Might be good news for Montana

Nelson86m · Dec 25, 2021

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https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/public-comment-opportunities/reg-proposals/ugb-turkey

This is a start for Montana to get into air gun hunting. Definitely hope it passes we have a lot of turkey in my area, and will hopefully open up hunting for more game with air guns in the future.

beerthief · Dec 25, 2021

HMMM ? PBA pellet is harder than lead and @ 1250 FPS . will a PBA pellet harm the barrel ? Will it fly stable , not tumble @ 1250 or greater ? is anybody else making PBA pellets ? Gamo is all i found

when replying i googled PBA Pellet to find what it meant . answers i got said a hard mix of no lead material . Thankyou for correcting me .

silvershooter589 · Dec 25, 2021

HMMM ? PBA pellet is harder than lead and @ 1250 FPS . will a PBA pellet harm the barrel ? Will it fly stable , not tumble @ 1250 or greater ? is anybody else making PBA pellets ? Gamo is all i found

PBA just means lead free. JSB has some options, but they are generally lighter. So easy to get those velocities in any half decent air rifle. Accuracy, depends on your gun I suppose.

I find it interesting that California, for example, allows anything above .177 caliber and lead pellets for turkey season. Maryland and Virginia also allow airgun turkey hunting but not sure the specifics.

I would probably prefer a .25 to shoot turkey just because I have better guns in that caliber.

c801tfd · Dec 25, 2021

My sons and I hope this passes, would be a fun way to spend a few fall hours and a way to make a few more hunting memories with thier grandfather as well.

SqrlHntr · Dec 26, 2021

Hope the pba doesnt catch on, could be contagious.

Hal4son · Dec 26, 2021

I don't read that as requiring the use of PBA ammo. I read that as a standard for power output. Is there some clarification?

sleebus.jones · Dec 26, 2021

I'd rather see caliber and FPE requirement rather than FPS, which doesn't mean a whole lot. Requiring supersonic velocities for .177 shows some ignorance in what they are proposing.

Nelson86m · Dec 26, 2021

I don't read that as requiring the use of PBA ammo. I read that as a standard for power output. Is there some clarification?

This is how I took it when I read it. Hopefully, lots of good pellet choices that are lead not much for lead free.

dan_house · Dec 27, 2021

Nelson where are you?

Bozeman here....

Nelson86m · Dec 27, 2021

I am in Colstrip currently and originally from up by Scobey area.

Guest · Dec 27, 2021

Hmm, 24 foot pounds in .177 and likely about the same in l.22. Reasonable for head shots, might be a bit light for body shots. If there is a comment period seek clarification and amplification so that you can ensure the use of heavy (for caliber) pellets which will give adequate penetration on body shots. People are going to take them no matter what you do, you might as well ensure the rules are also fair to the turkeys.

Nelson86m · Dec 27, 2021

If you go to the link I posted and then click on the UPLAND GAME BIRD AND TURKEY tab it has an online comment section. Definitely worth it to go in and post

SDellinger · Dec 27, 2021

I am in Colstrip currently and originally from up by Scobey area.

I worked on the power plant in 1975-76 when it was under construction. My first time out west from NC. Nice people. First time I ever saw a truck plugged in.

Ezana4CE · Dec 27, 2021

They’re proposing to allow airguns for turkey hunting and one of the stipulations is a proposed requirement suggesting that a .177 shoot a minimum of 1250 fps? What!? 950 fps for a .22, ok I believe I’ve read about folks shooting in that range, but supersonic .177 shots? Not only do I wonder about the stability of the projectile at that speed, but the sound will negate one of the advantages that airgun hunters hold. Can the supersonic crack be mitigated with a moderator? I’m really green in this area but this reads extremely odd even to me.

Nelson86m · Dec 27, 2021

I am in Colstrip currently and originally from up by Scobey area.

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I worked on the power plant in 1975-76 when it was under construction. My first time out west from NC. Nice people. First time I ever saw a truck plugged in.