Use what ever centerfire rifle you have and have fun.I had rather have to much gun,than watch most of the dogs I shot run off.I have killed several with my 308,it isn't very fur friendly but I have made frontal shots with my 223 that caught the ribcage on the way back and ripped a 9" or 10"hole in their side so any caliber can be hard on fur just get out and have fun.GOOD LUCK AND GOOD HUNTING!!