.22-250 For Wolves
Is the .22-250 legal for hunting wolves in Alberta?
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22-250 for wolves
Yes.
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Ok, is it adequate?
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Yes, it’s adequate, but opinions may vary.
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I suppose perfect broad side lung shots?
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Short answer ? Not adequate nor illegal.
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Sounds like it's time to take out my 1996, M700 Sendero, .270Win.
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Same as hunting with cartridge really, proper bullet selection and shot placement I had killed a few years ago with the Deuce at over 100 yards..... Cat |
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22 250
I think Heimo Korth is Alaska used a 22 250 for everything.
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As with anything shot placement is the most important but the 22-250 is all I ever used to hunt wolves until a few years back I had it rebarreled into a 7mm-08 which the was used on the last wolf. When a 22-250 never used the lighter bullets always used the 70grain speer, shot quit a few deer with it as well.
Best you use what you feel most comfortable with, but remember to know where your gun is shooting, I think you all ready had that issue. |
An elderly gentleman I was deer hunting with this past fall was using a 22-250, which I questioned quietly and internally. Those thoughts quickly changed when he anchored his buck at 175 yards...! Broadside shot, ribcage, after impact the thing took two steps and collapsed. He said that's all he's ever used for moose, deer and elk and has never lost an animal. :scared0018:
I guess I have to be a believer because I witnessed it. I didn't ask what bullet he was using but it worked. |
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22-250 is not only legal it’s a good choice for wolf. The thing is that you need to make a good shot. I would choose a varmint bullet because I think they are more forgiving with wolf/coyote.
A bad shot even with any of the big .308’s will send you home empty handed. |
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As far as wolves versus deer go, I have never seen any difference when it comes to killing them. Hit them in the lungs or shoulder with a proper bullet and they die, period Cat |
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I wouldn’t go out looking for wolves with a 22-250 if I had bigger options.
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Only shoot targets with my 22-250. Bullets will go through a 3/8 piece of flat iron. If that isn't enough I'm not sure what is.
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The whole key is to make the first shot count, not hope on subsequent shots or or that a bad hit will slow an animal down. I've seen deer run with a bad magnum hit only to be shot with a lesser cartridge at a great distance. However, if a person feels they need something like that , soo be it..... Cat |
I’ve shot many a coyote with the 22-250 . No issues . Wolves I’m sure can be killed with it , but I like my 270 because as any wolf hunter will tell you there’s not a lot of chances .
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I wouldn't think twice.
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If it is big enough to break the shoulder and take out the lungs then it’s a big enough gun. I think you shouldn’t use a bullet that has to hit the bone to perform to be a good bullet for a wolf.
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