Which military rifle can be legaly used for hunting in CO

[Glock19fan]

Hi guys, I am planing to buy some military rifle( AK-47, SKS or other) and I would like to use it for hunting too in the future. Do you have any suggestions, is it legal?

Thanks

[USMC88-93]

Talking out my ass here but......

Meet the requirements of caliber for the intended game. Think about velocity and weight of the projectile as well.

The intended rifle can only be capable of loading 5 rounds total as I recall as well. Meaning any magazine would have to be permanently blocked.(not sure about that) But weapons such as 1917's and 1903's would work with the proper ammunition in 30-06

But I still must ask why (dont own a hunting rifle?)and what weapon you were intending to use?

[Glock19fan]

Thanks,
I was thinking about SKS or Mosin Nagant. I just love to collect old military guns.

[newracer]

LEGAL HUNTING METHODS
1. CENTERFIRE RIFLES
a. Must be min. .24 caliber (6 mm).
b. Must have min. a 16-inch barrel and be at least 26 inches long.
c. If semiautomatic, they can hold max. of 6 rounds in the magazine and
chamber combined.
d. Must use expanding bullets that weigh min. 70 grains for deer, pronghorn
and bear, 85 grains for elk and moose, and have an impact energy (at
100 yds.) of 1,000-ft. pounds as rated by manufacturer.

[USMC88-93]

LEGAL HUNTING METHODS...........

Looks like I was close if not specific. I thought the rifle had to be five rounds total.

[Marlin]

Only shotgun counts the one in the chamber,3 total.

SKS, you would either have to get a 5 round mag or block the mag in such a way that it would not be "easily" removed..

The MN would be the best bet.. It would have the power and range that the 7.62X39mm lacks. Plus with the M44, if you're close enough, You could shoot and BBQ at the same time.

[Glock19fan]

Cool, I will try to buy Mosin Nagan.
Should i look for 1891/30 rifle. Is there big accuracy difference between 1891/30 rifle and M44 Carbine?


Thanks

[TFOGGER]

Cool, I will try to buy Mosin Nagan.
Should i look for 1891/30 rifle. Is there big accuracy difference between 1891/30 rifle and M44 Carbine?


Thanks

Either will shoot accurately enough for big game out to any reasonable distance (~250 yards iron sight) with proper ammo. Be careful, though, most of 'em were bored .310-.311 and will digest almost anything without issues, but some (mine's a Sako) are .308, and show serious pressure signs with commercial hunting ammo. The accuracy on mine bites with the bigger bullets too, but it's a tack driver out past 500 yards with 168 grain .308 bullets in handloads.

[Glock19fan]

Silly question.
Can I go hunting with extended bayonet(M44)? I heard you have to extend it if you want to shoot accurately.
I like the look of M44 better, so if accuracy is not that different from 100-200 ft I woulf like to buy it.
What is fair price for good condition M44 locally?
Best place to buy ammo?

[SSChameleon]

Scotties Militaria on Colfax has mosins. Get one with a good bore. I've had a M44 which was accurate enough out to 200 yards, it was counterbored but bright and shiny with solid lands/grooves.

I had a 91/30 once that wouldn't group at all with any ammo. Fun to shoot but not for hunting. Don't worry about the bayonet. Mine felt more balanced when extended but was just as accurate folded. The biggest benefit is you can run the deer/elk through if you don't get a clean kill.

You can find Mosins for $100 but be sure to drop the bolt and check the bore. One with a good bore that has not been counterbored will run you about $125-150.