coyote/ wolf rifle

[notellm]

Looking for thoughts on a great predator rifle? I have a Sako hunter in 22-250 and works fine for yotes but know a few guys who have lost wolves with it? I have a tikka 25-06 that works good on yotes to elk. thinking about a new predator rifle? Thanks Larry

 

[belly-deep]

.243?

There isn't much room between a .22-250 and a .25-06.

I would guess the guys who have lost wolves with .22-250's were using highly frangible bullets made for varmints (and commonly sold in .22-250 ammo).

With the right bullet selection, your .22-250 is probably sufficient...unless you're looking for an excuse to buy a new rifle...


And you'll still want to stay away from varmint bullets in a .243 (the 95gr Nosler Ballistic Tip, made for deer hunting, would be about perfect.)

 

[BiggWimm]

.22-250 is very sufficient for wolves. Try a bonded type bullet, I think belly-deep hit that nail on the head.

 

[worm]

Can't go wrong with the 25-06. Would recommend using a Nosler Ballistic Tip thou.

 

[gman82001]

Not sure where your at but here in wyo in the trophy areas you have to hunt wolves with a regular hunting caliber which is .243 or bigger. In the predator zone you can use a varmint caliber.

 

[Big Sky]

.243 Win, 6mm-284, 6.5mm-284, 260 Rem, 6mmRem, 6.5 Creedmore...to name a few..

 

[Hooligan]

Barrett Model 95 .50 BMG with BORS pinpoint accuracy system. Leave nothing to chance....

 

[BiggWimm]

^^^ hahaha!!

 

[Elkwhisper]

I am becoming partial to this bad boy..... This thing is a kick in the pants to shoot.

http://nemoarms.com/arms-firm-rolls-rifle/

 

[noharleyyet]

I am becoming partial to this bad boy..... This thing is a kick in the pants to shoot.

http://nemoarms.com/arms-firm-rolls-rifle/

Nice wordplay on the name.

 

[putm2sleep]

Nice - I planned to use my .338 this winter?!
The Omen is a righteous looking must have!
Which one are you shooting elkwhiper?

 

[Elkwhisper]

.300 win prototype..... sometimes its fun to go to work in the mornings

 

[shoots-straight]

If given the chance, I'll be using a .223 WSSM with Barnes bullets, or a .220 Swift with Barnes.

They knock the chit out of lions.

 

[notellm]

Thanks for the thoughts think ill stick to the 25-06. We have shot a pile of lions with the 22-250 my wife and son will be knocking some out of trees real soon!

 

[Joe Hulburt]

I prefer a WInchester Model 94 in a 30-30. Makes killing wolves fun!

 

[Deleted member 20812]

.243 with an 85 grain Barnes is a pretty lethal combo too. The Swift with a Barnes would be lights out.

 

['Ike']

I prefer a WInchester Model 94 in a 30-30. Makes killing wolves fun!

That'll work! :hump:

 

[Ghostrider]

If your a handloader you might want to think about the 257 Roberts. I don't own one but my cousin does and he really likes it and it shoots great.

 

[Summitthunting]

My buddy up in Wyoming shot a big male yesterday with his 30-06. I'll see if he minds if I post a picture in the next few days.

 

[putm2sleep]

Would like to work where you work elkwhisper! sweet thread!