Author Topic: Best Wolf Caliber (Read 15260 times)

CAMPMEAT · « **on:** August 28, 2015, 08:54:18 PM »

What do you think would be the best caliber to shoot a wolf with ? I do not want to NOT blow it to smithereens as I want a rug or full mount.

And no typical arguing please. Just answer this question plain and simple.

Bob33 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 28, 2015, 08:55:15 PM »

I would suggest .223.

JimmyHoffa · « **Reply #2 on:** August 28, 2015, 08:56:31 PM »

What ranges? I'd say .223 Rem unless long range then .220 Swift

257wbymagkiller · « **Reply #3 on:** August 28, 2015, 08:57:39 PM »

Well it depends on what class washington puts them in, small game like coyotes or other ( hahahaha the day washington has a wolf season hahaha

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If it were like coyotes id use a 22-250 and if it were in a class with a minimum of .24 cal id use my trusty 240 weatherby

just my

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 28, 2015, 08:59:07 PM »

I would go 22-250 or 243 would be my picks. If I planed on cross canyon shooting something like 25-06 or 257 would probably get to go along for the ride.

wadu1 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 28, 2015, 08:59:36 PM »

Steve, the last one I saw taken (Canada) was with a .270, very little damage to the pelt. It was a 130 gr Nosler BT, if that helps.

257wbymagkiller · « **Reply #6 on:** August 28, 2015, 09:02:57 PM »

I was going to say .257 but if you were doing a rug you might have a size hole to try a sew shut on the exit

cbond3318 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 28, 2015, 09:04:20 PM »

Grenade. Ah, never mind you want to save the hide .....

sled · « **Reply #8 on:** August 28, 2015, 09:11:17 PM »

308. Plenty of power, and pic your bullet depending on damage wanted.

Curly · « **Reply #9 on:** August 28, 2015, 09:18:21 PM »

Quote from: CAMPMEAT on August 28, 2015, 08:54:18 PM

What do you think would be the best caliber to shoot a wolf with ? I do not want to NOT blow it to smithereens as I want a rug or full mount.

250 savage

2labs · « **Reply #10 on:** August 28, 2015, 09:18:45 PM »

My next rifle. Something 6.5ish

HUNTINCOUPLE · « **Reply #11 on:** August 28, 2015, 09:21:13 PM »

Caliber is important but bullet choice would be very important as well . A bullet that enters with a small hole and does not exit......

CAMPMEAT · « **Reply #12 on:** August 28, 2015, 09:24:11 PM »

My choices would be all with factory loads :

257 Weatherby
25-06
223
Grendel ( but to heavy, Biggerhammer gun)
6.5 Creedmoor ( probably too big )
22-250

I really don't know how far of a shot, if I'm lucky enough to see one in Avery Idaho. I'm leaning towards my 700 Mountain Light in 25-06.

quadrafire · « **Reply #13 on:** August 28, 2015, 09:31:07 PM »

.260 rem or 7mm mauser

MountainWalk · « **Reply #14 on:** August 28, 2015, 09:38:45 PM »

6mm, 243,25-06,7x57, 30-06.
Take your pick. I'd stay below 3000fps

257wbymagkiller · « **Reply #15 on:** August 28, 2015, 10:26:29 PM »

Id say 22-250 in your case if its under 200 yards and anything farther 257 weatherby with a 115 grain accubond my absolute favorite caliber in the world!

WAcoyotehunter · « **Reply #16 on:** August 29, 2015, 06:46:33 AM »

Whatever you have in your hands. You can sew up a hide:)

I have used my 243, but haven't had a shot opportunity yet.

sticky · « **Reply #17 on:** August 29, 2015, 12:49:03 PM »

.22-250 End of story.

Dhoey07 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 29, 2015, 01:46:18 PM »

.270 or .308

Taco280AI · « **Reply #19 on:** August 29, 2015, 02:32:36 PM »

Badhabit · « **Reply #20 on:** August 29, 2015, 02:38:15 PM »

12 gauge shot from a helicopter or super cub.

bobcat · « **Reply #21 on:** August 29, 2015, 03:00:05 PM »

Out of those choices I'd go with the 25/06. Use a bullet that won't blow up, maybe a Partition. No core lokts!

Dan-o · « **Reply #22 on:** August 29, 2015, 03:53:49 PM »

I think your 25-06 would be perfect.

