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11-17-2017, 10:22 AM
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Wolf gun.
We have had a big problem lately with wolves and coyotes lately. Thinking of getting a gun in the future for wolves and the odd coyote.
What do you guys recoomend for caliber? Was thinking maybe .243 or 260
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11-17-2017, 10:54 AM
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22-250 otta work ..... 243 too
..... 25-06 for even more power
Last edited by wolf308; 11-17-2017 at 11:07 AM.
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11-17-2017, 11:18 AM
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Just schoot em!
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11-17-2017, 11:23 AM
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Wolf gun ??
Any thing that works for deer and up, one less wolf is better for the game we hunt . Blast em when you can..!!
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11-17-2017, 12:00 PM
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The little 243 is a nice calibre choice.
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11-17-2017, 01:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dick284
Just schoot em!
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With anything!!
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11-17-2017, 04:49 PM
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I've never had any trouble with my .270 tearing them up to badly. Probably a .243 or a 25-06 would be ideal.
Since there is often the opportunity for multiple kills I've often wondered if a semi-auto would be preferable to the more common bolt action. Wolf hunting often means miserable weather though, so maybe a pump?
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11-17-2017, 07:25 PM
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Another vote for 22-250 with 10x scope.  
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11-18-2017, 08:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by warriorboy10
With anything!!
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That is a good policy. Use whatever you shoot the best! 
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11-19-2017, 05:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dick284
Just schoot em!
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Would spend anything more than I have to reduce that population.
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11-19-2017, 06:16 PM
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I use a 25-06 for up here in northern BC. There's quite a difference in size between a wolf and a coyote.
YMMV
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11-19-2017, 07:38 PM
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Oh and forgot to add
308 win ...... nuff said
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11-19-2017, 07:53 PM
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.243 with 85gr. speer bt sp.......
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11-19-2017, 08:08 PM
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I know a fella that shot 27 last year with 40gr whitebox winchester ammo from a 22-250. This year he is using a 243 win
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11-19-2017, 08:15 PM
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22-250 is a nice fast and flat trajectory round and wont tear them up if your wanting to save the hide.
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11-19-2017, 08:23 PM
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I've killed Wolves with a 22 magnum and others with my 30-06, a 280, and other calibers.
Any rifle will do, if the shooter is up to it. That being said, if I were choosing a rifle just for wolves and Coyote I would choose either a 22 250 or a 25 06, for the flatter trajectory.
Wolves can be hard to get close to sometimes.
Say Bob, those wolves still hanging around that were there when I was root raking for you?
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11-19-2017, 09:07 PM
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I use a Rem 7mm Mag n 175 grain
use what you are comfortable with
shot placement is what counts
Thanks for sharing
David
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