I agree that centerfire rifles (shoulder mounted) should be allowed. But there are many populated areas throughout the state. Columbus, Seymour, Greencastle, Greenfield, Shelbyville, etc. on the small town side. Evansville, Louisville metro, Cincy metro on the bigger scale.

So trying to base it on population or terrain is an exercise in futility. I'd just as soon leave it the way it is than do that.

I don't really care all that much when it comes to killing deer. The old 12 gauge 870 is all I need for that. I'd just like to hunt deer with my rifles.