Post by: KFhunter on November 27, 2012, 11:15:03 PM
I'm going to be calling in an area with both Bobcat and Cougar tracks, and I don't want to blow a huge hole in the Bobcat if one shows, but I also want to put down a Cougar right quick if one shows.
I got 4 options:
12g shot gun
.17HMR
.223 AR w/ 16 inch chrome barrel 1:7 twist
.243 remington 700 20" barrel
Shot gun would be ideal in tight cover stands and I have a lot of confidence in it's put down ability, but on those clear cut stands I'll be shooting a ways.
:dunno:
I really don't want to carry 2 guns to a stand, I'll be by myself most times too.
Post by: demontang on November 27, 2012, 11:20:45 PM
Post by: Doublelunger on November 27, 2012, 11:22:52 PM
Post by: KFhunter on November 27, 2012, 11:23:29 PM
Post by: Jingles on November 27, 2012, 11:43:43 PM
If ya can't shoot straight shoot lots something is gonna hit
Post by: polyanskiyalex on November 28, 2012, 01:57:41 AM
Post by: Houndhunter on November 28, 2012, 02:03:48 AM
Post by: MADMAX on November 28, 2012, 04:37:31 AM
small hole kills quick
Post by: grundy53 on November 28, 2012, 05:32:50 AM
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 29, 2012, 06:50:25 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 29, 2012, 06:57:52 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on November 29, 2012, 06:58:36 PM
Post by: Kola16 on November 29, 2012, 07:13:58 PM
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Post by: aer212 on November 29, 2012, 08:03:18 PM
If I am hunting alone I will carry 2 guns 99% of the time. I have shot a lot of dogs over the years with a scatter gun. That being said I would not just pack a shotgun. If I was only going to take one it would be the 223 for sure :tup:
I am also starting to be a believer in taking a rifle and shotgun when calling. We tried it out a week or two ago and ended up not even using the rifles all day.
Post by: AWS on November 29, 2012, 08:26:11 PM
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 29, 2012, 08:37:41 PM
If I am hunting alone I will carry 2 guns 99% of the time. I have shot a lot of dogs over the years with a scatter gun. That being said I would not just pack a shotgun. If I was only going to take one it would be the 223 for sure :tup:
I am also starting to be a believer in taking a rifle and shotgun when calling. We tried it out a week or two ago and ended up not even using the rifles all day.
Glad I can rub off on you guys a little :chuckle: As long as you don't start cussing like me :chuckle:
Post by: Kola16 on November 29, 2012, 09:00:07 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on November 29, 2012, 09:02:08 PM
If I am hunting alone I will carry 2 guns 99% of the time. I have shot a lot of dogs over the years with a scatter gun. That being said I would not just pack a shotgun. If I was only going to take one it would be the 223 for sure :tup:
I am also starting to be a believer in taking a rifle and shotgun when calling. We tried it out a week or two ago and ended up not even using the rifles all day.
Glad I can rub off on you guys a little :chuckle: As long as you don't start cussing like me :chuckle:
This sounds a little Creepy! :yike: :yike: Maybe a bit westside.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 29, 2012, 09:04:08 PM
They looked at me weird when I just packed my shotgun when I took them out the other day. If arron had not waved his gun at the runner I would have blasted the dog with my scatter gun :chuckle:
Post by: KFhunter on November 29, 2012, 09:07:57 PM
I was thinking out loud about multi-species calling in the mountains, cats don't typically come blasting in, and that is my focus.
Mainly, I don't want to tear one up - I'd be so pissed if I blew a huge hole in one >:(
Post by: Ridgeratt on November 29, 2012, 09:11:17 PM
Post by: KFhunter on November 29, 2012, 09:16:24 PM
I got the AR sighted in somewhat now, so that'll go with me for sure.
I still need to fine tune it with Hornady v-max 55gr but it'll be very close.
Post by: Ridgeratt on November 29, 2012, 09:19:13 PM
Post by: KFhunter on November 29, 2012, 09:27:23 PM
Our paths should cross sometime this winter. :chuckle:
Do you snowmobile or atv with tracks?
Up high I already had to turn back once cause the snow was too deep.
I'll be packing a snowmobile here pretty soon.
Post by: Ridgeratt on November 29, 2012, 09:30:16 PM
Post by: cowlitzkiller on December 11, 2012, 01:34:51 PM
I've had too many coyotes damn near run me over when I wasn't expecting it....even in areas that I would have never thought a coyote would make it to that close of range without me seeing it. The shotgun is essential.