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They are big! What are you going to hunt them with? .375 Ruger works pretty well.
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I have a 22 Hornet, or 458 SOCOM, 458 American, 9.3x62, 358 Winchester, 350 Rem Mag,...…………..
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LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman
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After all, from the far North we learn, "it's the boolit, not the headstamp"... How big a boolit can that Hornet throw...? DF
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from the north with a light at night a 50 grainer`n shot in the eye nocks them dead " i have been told" GRIN
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from the north with a light at night a 50 grainer`n shot in the eye nocks them dead " i have been told" GRIN Locally, the .22 WMR is the choice to use with a bright light... Shine those eyes, shoot between them, meat on the table... Or so I've been told... The round is a constant, the variable is how much candle power... DF
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yes your right tuff to beat a 22 WMR with a light but for a Nilgai might need the bigger stuff like a 22 Hornet ? maybe a K-Hornet ?
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yes your right tuff to beat a 22 WMR with a light but for a Nilgai might need the bigger stuff like a 22 Hornet ? maybe a K-Hornet ? Between the eyes, busting the skull, maybe. Eye socket hit,... Naaah... DF
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i'm going to hunt the landcut in jan or feb. Let me know if you need some help, Rog.
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I would use my 30-06 with 180gr partitions, but I keep reading about places that require a 300 win mag , or larger. Once we decide on an outfitter I'll try to negotiate for the 06. Thanks for the responses.
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If you check some of the penetration tests, the 30 cal 200 gr. NPT is one of the best penetrating bullets, even beats out some bigger rounds. Hit’em right with one of those.
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Kaywoodie says the .30cal 220gr round nose poleaxes 'em!
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I killed mine with a 165gr Hornady Interbond out of my 300 Win Mag.I see no reason a good bullet from a 30-06 won't work.
~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ As Bob Hagel would say"You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong."Good words of wisdom...............
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Shucks Tmitch! I wasn’t gonna post that! 😊
I knew a game warden down there (since deceased) who’s fav rifle was a Ruger#1 in .220 Swift. I dunno how may he slew with that rifle.
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Be careful Texians! Whatever you say, do not say they are a pest and the ranchers want ‘em gone!!!
Heh heh heh!
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"Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored."
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I saw one on Facebook the other day that was killed with a 6.5 creed.It's really about shot placement.But sometimes shots don't always end up perfect.I'm a big advocate for using enough gun.If I'm gonna shoot something,I want to make sure it's gonna bleed.Trying to find something in that thorny South Texas brush is no fun if your just looking for sign with little or no blood to follow.
~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ As Bob Hagel would say"You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong."Good words of wisdom...............
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True bald hunter! I’ve tracked em on hands and knees thru the fun stuff. Tracked others a long way spitting up hunks of lung the size of your fist. They can be tough, fun and rewarding. But you are right. A boom-flop is strongly encouraged. And not impossible.
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Shucks Tmitch! I wasn’t gonna post that! 😊
I knew a game warden down there (since deceased) who’s fav rifle was a Ruger#1 in .220 Swift. I dunno how may he slew with that rifle.
Added note!
Be careful Texians! Whatever you say, do not say they are a pest and the ranchers want ‘em gone!!!
Heh heh heh! Absolutely good advice! You'll have welfare hunters from all over the country trashing you because you don't let a pickup load of dumbasses in per day. FREE, no less... Edit to correct mistake: I said "free"... when I really meant the landowner is expected to "pay" the dumbasses for ridding them of such hideous pests...
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They are big! What are you going to hunt them with? .375 Ruger works pretty well. Very nice, Bighorn!!!!!
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"Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored."
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I saw one on Facebook the other day that was killed with a 6.5 creed.It's really about shot placement.But sometimes shots don't always end up perfect.I'm a big advocate for using enough gun.If I'm gonna shoot something,I want to make sure it's gonna bleed.Trying to find something in that thorny South Texas brush is no fun if your just looking for sign with little or no blood to follow. Not surprised. Them Creeds are magic... I have one, like it. If I was going Nilgai hunting, think I'd take my 338-06 with 210 NPT's. Just 'cause. And it's my latest Loony project. DF
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Dirtfarmer,
I bet that will knock em stiff! Good luck!
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