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Quote from: bradslam on October 26, 2014, 08:26:42 AMQuote from: wildweeds on October 25, 2014, 07:47:45 PMReally no fun in owning just one,I have SQUIRREL syndrome, .204,(2) .223's(bolt and AR) .243,.270,7MM Rem Mag.I got lucky enough in 93 to draw a Goat tag,used the 7MM on him.Honestly it wasn't enough gun(3 shots in the boilerhouse and he still ran all over the backcountry and turned into a JUMPER!),If I were to do it again(Which will never happen because I found it impossible to cook with any method) The minimum Caliber would be .338 win mag and the shot would be a blow both shoulders out.When I shot my goat with my .257 Roberts, it ran maybe 30 yards and dropped dead. My grandfather shot quite a few goats in B.C. with his Bob. It is a documented fact that the caliber possesses magical properties. Enough gun is rarely ever the issue with goats. They are slab sided. Going more gun usually works in reverse on these unique critters. Bullet design ends up being the magical factor with goats. More and more guides up north are starting to suggest using the Hornady SST, A-Max or Berger bullets rather than more gun. When using heavy for caliber bullets Boddington has even mentioned breaking the hips with the first shot and then following up with a shot to the chest.In 1993 or '94 I was at the Bighorn Canyon ranch getting a pig to serve at our wedding. While there a Barnes group was testing some bullet on Catalina goats. Those goats were taking shots like a wishing well taking quarters. Shots were finding their spots and those goats would just not grant the shooters wish! Then later in the day a father brought his son up for his first animal. Shooting a 243 and Winchester Powerpoints the youngster nearly turned his goat inside out with the first well placed shot. Caliber, penetration and magnum velocity had zero advantage over choosing the right bullet for the job.
Quote from: wildweeds on October 25, 2014, 07:47:45 PMReally no fun in owning just one,I have SQUIRREL syndrome, .204,(2) .223's(bolt and AR) .243,.270,7MM Rem Mag.I got lucky enough in 93 to draw a Goat tag,used the 7MM on him.Honestly it wasn't enough gun(3 shots in the boilerhouse and he still ran all over the backcountry and turned into a JUMPER!),If I were to do it again(Which will never happen because I found it impossible to cook with any method) The minimum Caliber would be .338 win mag and the shot would be a blow both shoulders out.When I shot my goat with my .257 Roberts, it ran maybe 30 yards and dropped dead. My grandfather shot quite a few goats in B.C. with his Bob. It is a documented fact that the caliber possesses magical properties.
Really no fun in owning just one,I have SQUIRREL syndrome, .204,(2) .223's(bolt and AR) .243,.270,7MM Rem Mag.I got lucky enough in 93 to draw a Goat tag,used the 7MM on him.Honestly it wasn't enough gun(3 shots in the boilerhouse and he still ran all over the backcountry and turned into a JUMPER!),If I were to do it again(Which will never happen because I found it impossible to cook with any method) The minimum Caliber would be .338 win mag and the shot would be a blow both shoulders out.
300wm followed by 270
Quote from: huntnphool on October 26, 2014, 12:17:42 AM7mm MagRem mag? SAUM? RUM? Wby mag? LRM? WSM? Are there others with mag at the end?
7mm Mag