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[theGinsue]

Just for the record, the term "assault rifle" is typically frowned upon here.

"Assualt rifle" is the term thrown around at just about any firearm with certain aesthetic qualities, regardless of the actual function of the firearm.

Realistically, only a fully automatic firearm is really an "assault weapon".

Oh yeah - just to help you with the learning curve.... Most of us here wince strongly when folks use the term "clip" to refer to a "magazine". Just thought I'd save you some grief there should you consider using that term.

[Irving]

I think the minimum caliber for hunting game in Colorado is 6mm. Someone knows for sure and will be along to correct me. Otherwise you could check out the DOW website.

[KevDen2005]

Well I see that Byte is on top of it

[KevDen2005]

Just for the record, the term "assault rifle" is typically frowned upon here.

"Assualt rifle" is the term thrown around at just about any firearm with certain aesthetic qualities, regardless of the actual function of the firearm.

Realistically, only a fully automatic firearm is really an "assault weapon".

Oh yeah - just to help you with the learning curve.... Most of us here wince strongly when folks use the term "clip" to refer to a "magazine". Just thought I'd save you some grief there should you consider using that term.

Even at the PD we don't say "Assault Rifle" for our issued AR's. It's just rifle, Urban Rifle (is what admin likes us to call them I think) and/or bullet thrower (which is my favorite)

[Byte Stryke]

Well I see that Byte is on top of it

Like a Fat kid on a cupcake!

damnit, now I want a Cupcake

If you think about it, even a bolt action rifle is an assault weapon... By definition any weapon has the potential to be used in an assault.
Just saying...


But yeah, Welcome to the forums.
and What makes guns better than women is your Buddy will most likely put some rounds through his gun.

[Seamonkey]

I think the minimum caliber for hunting game in Colorado is 6mm. Someone knows for sure and will be along to correct me. Otherwise you could check out the DOW website.

+1

http://wildlife.state.co.us/

Download the Big Game Hunting brochure for loads of info. Or you can pick one up at a sporting goods store or even Wal Mart.
Centerfire rifles must be minimum .24 caliber (6mm) and they list the bullet requirements as well. This applies to deer, pronghorn, bear, elk and moose. **Edit: "maximum of six rounds in the magazine and chamber combined"

Small game mammals can be taken with less than .23 caliber but you have to have a small game license which requires a valid hunters education card.

And register with H.I.P. as well
http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/...mationProgram/

[Byte Stryke]

+1

http://wildlife.state.co.us/

Download the Big Game Hunting brochure for loads of info. Or you can pick one up at a sporting goods store or even Wal Mart.
Centerfire rifles must be minimum .24 caliber (6mm); maximum 6 round clip; and they list the bullet requirements as well. This applies to deer, pronghorn, bear, elk and moose.

so whats the MAGAZINE Restriction?




Seriously, Thanks for the info on that Seamonkey.


I Wonder if they restrict Belt fed.
Granted, Packing an M60 with 500 rounds up and down the mountains would be a workout, but it would be fun!
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[Seamonkey]

so whats the MAGAZINE Restriction?

d'oh!