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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote kruzaroad Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Nov 2024 at 5:55pm
At end of day it's what your comfortable with.
I'm not sure about up here but down south island Wanaka i think had shooting range that let you fire all manner of cal. Wasn't cheap but if there's something like that up these ways, you may be to get on a range and test fire a few differnt cal and see if any are more preferable to what you want.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Billbobnz Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Nov 2024 at 1:15pm
Just a thought, had a friend who used to (and probably still does) shoot a 22-250 for goats.

Was looking at this video last night

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=viatCbGtdZ8
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote kruzaroad Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Nov 2024 at 2:24pm
And you do taxidermy bb!
I find the irony of that and that video hellishly amusing.
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Hahaha yep, but these are already stuffed at poit of impact hahaha
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Billbob, I actually have a 22-250.
Can’t even compare the cost of ammo for a 22-250 to a .17HMR or a .22Mag 😳
I’ve been considering how cheaply I could reload for, and I think I can get it down to about $1.20 a round, so if I’m reloading it’s not much more than the rimfires.
A 223rem is another caliber I think would be great for goats, but if I’ve already got a 22-250 it’s hard to justify getting a 223 😂.
Only problem is my 22-250 has a beautiful, and heavy, laminated stock and a heavy bull barrel, not ideal for trapsing around the hills with.
Walk quietly, but carry a big stick.
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