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.

[bczandm]

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.

Keep in mind that you must "use expanding bullets" or softpoints. If you don't reload you want to make sure that you have legal ammo available. That's not a problem with .308, not sure about some of the others. I never even considered the FAL for hunting....I'll have to think about that as it sounds fun!
Bob

[aideply09]

enjoy the floatenjoy the silvers, and troutbut its long long odds for a legal moose not saying it wouldnt be a great trip because it would bebut if youre counting on it as a serious moose hunt I think its a stretch my 2 cents