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.22-250 Enough For Wolves?
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<blockquote data-quote="westcliffe01" data-source="post: 832161" data-attributes="member: 35183"><p>A typical wolf weighs close to 100lb. I would say that to make a clean kill a 243 with a heavy bullet is probably the minimum if deliberately hunting them. Longer range would require more. I have seen some of the guys on the sportsman channel hit them twice with a magnum before they gave up. </p><p></p><p>I have been hunting coyotes and so far the 243 with 95gr Bergers has stopped them dead. Now a wolf is at least 3x the typical coyote, probably closer to 4x the scrawny western coyote...</p><p></p><p>If you go with a 243, it is a straight drop in on your 22-250 (same bolt head and magazine). A 308 would also be a drop in and either a 308 or a 243 barrel would be easy to find (even if looking for a Shilen) since these are 2 of the most popular calibers. There is no doubt that the 308 is the more challenging to shoot, but if the range was modest (<600 yards) that would be my first choice out of the short action rounds. Further than that, a smaller diameter higher BC bullet would be better and for that a long action is the right platform. Then you are looking at all the usual choices: 7mm Rem mag, 6.5x55, 6.5x284, 270 Win etc etc.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="westcliffe01, post: 832161, member: 35183"] A typical wolf weighs close to 100lb. I would say that to make a clean kill a 243 with a heavy bullet is probably the minimum if deliberately hunting them. Longer range would require more. I have seen some of the guys on the sportsman channel hit them twice with a magnum before they gave up. I have been hunting coyotes and so far the 243 with 95gr Bergers has stopped them dead. Now a wolf is at least 3x the typical coyote, probably closer to 4x the scrawny western coyote... If you go with a 243, it is a straight drop in on your 22-250 (same bolt head and magazine). A 308 would also be a drop in and either a 308 or a 243 barrel would be easy to find (even if looking for a Shilen) since these are 2 of the most popular calibers. There is no doubt that the 308 is the more challenging to shoot, but if the range was modest (<600 yards) that would be my first choice out of the short action rounds. Further than that, a smaller diameter higher BC bullet would be better and for that a long action is the right platform. Then you are looking at all the usual choices: 7mm Rem mag, 6.5x55, 6.5x284, 270 Win etc etc. [/QUOTE]
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