So I searched though the the forum here and found several past threads about hunting with an AR/.223 and the 7 round magazine limit, but I couldnt find anything or anyone that had ever spoke with the wildlife department or a game warden to get the specific details about this issue. I just now called the main office in OKC and my question to the guy I spoke with was "If I hunt deer with my .223, can I use my 30rd magazine if I take off the floorplate and put a plug in so it will only hold 7 rounds?" I didnt really get a specific answer. He said that the magazine can only be capable of holding 7 rounds and cant be changed out in the field. So then I responded, "So if I use my 30rd magazine with a plug, the floor plate would then have to be welded closed so it could not be changed out in the field? or do I specifically have to buy a 5 round magazine to hunt with?" He didnt give a direct answer, but basically said that the regulations do not say that you have to use a 5 round magazine, and its on a case by case basis, and just depends on the situationi and what the game warden sees or finds while in the field. So to me it seems that plugging the magazine should be fine, as long as you follow the regulations and laws and arent trying to change it out in the field to hold more than 7 rounds. And I wouldnt carry that much extra ammo with me either, otherwise I think that would look suspicious to a game warden. I dont have access to any sort of welder, but I think I may try putting some jb weld on the floor plate, just as an added measure of making it harder or not possible to change it out while in the field.
Just thought Id share that info with you guys and see what your thoughts are on this?
Just thought Id share that info with you guys and see what your thoughts are on this?
