Thanks everyone!
[quote=30338]Real cool story. Congrats. Never crockpotted a skull. Post pics of that when done please.
Will do. Ever since the wife got an Instapot the crock pot has been available. I've done a few but it is limited to what fits in the pot. They do a great job of low and slow. Keeps me from over cooking/boiling skulls which is super lame.
Jerry, I wouldn't reach for the 10.5" 223 for mountain lion but if that is all I have I'm not passing
My 12.5" Grendel would probably get the nod if I was calling specifically for lion or wolf.
I've killed a fair amount of critters with a 223 and have confidence in it. I could have shot her a few inches farther forward and probably had a quicker death. I was ~4" inches behind the shoulder instead of tucked next to it. Caught the back of the lungs instead of the center. She only went ~75 yards.
Wow, great hunt but I don't think I want to hear anything breathing that I can't see!!
It was not a comfortable situation and I was glad I was not alone!!Yes Indeed !! That was my point.
I have used my 22 semi pistol WHEN it was all I had. I understand.
Congrats
Jerry