Ideal Wolf Rifle
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! :)
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RE: Ideal Wolf Rifle
.22-250 or .243.
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RE: Ideal Wolf Rifle
I'd say .243 or maybe for longer range .25-06
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RE: Ideal Wolf Rifle
I would think there would be lots of good choices from .243-338 win mag i'd use my .270 with 130gr. gamekings
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RE: Ideal Wolf Rifle
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. |
RE: Ideal Wolf Rifle
.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... |
RE: Ideal Wolf Rifle
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.
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RE: Ideal Wolf Rifle
Another vote for the .243. I think it would ideal.
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RE: Ideal Wolf Rifle
BMG?
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RE: Ideal Wolf Rifle
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. Seriously though, I've been wanting a .243 for a while now. This might just be the excuse I've been looking for. |
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