inline muzzleloaders, high tech slug guns and the 30-30 rifle, there's virtually no reason for the incredibly popular 30-30 not to be included on the "legal cartridge list" in the SLP, even if not straight walled. When sighted in at zero at 100 yards, the 30-30 drops over 17" at 250 yards. When sighted in zero at 150 yards, the 30-30 drops over 5 feet at 300 yards! That's on par with modern shotgun slugs and ML's. And if you're really hoping to attract more buzz and excitement, include the popular 45/70 on the "legal cartridge" list. The .44 mag, which is legal, drops 40" at 250 yards when sighted in at 50 yards. But the 45/70 drops 57" at 250 yards when sighted in at 50 yards, with the heavier bullets. Which is safer in the SLP?

 

[Big Beard]

Your first part of the ballistics claim on the 30-30 is true but not the 2nd. 5 feet? It's only only 2 ft at 300 when zeroed at 150 with a 170 gr bullet. http://guide.sportsmansguide.com/ballistic-chart/remington_charts/3030wbal.htm