Load for Bobcats with 22-250
 

We went deer hunting and seen a number of bobcats on the propoerty we hunt on. I have been shooting the cheaper 45 JHP @4000fps. I am pretty sure thats going to blow the heck out of a cat. Anyone have a loads that they have used without alot of damage? Around that 3000-3200 fps?

RE: Load for Bobcats with 22-250
 

I don't have the specific loads anymore, been 30 years since I had a 22-250 but recall goinga coupleways for cat's. First was a 45 grain Hornady SX bullet running around 3300,really creams a cat. Total disintegration, but took place well within the hide, didn't destroy the pelt. Don't push the 45 SX much faster or it won't make it to the target, has a very thin jacket, almost like heavy foil and vaporizes shortly after leaving the muzzle. Anotherround was a full house load with a 55 grain Hornady FMJ. Pencil sized hole in and out without tearing 'em up too bad. Again, no notes on powders/velocities but you can work up your own numbers. Not sure where you hunt, but here in WI, not many cats left and tags are hard to come by.

RE: Load for Bobcats with 22-250
 

Its an unlimited number to be taken here. Just have to be taged by the local concervation officer. I was toying with the FMJ idea but I am not a big fan of diggin into the bush to pull one back out.

RE: Load for Bobcats with 22-250
 

I would go with a bullet that is a little heavier constructed so as it punches through and through, but still expands to around twice the diameter. Give sierra or hornaday55gr soft points a try.