Plenty of pop, plenty of power.

CAMPMEAT · « **Reply #23 on:** August 29, 2015, 04:05:20 PM »

Quote from: Dan-o on August 29, 2015, 03:53:49 PM

I think your 25-06 would be perfect.

Plenty of pop, plenty of power.

I think that's what Im taking. It's a 22 inch barrel if I remember right. It will fit on my ATV perfectly too.

jasnt · « **Reply #24 on:** August 29, 2015, 04:30:29 PM »

243 is what I would use, first cause I have one and love it,2nd cause it's accurate and still Carey's plenty of energy out there in the distance. Efficient on powder and plenty of components available to choose from. Cheap enough for plenty of practice but will do the job well.
Take the 95gr vld @3100 fps(26" tube) still over 1000ft/lbs at 500 yards less than 15" of windage with full value 10mph wind

CAMPMEAT · « **Reply #25 on:** August 29, 2015, 04:43:01 PM »

Quote from: jasnt on August 29, 2015, 04:30:29 PM

243 is what I would use, first cause I have one and love it,2nd cause it's accurate and still Carey's plenty of energy out there in the distance. Efficient on powder and plenty of components available to choose from. Cheap enough for plenty of practice but will do the job well.
Take the 95gr vld @3100 fps(26" tube) still over 1000ft/lbs at 500 yards less than 15" of windage with full value 10mph wind

I don't own a 243. I have a 6.5 Creedmoor which is much better in my mind. IF, I have the luck to see one even within a reasonable range, I don't want to blow it up. I think my 140 grain VLD's would do that.

I did check the Idaho game laws and I did not see any caliber restrictions for anything. Weird or old age and can't read..

jasnt · « **Reply #26 on:** August 29, 2015, 05:01:56 PM »

Quote from: CAMPMEAT on August 29, 2015, 04:43:01 PM

Quote from: jasnt on August 29, 2015, 04:30:29 PM
243 is what I would use, first cause I have one and love it,2nd cause it's accurate and still Carey's plenty of energy out there in the distance. Efficient on powder and plenty of components available to choose from. Cheap enough for plenty of practice but will do the job well.
Take the 95gr vld @3100 fps(26" tube) still over 1000ft/lbs at 500 yards less than 15" of windage with full value 10mph wind

I don't own a 243. I have a 6.5 Creedmoor which is much better in my mind. IF, I have the luck to see one even within a reasonable range, I don't want to blow it up. I think my 140 grain VLD's would do that.

I did check the Idaho game laws and I did not see any caliber restrictions for anything. Weird or old age and can't read..

i don't think they do have any restrictions on cal. I know of people using a 22-250 for deer in Idaho 6.5 I'm sure would be a great wolf cal. Maybe a fmj style bullet would be a better choose fur wise

CAMPMEAT · « **Reply #27 on:** August 29, 2015, 05:04:50 PM »

Quote from: jasnt on August 29, 2015, 05:01:56 PM

Quote from: CAMPMEAT on August 29, 2015, 04:43:01 PM
Quote from: jasnt on August 29, 2015, 04:30:29 PM
243 is what I would use, first cause I have one and love it,2nd cause it's accurate and still Carey's plenty of energy out there in the distance. Efficient on powder and plenty of components available to choose from. Cheap enough for plenty of practice but will do the job well.
Take the 95gr vld @3100 fps(26" tube) still over 1000ft/lbs at 500 yards less than 15" of windage with full value 10mph wind

I don't own a 243. I have a 6.5 Creedmoor which is much better in my mind. IF, I have the luck to see one even within a reasonable range, I don't want to blow it up. I think my 140 grain VLD's would do that.

I did check the Idaho game laws and I did not see any caliber restrictions for anything. Weird or old age and can't read..
i don't think they do have any restrictions on cal. I know of people using a 22-250 for deer in Idaho 6.5 I'm sure would be a great wolf cal. Maybe a fmj style bullet would be a better choose fur wise

My AR would be a good choice for multiple wounds.....

