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<blockquote data-quote="ss7mm" data-source="post: 71703" data-attributes="member: 5"><p>srhaggerty:</p><p></p><p>Mountain Goats are very phlegmatic and can take a lot of lead. A lot of hunters consider that, for their size, they can take more lead than much bigger animals.</p><p></p><p>Remember that you may well get a shot at one next to, or very near to, a cliff of drop off so ideally you want to put him down as quickly as possible. A fall in the rocks could really mess up the horns.</p><p></p><p>The last goat I took was with a 300 mag and I got lucky. He was standing in a small grassy area about 200 yards from the safety of the rocks and cliffs. Because of concern for the cape I shot him behind the shoulder at about 150 yards. He just stood there. He didn't flinch. He didn't move. I shot him a second time and again he did nothing. It was as if I was shooting at a picture. Just as I fired the second shot I could see blood spreading and working down from the first shot. After the second, it was more blood, but no reaction. At the third shot he took a step or two and just fell flat. All shots hit within a couple of inches of each other and any one would have eventually put him down, but it took a combination of 3 before he went down.</p><p></p><p>Also, as mentioned, don't forget that the shot you get may be at a very steep uphill or downhill angle. If you don't have one, you might consider getting an ACI from "W". I use them on all my guns now and the ACI and some good software and drop tables and you're in business.</p><p></p><p>All that said and considered I would go with the 300 RUM and a well constructed bullet. I'm not saying the 25-284 wouldn't do the job, but if it was me, I'd want to hit him with a little more than the 25 cal pill.</p><p></p><p>Regardless of which gun you use, congratulations on drawing the tag and good luck with your hunt.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ss7mm, post: 71703, member: 5"] srhaggerty: Mountain Goats are very phlegmatic and can take a lot of lead. A lot of hunters consider that, for their size, they can take more lead than much bigger animals. Remember that you may well get a shot at one next to, or very near to, a cliff of drop off so ideally you want to put him down as quickly as possible. A fall in the rocks could really mess up the horns. The last goat I took was with a 300 mag and I got lucky. He was standing in a small grassy area about 200 yards from the safety of the rocks and cliffs. Because of concern for the cape I shot him behind the shoulder at about 150 yards. He just stood there. He didn't flinch. He didn't move. I shot him a second time and again he did nothing. It was as if I was shooting at a picture. Just as I fired the second shot I could see blood spreading and working down from the first shot. After the second, it was more blood, but no reaction. At the third shot he took a step or two and just fell flat. All shots hit within a couple of inches of each other and any one would have eventually put him down, but it took a combination of 3 before he went down. Also, as mentioned, don't forget that the shot you get may be at a very steep uphill or downhill angle. If you don't have one, you might consider getting an ACI from "W". I use them on all my guns now and the ACI and some good software and drop tables and you're in business. All that said and considered I would go with the 300 RUM and a well constructed bullet. I'm not saying the 25-284 wouldn't do the job, but if it was me, I'd want to hit him with a little more than the 25 cal pill. Regardless of which gun you use, congratulations on drawing the tag and good luck with your hunt. [/QUOTE]
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