Payback's a b**** (pictures)

[nmbarta]

Awesome!!!!
One was just killed a 20 minutes from my house..... just outside of Billings MT. They got one of four out of that pack last I heard.
They are spreading. I don't go anywhere without a wolf tag in my pocket.

 

[elmerkeithclone]

I asked this question on another thread and it probably would have been more suitable to this thread. This line of questioning has probably been hammered to death but it's new to me and I am rather new to this forum so thought I'd ask.
I have a new Winchester model 70 Coyote Light in 243. I bought it for shooting coyotes. It will not shoot 58 grain VMaxes to my liking so I tried some 100 grain boat tail soft points. It will do a three shot group the size of a silver dollar on X18 magnification at 300 yards with this load when it's dead calm and I'm having a good day. My question is...is this a suitable wolf round? I have a 7mm-08 that shoots real well with 139 grainers that is another option. I have wanted a 7mm Mag ever since I watched a guy in our group roll a sleeping coyote off of a snow drift at the half mile fence with his! I told my wife that a wolf hunt was in my future and she said go for it. That's kinda like giving me permission to buy a new gun if I twist it around just a little!
I know where there is a brand new Weatherby Vanguard in 257 Weatherby mag for $400. The only thing there is that the ballistic coefficient of .257 bullets is not impressive. What are your thoughts?

 

[elmerkeithclone]

Awesome!!!!
One was just killed a 20 minutes from my house..... just outside of Billings MT. They got one of four out of that pack last I heard.
They are spreading. I don't go anywhere without a wolf tag in my pocket.

Man, if I lived up there and had a wolf tag my wife wouldn't see me for days at a time!

I hope you get to fill that tag!

 

[RockyMtnMT]

Awesome!!!!
One was just killed a 20 minutes from my house..... just outside of Billings MT. They got one of four out of that pack last I heard.
They are spreading. I don't go anywhere without a wolf tag in my pocket.

That is bad news! This means that they are in the Missouri Breaks. Very sad...

Steve

 

[HARPERC]

........I have a new Winchester model 70 Coyote Light in 243. I bought it for shooting coyotes....100 grain boat tail soft points......My question is...is this a suitable wolf round?.....I told my wife that a wolf hunt was in my future and she said go for it. That's kinda like giving me permission to buy a new gun if I twist it around just a little!....The only thing there is that the ballistic coefficient of .257 bullets is not impressive. What are your thoughts?

The odds on killing a wolf are almost, as good as some carnival games. So generally I'd say get the rifle you want.
If you're hunting someplace where bait is allowed, then there may be an element of "control", and the ability to specify a distance (stand to bait) could be used to decide if one cartridge combo might have an edge.
I've looked at some hunts in Canada, and most bait sets are 200-300 yards.
It does make me chuckle given you've tagged yourself "elmerkeithclone", and considering 6mm, and , 257's.
I think a good 7mm magnum would be tough to beat.
Good Luck!

 

[elmerkeithclone]

I like Jack 'O too. Can't hardly hunt varmints with a 44 mag......well I suppose ya could!

 

[nmbarta]

They are there. Not very many yet, but there are plans for them and the free roaming bison on the CMR. It's very likely to happen and not as far out as you'd think. There's a lot of money behind that whole situation.
It's just a matter of time.
Sad

 

[nmbarta]

I asked this question on another thread and it probably would have been more suitable to this thread. This line of questioning has probably been hammered to death but it's new to me and I am rather new to this forum so thought I'd ask.
I have a new Winchester model 70 Coyote Light in 243. I bought it for shooting coyotes. It will not shoot 58 grain VMaxes to my liking so I tried some 100 grain boat tail soft points. It will do a three shot group the size of a silver dollar on X18 magnification at 300 yards with this load when it's dead calm and I'm having a good day. My question is...is this a suitable wolf round? I have a 7mm-08 that shoots real well with 139 grainers that is another option. I have wanted a 7mm Mag ever since I watched a guy in our group roll a sleeping coyote off of a snow drift at the half mile fence with his! I told my wife that a wolf hunt was in my future and she said go for it. That's kinda like giving me permission to buy a new gun if I twist it around just a little!
I know where there is a brand new Weatherby Vanguard in 257 Weatherby mag for $400. The only thing there is that the ballistic coefficient of .257 bullets is not impressive. What are your thoughts?

 

[nmbarta]

A .243 is just fine, but they are spooky buggers for the most part.
I bring a rifle that shoots better than me and is set up for 1000+
I've only seen a couple and they spooked from a looooooong way away
I'll get one someday

 

[arrow]

This .300 win mag is up for sale again if anyone is interested.

 

[MatthewW]

That's a good lookin wolf! Nice shot and pics.

 

[Coonhuntin]

Nice kill

 

[Will D]

If you are interested in hunting wolves in Idaho, check out https://www.foundationforwildlifemanagement.org/. Any and all help will be appreciated.

We (F4WM) have been in existence for six years. Our purpose is to raise money to reimburse hunters and trappers for their expenses for legally killed wolves in Idaho. Amounts vary from $250 to $1,000 per wolf depending on the time of year and area taken. The IDF&G has learned we are much more effective at controlling wolves than the guys in helicopters, so have given us five figure grants. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has also given us five figure grants. These grants are in addition to the six figure funds we've raised at our annual banquets held in Sandpoint, Idaho in February each year.

Consideration is underway to increase reimbursements in some areas to encourage hunters and trappers to focus on areas where deer and elk are in particular peril.

Our Executive Director, Justin Webb, is a professional big game hunting guide. He's in the mountains and out of communication at the moment, but will be back briefly beginning on 9/25. He'll be able to provide details. Or, if you have questions, I'll do my best to provide answers here.

 

[kimberyote]

Wow! My dreams have finally come true, at last! To be paid for 'Managing' the wolf population, one 6mm-284 cartridge at a time. Maybe there really is a god after all! Well no, but it's still really great news!!