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Well this kind of spun off some stuff I had wrote over at predator masters,and figured I would add some more thought and share with the horde and get your thoughts.So please comment!
The wolf gun debate..Well here goes my .02 for what its worth.All too much I see the argument of the biggest "baddest" wolf gun.Some seem to think they need a 338 Lapua to stop one,and others are just fine with a 223.True that both guns can shoot and kill wolves.There are logical faults (to me)on both ends of the spectrum.With a big gun you now have weight,recoil,and the amount of rounds available before a reload.Using a smaller gun say .223, I sit and scratch my head as to why I would even take the chance of only wounding a wolf,(some people will say thats all they want to do)and letting the trophy of your life slip away.To each their own,but trust me you will regret it when you wound one because your 223 didn't have enough poop at 500 yards.
My requirements for a wolf gun were this.Light and maneuverable,Autoloading(20+ rounds on board),mild recoil,medium knockdown and great downrange ballistics.
I have shot wolves with a 6X45 and with a 6.5 Grendel.The difference in stopping power of the Grendel over the 6X45 was enough to confirm my caliber of choice.
The truth be told:
Wolves aren't out to be what people say they are,A BIG wolf in Idaho wolf can get up to 150 pounds.No need for over kill and no need for a BB gun.
Every wolf I have encountered have been in packs or pairs,both of my latest Wolf doubles weren't likely possible with a bolt gun.Not discounting the bolt gun by any means,but everything in my experience has happened so fast.
So I say to those either set in their ways,Be open to ANYTHING.
When making your decisions be logical and dont be fooled by the internet hunter, or the sporting goods "pro hunter".Get out to the range and shoot,find what works well,and stick with it.I will never forget a wolf pair that I called in and missed.All because I was fiddling with my gun and different loads.Regrets...but it changed my mindset.
I see others too often get caught up in calibers and equipment.Granted there is no subsitute for having good equipment and a caliber that suits you well.It makes me chuckle,because to me most are overlooking the point.The focus to the point should be on fundamental shooting,getting out and formulating wolf hunt strategies, and putting in the time.
Becuse the REAL point is hitting what your aiming at regardless of caliber or target.I have my "missed a wolf stories...and I say....don't allow that to be you!
The wolf gun debate..Well here goes my .02 for what its worth.All too much I see the argument of the biggest "baddest" wolf gun.Some seem to think they need a 338 Lapua to stop one,and others are just fine with a 223.True that both guns can shoot and kill wolves.There are logical faults (to me)on both ends of the spectrum.With a big gun you now have weight,recoil,and the amount of rounds available before a reload.Using a smaller gun say .223, I sit and scratch my head as to why I would even take the chance of only wounding a wolf,(some people will say thats all they want to do)and letting the trophy of your life slip away.To each their own,but trust me you will regret it when you wound one because your 223 didn't have enough poop at 500 yards.
My requirements for a wolf gun were this.Light and maneuverable,Autoloading(20+ rounds on board),mild recoil,medium knockdown and great downrange ballistics.
I have shot wolves with a 6X45 and with a 6.5 Grendel.The difference in stopping power of the Grendel over the 6X45 was enough to confirm my caliber of choice.
The truth be told:
Wolves aren't out to be what people say they are,A BIG wolf in Idaho wolf can get up to 150 pounds.No need for over kill and no need for a BB gun.
Every wolf I have encountered have been in packs or pairs,both of my latest Wolf doubles weren't likely possible with a bolt gun.Not discounting the bolt gun by any means,but everything in my experience has happened so fast.
So I say to those either set in their ways,Be open to ANYTHING.
When making your decisions be logical and dont be fooled by the internet hunter, or the sporting goods "pro hunter".Get out to the range and shoot,find what works well,and stick with it.I will never forget a wolf pair that I called in and missed.All because I was fiddling with my gun and different loads.Regrets...but it changed my mindset.
I see others too often get caught up in calibers and equipment.Granted there is no subsitute for having good equipment and a caliber that suits you well.It makes me chuckle,because to me most are overlooking the point.The focus to the point should be on fundamental shooting,getting out and formulating wolf hunt strategies, and putting in the time.
Becuse the REAL point is hitting what your aiming at regardless of caliber or target.I have my "missed a wolf stories...and I say....don't allow that to be you!
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