Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 28, 2015, 08:54:18 PM
And no typical arguing please. Just answer this question plain and simple.
Post by: Bob33 on August 28, 2015, 08:55:15 PM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on August 28, 2015, 08:56:31 PM
Post by: 257wbymagkiller on August 28, 2015, 08:57:39 PM
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 :twocents:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 28, 2015, 08:59:07 PM
Post by: wadu1 on August 28, 2015, 08:59:36 PM
Post by: 257wbymagkiller on August 28, 2015, 09:02:57 PM
Post by: cbond3318 on August 28, 2015, 09:04:20 PM
Post by: sled on August 28, 2015, 09:11:17 PM
Post by: Curly on August 28, 2015, 09:18:21 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
Post by: 2labs on August 28, 2015, 09:18:45 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on August 28, 2015, 09:21:13 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 28, 2015, 09:24:11 PM
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.
Post by: quadrafire on August 28, 2015, 09:31:07 PM
Post by: MountainWalk on August 28, 2015, 09:38:45 PM
Take your pick. I'd stay below 3000fps
Post by: 257wbymagkiller on August 28, 2015, 10:26:29 PM
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on August 29, 2015, 06:46:33 AM
I have used my 243, but haven't had a shot opportunity yet.
Post by: sticky on August 29, 2015, 12:49:03 PM
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Post by: Badhabit on August 29, 2015, 02:38:15 PM
Post by: bobcat on August 29, 2015, 03:00:05 PM
Post by: Dan-o on August 29, 2015, 03:53:49 PM
Plenty of pop, plenty of power.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 29, 2015, 04:05:20 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. :tup:
Post by: jasnt on August 29, 2015, 04:30:29 PM
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
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 29, 2015, 04:43:01 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..
Post by: jasnt on August 29, 2015, 05:01:56 PM
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 wise243 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..
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 29, 2015, 05:04:50 PM
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 wise243 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..
My AR would be a good choice for multiple wounds..... :chuckle:
Post by: 2labs on August 29, 2015, 05:12:31 PM
I would go as long rang as possible on Cal. Choice :twocents:
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 29, 2015, 05:16:00 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 :twocents:
Creedmoor, 308, 300RUM, 300WSM I guess...oh, and the BIGGERHAMMER 6.5 Grendel I have. :tup:
Post by: Windwalker on September 03, 2015, 09:29:41 PM
I'll let ya know in a couple of weeks - :chuckle:
Primary will be the 243 with 95gr Partitions and using a 300 WIN MAG for back up if further influence is needed.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 03, 2015, 09:42:33 PM
Post by: Dan-o on September 03, 2015, 09:45:08 PM
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 03, 2015, 09:50:43 PM
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I have one, but they don't have the flat shooting distance like a 6.5 boolit does.
Post by: Dan-o on September 03, 2015, 09:53:09 PM
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.....
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 03, 2015, 10:00:27 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.
Post by: Dan-o on September 03, 2015, 10:02:41 PM
When I was a young man, I recall the 25-06 being the sexy caliber.
That was before all of today's cool calibers.
Post by: Limhangerslayer on September 03, 2015, 10:03:12 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.Idaho a 25 caliber or bigger. Washington I'd use a 22 lr.
And no typical arguing please. Just answer this question plain and simple.
Post by: Dan-o on September 03, 2015, 10:16:37 PM
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 07, 2015, 08:46:17 AM
Post by: jasnt on September 07, 2015, 06:52:27 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 07, 2015, 07:09:14 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..
Post by: jasnt on September 07, 2015, 09:24:13 PM
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