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jhtrapper

12-19-2006 08:47 PM

Cat Ouestion

Is the 270 too big for mt. lions (will it make a large exit hole) and is the 22-250 too small? Thank you for all and any info.

Chantecler111

12-19-2006 08:50 PM

RE: Cat Ouestion

I'd use a .22 Hornet.

BrutalAttack

12-19-2006 08:58 PM

RE: Cat Ouestion

If you're shooting a lion out of a tree you can use a .22 if you want. I've used .22 mag pistol and I've had several clients and friends that used .22 mags. They aren't particularly tough and they most likely aren't going to go after you. If they did you likely wouldn't even know until it was too late anyway.

mallard stalker

12-20-2006 03:31 PM

RE: Cat Ouestion

I thought you needed atleast a 30-06! But really would a 30-06 be too much?

MThunter

12-20-2006 04:49 PM

RE: Cat Ouestion

Way too much gun.

GoatSlayer

12-20-2006 07:18 PM

RE: Cat Ouestion

The .22 Mag is more than enough gun. Took several over the years with one. Cats like BrutalAttack say aren't all that tough.

Baleful Scout

12-20-2006 07:45 PM

RE: Cat Ouestion

I assume you are reffering to a Panther as opposed to a Bobcat.

It all comes down to proper shot placement.
A .22 blank can kill a hog, but you have to know what you are doing.
I myself, having observed them in the wild, would be more comfortable with an open sighted Marlin 35 Remington or my '06 with a lower zoom scope.

Just my opinion

BrutalAttack

12-20-2006 08:32 PM

RE: Cat Ouestion

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ORIGINAL: Baleful Scout

I assume you are reffering to a Panther as opposed to a Bobcat.

It all comes down to proper shot placement.
A .22 blank can kill a hog, but you have to know what you are doing.
I myself, having observed them in the wild, would be more comfortable with an open sighted Marlin 35 Remington or my '06 with a lower zoom scope.

Just my opinion

Cougars aren't classified as panthers. They are of the Puma genus in the subfamily Felinae.

Panther are in the other subfamily I don't remember what it is.

Baleful Scout

12-20-2006 09:17 PM

RE: Cat Ouestion

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ORIGINAL: BrutalAttack

Quote:

Cougars aren't classified as panthers. They are of the Puma genus in the subfamily Felinae.

Panther are in the other subfamily I don't remember what it is.

When an Appalachian-American calls something a "Panther" they are talking about the Felis Concolor otherwise known as the painter and couger which is in all respects is a Mountain Lion or "Panther"

jhtrapper

12-20-2006 09:26 PM

RE: Cat Ouestion

WOW! Never thought a .22 would do the job so thanks a lot for the info everyone, But dose any one know if a shot at 100 or 50 yrds. would damage the fur? Mthunter said way to much and that was what I was araid of.

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