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Originally Posted by Smokinyotes
I know a fella that has shot 49 wolves in the last 3 winters. He was using a 22-250 but said he was getting too many runners. He said the 243 works much better. Myself I would use a 25-06 or 257wby.
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I agree - seems to me (I'm not a ballistics expert) but a fast bullet seems to just devastate dogs. Every wolf (except one) I've shot with the 257 has been quick and immediate. I think the hydro static shock causes massive internal trauma.
The bad news is the holes it leaves - it you are a fur hunter - there's probably much better choices.
I guess smaller (or no) exit holes equals a higher chance the wolf will run after getting hit. Trade off I guess.