Originally Posted By: LARUEminatiOriginally Posted By: West.Mass.HunterWhat are you night hunters using for boomsticks?? Being able to only use .22lr, shotguns and muzzeloaders I'm curious
12GA at night, Versa-Max with a red-dot.
Forget the muzzleloader, theirs now language on the books specifically stating not leagl when their's 22LR restrictions in place (night hunting). It's deep and hidden within the laws.
Some use 22LR and i've considered it, you can hit them out further but it has the same "effective" kill range as the 12GA with way less projectiles. I know people that have used 22LR and they seldom find them.
Best not to overthink it you'll wear yourself down, bottom line the laws suck. Stick with the 12GA and good loads.
This state can't make anything black and white can they. Thanks for the info on the muzzleloader. Do you use NV or thermal with the red dot or just use the moon? And are you hunting over bait or calling??