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kruzaroad 
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 Posted: 15 Nov 2024 at 4:09pm |
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Back to distance.
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RangerPete
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Posted: 15 Nov 2024 at 4:02pm |
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It would be pest control in mixed terrain, open, bush, steep hills.
Probably longish shots, I would guess anything from 30 out to 150. I would agree, anything from 223 up could do the job. Wanted to hear if anyone has a pet caliber, and why. I'm not so sure about 17hmr. Never used one my self, but from what I understand about them that little 17grain bullet is very frangabile and designed to break apart on impact. Will cause a devastating wound channel, but only 8 or 10cm deep, blow a rat in half, destroy a rabbits vitals, but i dont know if it has the penetration needed for an adult goat? |
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kruzaroad
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Posted: 14 Nov 2024 at 9:03pm |
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Environment makes difference too.
Rock environment or steep faces open up potential for ricochet, bush is going to need something that can push through small vegetation like twigs and leaves with out deflection. Paddocks depends on distance and back drop. Goats get taken with everything from small cal, to things like 303. Back in my younger days 303 was used a lot more due availably. Shoties, 17hmr Better question might be what fpe at target is needed to drop a goat. Also how well can place a shot,are you shooting for meat or pest control. All these things affect the type of ammo and gun you use. |
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nunga
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Posted: 14 Nov 2024 at 5:40pm |
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Thats a loaded question. Need a bit more information on that before we could advise. What distance are you talking? I have taken out goats with my .25 springer out to 20 meters. If you are looking at 100+ meters I would say 223 min
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Posted: 14 Nov 2024 at 3:12pm |
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What do you recon is a good caliber for goats, and why do u think that caliber is suitable?
Any experiances to share? |
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