.22-250 For Wolves

[Demonical]

Is the .22-250 legal for hunting wolves in Alberta?

[trigger7mm]

Yes.

[Demonical]

Ok, is it adequate?

[Ken3134]

Yes, it’s adequate, but opinions may vary.

[Demonical]

I suppose perfect broad side lung shots?

[Grizzly Adams1]

Short answer ? Not adequate nor illegal.

Grizz

[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by Demonical

I suppose perfect broad side lung shots?

I have a few friends who shoot some pretty big dear and wolves with the .220 Swift and the 22/250 with no issues with either high shoulder or lung shots.
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

[KGB]

Originally Posted by Demonical

Is the .22-250 legal for hunting wolves in Alberta?

It is legal but you have to be a pretty good shooter to place a perfect shot. I would go with something bigger than that. Perfect shots don’t come very often in real life. But that’s just my opinion.

[hunterdan44]

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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[270person]

I wouldn't think twice.

[heretohunt]

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.

[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by heretohunt

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.

The ones I have seen taken with .22 centerfires up here were all lung shots.
It's not hard to pick a good bullet form them, though .
Cat

[marky_mark]

I’ve shot a few with a 223 and it will work
But it’s definitely not the best
And they all required multiple shots

[Dean2]

I find these types of threads really silly. The legal or not part makes perfect sense but debating efficacy is a waste of time. It is opinion only. Some guys a 460 Bee isn't enough gun, others a 17 HH will work just fine. In my world, wolves get shot with whatever I am holding at the time.

[Natek]

If that’s what you shoot best I wouldn’t hesitate.

I shot mine with my 300 RUM though because that’s what I’m most comfortable with and the wolf didn’t like it to much.

[Curtsyneil]

I wouldnt think twice about shooting a22-250 at a wolf. Long range missle and hits hard, pin points accuracy.

[Steelhorse Cowboy]

A 22 250 thru the lungs is a dead dog.
Now where are you hunting is a question..Wolves come in different size packages so the previous post of using a 270 is quite good.
100 gr 270s will anchor any wolf better in normal hunting distances than a 22-250 could if dealing with the larger northern Grey compared to the Timber.
Just my thoughts

[Taiga]

I’ve killed a lot of wolves at many different ranges with my 22-250 Varmint with 55gr. Have never had a wounded get away. Great gun, cheap ammo.

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by Taiga

I’ve killed a lot of wolves at many different ranges with my 22-250 Varmint with 55gr. Have never had a wounded get away. Great gun, cheap ammo.

It will keeeeel

[Popcan]

Originally Posted by Taiga

I’ve killed a lot of wolves at many different ranges with my 22-250 Varmint with 55gr. Have never had a wounded get away. Great gun, cheap ammo.

Nice !

[JD848]

Originally Posted by Taiga

I’ve killed a lot of wolves at many different ranges with my 22-250 Varmint with 55gr. Have never had a wounded get away. Great gun, cheap ammo.

x2 Like I said earlier I used a 220 swift ,35 grains of varget 55 grain bullet and did very well. On a frozen lake the wind now buggers me up for my POI after a certain range so I go to a bit heaver cartridge . Hunting ON and I mean ON a lake can be challenge specially if they get the jump on me.

Enjoy your hunts guys and gals .

Cheers
JD

[Nhb67875]

Yes

[stob]

everyone here is dead on ... i sold my 22-250 and 222 and upped to a 243 which i sling 80gr ttsx which is good from any angle ... i used to live in the south and used the 222rem mostly for everything, but up where i am at now you can get bears, cougar, wolves and the ttsx has not blown the crap out of anything yet and i am good from any angle ... have to be extra careful as they pass through always

[reddeerhunter]

How many guys have shot a steel plate with a 22-250 at 100yds and then used a bigger caliber to compare dent sizes?

Results would blow your mind. 22-250 is a thumper. I was proven wrong, had to purchase whiskey as my 300win mag did not hold a candle to the dent of the 22-250.


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[marky_mark]

Originally Posted by reddeerhunter

How many guys have shot a steel plate with a 22-250 at 100yds and then used a bigger caliber to compare dent sizes?

Results would blow your mind. 22-250 is a thumper. I was proven wrong, had to purchase whiskey as my 300win mag did not hold a candle to the dent of the 22-250.


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What kind of steel plate?
Bullet construction would be the biggest variable
For example you can easily get fmj ammo for a 22 250 and not a 300 wm

[Smokinyotes]

I had a couple of those swinging gongs from Cabela’s. My buddy was shooting them at 100 yards with his 22-250 and it would go right through.

[marky_mark]

Originally Posted by Smokinyotes

I had a couple of those swinging gongs from Cabela’s. My buddy was shooting them at 100 yards with his 22-250 and it would go right through.

Full metal jackets

A varmint bullet like a varmint grenade wont go through a water bottle

[Smokinyotes]

Originally Posted by marky_mark

Full metal jackets

A varmint bullet like a varmint grenade wont go through a water bottle

If I remember right I think it was those white box Winchester’s.

[Dean2]

Originally Posted by Smokinyotes

I had a couple of those swinging gongs from Cabela’s. My buddy was shooting them at 100 yards with his 22-250 and it would go right through.

Actually this is a very common occurrence with small calibre, high velocity rounds. The reason they penetrate, or like reddeerhunter's example make a much bigger dent, and much heavier cartridges don't is the whole force over area thing. A hypodermic needle will easily puncture your skin with relatively little pressure, the tip of a pen requires significantly more pressure to do the same thing, yet is only slightly larger in total diameter/circumference.

[Smokinyotes]

Originally Posted by Dean2

Actually this is a very common occurrence with small calibre, high velocity rounds. The reason they penetrate, or like reddeerhunter's example make a much bigger dent, and much heavier cartridges don't is the whole force over area thing. A hypodermic needle will easily puncture your skin with relatively little pressure, the tip of a pen requires significantly more pressure to do the same thing, yet is only slightly larger in total diameter/circumference.

I thought it was just Cabela’s junk steel targets. I’ve yet to see anything go through my 1/2” AR 500 targets.