Author Topic: predator caliber for contenders (Read 680 times)

Steve Ruchala · « **on:** April 14, 2005, 12:42:14 PM »

What is your favorite caliber to hunt predators? The only rules for this is it must be in a 10 inch barrel and must be bigger than .224 cal. No particular reason for this except i thought it would be fun.

teamnelson · « **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2005, 03:25:50 PM »

32 H&R if you're going to make those restrictions

Gregory · « **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2005, 03:55:36 PM »

I'd pick a 357 Mag or 357 Max.

Doc T · « **Reply #3 on:** April 14, 2005, 04:49:27 PM »

300 Whisper loaded with 110gr Spire points.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 15, 2005, 12:53:52 AM »

I would have to go with the 357 MAG also.

wheelgun · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2005, 01:57:26 AM »

Something different,I have a 6.5 tcu 10" that is very accurate.

Special Ed · « **Reply #6 on:** April 15, 2005, 02:27:20 AM »

If I was buying a new barrel....I would be taking a look at the new 6.8 SPC.

skb2706 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 15, 2005, 05:18:27 AM »

6mm 30-30 AI...........

Huntyeraws · « **Reply #8 on:** April 15, 2005, 08:26:31 AM »

I would love to have a 256 Win Mag for Coons, Foxes and Coyotes someday!

Huntyeraws · « **Reply #9 on:** April 15, 2005, 08:55:29 AM »

I would love to have a 256 Win Mag for Coons, Foxes and Coyotes someday!

Jim S · « **Reply #10 on:** April 15, 2005, 02:53:52 PM »

1st what length, 2nd what kind of varmits--how big and 3rd how far. For not too big varmits , up to Jackrabbit size and 100 yards or so and prairie dogs I like the 22 hornet or 221 fireball. Step up to coyotes, javelina and small hogs I move up to a 32/20, 30/221 or 357 mag. After that group in the 10" barrels I use a 30 Herrett which will work up to deer size game and also works well on Wood chuck at a reasonable distance.
The 25/35 also works well with medium sized varmits 75#'sa and down with a 86 gr fnsp. The 6X47, 257 TCU 257 JDJ and 6.5 JDJ also work well I'm told just have never used them. Plenty of calibers to shoot critters with both large and small. I've shot a fair amount of Jackrabbits with 256WM and it will kill them , not exactly specular in effect --the newer bullets may work better and the 30/221 and 357 out of a 10" are real good killers.

fyrepowrx · « **Reply #11 on:** April 15, 2005, 06:56:38 PM »

all sorts of good calibers come to mind, but in a 10" tube, i would probably pick the .256 mag or the .32 H&R...i shoot both.. guess it would come down to the distance i was going to be shooting, if it is 75 yards and up, i would pick my .256, in close i would choose the the .32 H&R.

as an afterthought...dunno why i didnt think of it first...would probably regret not picking the .30 herrett, although my .256 shoots a bit more accurately, and has less recoil, but the herret has more "whackin power".

TeamNelson...have you tried those little 90 grain Hornady .308 diameter XTP bullets yet in the .32 H&R? Shoots great in my .32 mag & 32/20 pistols, and my 32/20 carbine, and splatters pretty good too. Makes those calibers into neat varmint rounds if you are shooting up close.