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Tom and Charlie, he's being scored by Boone and Crockett right now.. Fur damage was nil. I might have to skin the next one out..grin

ColdCase, looks like it over-penetrated for sure.... I wish we had groundhawgs around here.

Ben

Ive killed a few B&C Gophs, but never a PD!

Bisley for size comparison...

Ben,

The invasion of coyotes into Middle Tennessee really took off in the mid- to late-'80s. Groundhogs declined sharply, as have fox and now deer are constantly stressed.

The 'hogs and fox survive on the edge of suburbs, school campuses and shopping centers.

I've not killed a groundhog in more than a quarter-century as a result.

They are also in the country somewhat, as this one was, living under the barn and tearing stuff up. That's why Scotty gave the green light on this grizzled ol' lady.

The really cool part was gettin' to watch my baby brother whack something. Spend as much time as you can with yours outside.

Soon enough, women, children, work and the toll of time will cut back on y'all's fraternal predatory pursuits. Hunting buddies come and go, but ain't nothin' like bloodsports with your own brother.

Dan

P.S. Just saw this was post 2,000 for me; what a Chatty Cathy! At least it was about sumpin that matters and not fussing with a troll.

100 Grain Ballistic tips started at over 3500 are kind of hard on PD's

Got a coyote today with the new .22-250.. One shot at about 150-170 yards. Howled it in right around 7:30 this morning. It was a fun hunt..





Ben

Nice Pale dog Ben!

Thanks 6MM! Hopefully I'll have a couple more before long... These pale 'yotes are gorgeous..


Ben

Ben, so whats your first impression of the .22-250 on coyotes? I always thought it killed them more deader more quicker than my .223s�.

It folded up like a cheap tent, as Randy Anderson would say. I didn't make the best shot placement though and blew the side out of it's neck.. I need to aim a leetle lower next time.. It'll be pretty easily stitched up though. You been seeing much wolf sign?

Musselshell madness...

Where at on the Musselshell?

About 5 miles east of the town of Musselshell on the Old Musselshell road...

'folded up like a cheap tent'�. EXACTLY the right description in my experience!
Bud, I hate to admit but I haven't been out yet, so haven't seen any sign, wolf or otherwise. Got a hunt planned on Monday in country where Ive found wolf sign, will keep you posted...


Dude, you have GOT to tell me if you are ever headed this way. I have a pile-o-stuff for you to haul home.

We're planning on going Lobo hunting probably sometime right after Thanksgiving.. I will definitely give you a heads-up if we get over towards Helena. We'd all really enjoy meeting you.

Ben

That's some fine country down there..

PM me for contact info if you get headed this way�.

Ben/Ingwe,

That is my experience moving from a 223 to a 22-250. Where a coyote might twirl or run a bit with a hit from a 223, they die much quicker with a hit from the 22-250.

Ben, What is your 22-250 chambered in? From that distant photo, it looks interesting. Mine is in a Kimber varmint I had ceratkoted and stock in a Wildcat stock.

AB, it's a Sako AII with a 27" stainless Pac-Nor barrel. It's making a fine "walking varminter". Scope is a Leupold VX-1 3-9....



I recall seeing your Kimber on another thread... It looked like it would be quite the coyote slayer!


Ben

Nice rifle.

what a mess, yall:



120 yds with the salvage .223 shooting the bonded nosler 64's. I was a little surprised at the damage, there was somewhat of a rabbit explosion when the shot broke