Ideal Wolf Rifle

Yoter · 01-30-2007, 03:49 PM

It's not a done deal yet, but it looks like we are going to have a wolf hunting season here in Idaho before too long. I plan to be first in line for a tag. My question is: What do you guys think would be an ideal wolf rifle? What caliber, loads, bullets, etc? I will probably use the trusty old Ruger .270 Win with 140 gr. Ballistic Tips. But heck, if you guys can give me enough "ammo", maybe I can convince the wife I need a new rifle to go after the big bad wolf!

bigbulls · 01-30-2007, 05:01 PM

.22-250 or .243.

Maine Shooter · 01-30-2007, 05:06 PM

I'd say .243 or maybe for longer range .25-06

JR300MAG · 01-30-2007, 05:17 PM

I would think there would be lots of good choices from .243-338 win mag i'd use my .270 with 130gr. gamekings

ranger140892 · 01-30-2007, 05:22 PM

I'd get one that looks like a sheep!

Of course any riflethat's suited for deer would work well on wolves. Especially one that looks like a sheep.

nchawkeye · 01-30-2007, 07:27 PM

.243...and I'll go you one better...Use the Federal Premium 85gr HPBT...
Very flat shooting, very accurate and makes a nasty mess when it gets there...

TUK101 · 01-30-2007, 08:07 PM

I like the .270. A wolf is quite a bit larger than a coyote so the extra bullet surely wouldnt go to waste. And since it sounds like you already have one, why go out and purchase a new rifle just for wolf hunting? But if you must buy another gun, then a .243 would make a nice wolf gun as well.

wyotimberghost · 01-30-2007, 08:54 PM

Another vote for the .243. I think it would ideal.

mudtutl · 01-30-2007, 09:11 PM

BMG?

Yoter · 01-30-2007, 10:42 PM

Quote:

ORIGINAL: ranger140892

I'd get one that looks like a sheep!

Of course any riflethat's suited for deer would work well on wolves. Especially one that looks like a sheep.

Well that's that.... I'm officially on the market for a .243 that looks like a sheep.

Seriously though, I've been wanting a .243 for a while now. This might just be the excuse I've been looking for.