Post by: WA hunter14 on July 20, 2014, 03:23:40 PM
:semi auto, for multiple wolf oportunity
:accurate, for obvious reasons
:enough knockdown power for deer at longer ranges
:price,personaly i would be hoping to get into something in the 500 to 800 range without optic but cheaper is always better as long as it still gets it done :chuckle:
So far im thinking ar15 in 6.8 or ar10 in 308. but i really dont know much about this type of thing so the more info the better!
Post by: yorketransport on July 20, 2014, 03:32:36 PM
I say an AR-10 in 260 with 120gr Accubonds would be pretty fun. I would tend to think that any good deer rifle would work pretty well.
Andrew
Post by: Biggerhammer on July 20, 2014, 03:38:50 PM
On a AR15 platform. blackHole Weaponry does the 6x6.8 SPC and the 6.5x6.8 SPC or the .243 LBC along with the .264 LBC.
Post by: wadu1 on July 20, 2014, 03:44:57 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 20, 2014, 03:56:16 PM
223 AR is all you need for a semi........
Post by: fly-by on July 20, 2014, 04:05:15 PM
In AR-10 style rifles DPMS makes the "Lite Hunter" in .243 and .260. Light profile barrel and carbon fiber handguard keep it under 8 pounds. There are usually one or two for sale on Gunbroker in the $1100 range. I have one in .338 Federal and it's great. You could get a slightly heavier model and the upper end of your stated budget, but it might be a bit much to hoof around.
Post by: Curly on July 23, 2014, 01:09:40 PM
I don't understand the recommendations for AR's but I guess that is just me. ???
Edit - oops. I now see where a semi auto was a requirement.
Post by: Curly on July 23, 2014, 01:14:01 PM
Post by: demontang on July 23, 2014, 06:34:41 PM
Post by: grundy53 on July 23, 2014, 06:38:09 PM
This topic seems like it could go horribly wrong!
I say an AR-10 in 260 with 120gr Accubonds would be pretty fun. I would tend to think that any good deer rifle would work pretty well.
Andrew
:yeah:
OR
The .243 Winchester with the heavies and a 7 or 8 twist would take care of a Wolf nicely out past the yardage you described with minimal recoil. Quality brass available with a huge selection of bullets.
On a AR15 platform. blackHole Weaponry does the 6x6.8 SPC and the 6.5x6.8 SPC or the .243 LBC along with the .264 LBC.
:yeah:
I'm assuming you plan on hunting wolves where it is legal.
Post by: KFhunter on July 23, 2014, 08:08:30 PM
The topic is valid as we have more than a couple HW members hunting wolves in MT/ID - and I plan to hunt them in WA when legal. Might go to MT and ID too.
Post by: grundy53 on July 23, 2014, 08:22:01 PM
I thought they made the 7STW for ridge-top to canyon bottom wolf plinking :dunno:
The topic is valid as we have more than a couple HW members hunting wolves in MT/ID - and I plan to hunt them in WA when legal. Might go to MT and ID too.
I agree. I hunt them in ID.
Post by: WA hunter14 on July 23, 2014, 08:22:45 PM
This topic seems like it could go horribly wrong!
I say an AR-10 in 260 with 120gr Accubonds would be pretty fun. I would tend to think that any good deer rifle would work pretty well.
Andrew
:yeah:
ORThe .243 Winchester with the heavies and a 7 or 8 twist would take care of a Wolf nicely out past the yardage you described with minimal recoil. Quality brass available with a huge selection of bullets.
On a AR15 platform. blackHole Weaponry does the 6x6.8 SPC and the 6.5x6.8 SPC or the .243 LBC along with the .264 LBC.
:yeah:
I'm assuming you plan on hunting wolves where it is legal.
yea i live in idaho now
Post by: grundy53 on July 23, 2014, 08:26:50 PM
Post by: lokidog on July 23, 2014, 08:30:07 PM
Post by: jay.sharkbait on July 23, 2014, 08:35:38 PM
Ok, I would if there was wind. Maybe.....
Post by: TwoSixFourWins on July 24, 2014, 04:26:47 PM
Post by: JJB11B on July 24, 2014, 04:40:21 PM
Post by: KFhunter on July 24, 2014, 05:42:38 PM
nothing like a cloud of fur wafting across a snowy field and 20 feet of red mist on the frozen snow
Post by: Jellymon on July 24, 2014, 05:48:15 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 24, 2014, 06:04:35 PM
nothing like a cloud of fur wafting across a snowy field and 20 feet of red mist on the frozen snow
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.........that was beautiful. You should write short stories. :tup:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 24, 2014, 06:50:46 PM
Post by: ValleyHunter88 on July 26, 2014, 01:33:10 AM
Bolt action 257 Weatherby. That's what I take with me.I agree, the 257 Weatherby is more than enough cartridge for wolves, will take out a deer (or anything in North America) at almost any range. Another choice is the 240 Weatherby. Not as versatile as the 257 but good for deer out to about 400 yards. Also a great varmint cartridge.
223 AR is all you need for a semi........