2labs · « **Reply #28 on:** August 29, 2015, 05:12:31 PM »

For what it's worth, I was in idaho for the rockchuck derby and talked quite a bit to a local about Wolves. He said he's seen quite a few but there a mile away and going the other way!
I would go as long rang as possible on Cal. Choice

CAMPMEAT · « **Reply #29 on:** August 29, 2015, 05:16:00 PM »

Quote from: 2labs on August 29, 2015, 05:12:31 PM

For what it's worth, I was in idaho for the rockchuck derby and talked quite a bit to a local about Wolves. He said he's seen quite a few but there a mile away and going the other way!
I would go as long rang as possible on Cal. Choice

Creedmoor, 308, 300RUM, 300WSM I guess...oh, and the BIGGERHAMMER 6.5 Grendel I have.

Windwalker · « **Reply #30 on:** September 03, 2015, 09:29:41 PM »

I'll let ya know in a couple of weeks -

Primary will be the 243 with 95gr Partitions and using a 300 WIN MAG for back up if further influence is needed.

CAMPMEAT · « **Reply #31 on:** September 03, 2015, 09:42:33 PM »

I took my Creedmoor and AR with me. I saw one nice bear today and that's it.

Dan-o · « **Reply #32 on:** September 03, 2015, 09:45:08 PM »

25-06!!!!!

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CAMPMEAT · « **Reply #33 on:** September 03, 2015, 09:50:43 PM »

Quote from: Dan-o on September 03, 2015, 09:45:08 PM

25-06!!!!!

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I have one, but they don't have the flat shooting distance like a 6.5 boolit does.

Dan-o · « **Reply #34 on:** September 03, 2015, 09:53:09 PM »

That surprises me - not that I'm doubting you.
I just thought a 25 cal with a good BC would fly with the 6.5's......... But I honestly don't pay much attention to that stuff so.....

CAMPMEAT · « **Reply #35 on:** September 03, 2015, 10:00:27 PM »

Quote from: Dan-o on September 03, 2015, 09:53:09 PM

That surprises me - not that I'm doubting you.
I just thought a 25 cal with a good BC would fly with the 6.5's......... But I honestly don't pay much attention to that stuff so.....

I've never seen any of the long distant shooters i know use a 25 caliber bullet. 6mm and the 6.5's are the ticket. Even 30 calibers aren't that popular. The 308 168 grn Sierra's seems to be a has been almost.

Dan-o · « **Reply #36 on:** September 03, 2015, 10:02:41 PM »

Makes sense now that you mention that.

When I was a young man, I recall the 25-06 being the sexy caliber.

That was before all of today's cool calibers.

Limhangerslayer · « **Reply #37 on:** September 03, 2015, 10:03:12 PM »

Quote from: CAMPMEAT on August 28, 2015, 08:54:18 PM

What do you think would be the best caliber to shoot a wolf with ? I do not want to NOT blow it to smithereens as I want a rug or full mount.

And no typical arguing please. Just answer this question plain and simple.

Idaho a 25 caliber or bigger. Washington I'd use a 22 lr.

Dan-o · « **Reply #38 on:** September 03, 2015, 10:16:37 PM »

rudysts · « **Reply #39 on:** September 07, 2015, 08:25:14 AM »

280 Ackley pushing a 180 Berger

CAMPMEAT · « **Reply #40 on:** September 07, 2015, 08:46:17 AM »

I brought my Savage 6.5 Creedmoor with some hand loaded 140 VLD's. Haven't anything except one cow moose and a bear and a couple grouse. It's thick, steep, nasty territory here.

jasnt · « **Reply #41 on:** September 07, 2015, 06:52:27 PM »

Good luck camp meat Are you calling them?

CAMPMEAT · « **Reply #42 on:** September 07, 2015, 07:09:14 PM »

Quote from: jasnt on September 07, 2015, 06:52:27 PM

Good luck camp meat Are you calling them?

We've just been riding around on our quads, but the weather has been horrible. We saw a moose and a bear and that's it. Going back for another week or so, since I drove my wife home today so I can try harder now..

jasnt · « **Reply #43 on:** September 07, 2015, 09:24:13 PM »

Hope ya find a few! Wish I could join ya. With work this year I dout I'll get the chance to get over there this year

The Gobble-stopper · « **Reply #44 on:** September 09, 2015, 02:42:03 PM »

Thermal nuclear warhead. Oh yea you said something about not blowing it to smithereens. Does totally vaporizing them count?

YoterHunter · « **Reply #45 on:** September 12, 2015, 05:59:24 PM »

Any thing that will kill it is the best cal.

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