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!

.22-250 or .243.

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

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

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.

.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...

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.

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

BMG?

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.