.223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.

[SloppyJ]

I like to give 'em the ol' Pangaea heart shot.

The Cretaceous reach around?

 

[Maverick1]

IDK, lizards are tough to kill quickly, 12 ton ones are probably especially tough to kill quickly. From what I've heard, you want to hit them 1/3 of the way above those little arms.
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Might be a long tracking job with no blood, but at least there should be big tracks to follow. You might need my dog.

Until that happens, the next project is a full frontal chest shot bear, but unfortunately this will have to be a black one, at least until after June 30th. I'm pretty confident of the outcome.

Ah, geez. I just don’t think the .223 would have enough “knock down power” or the Spomer-inspired “down range energy” for a big old lizard like that! (Did I get it right, @PNWGATOR ???). LOL.

 

[PNWGATOR]

Ah, geez. I just don’t think the .223 would have enough “knock down power” or the Spomer-inspired “down range energy” for a big old lizard like that! (Did I get it right, @PNWGATOR ???). LOL.

You’re good.

Go forth and fill your freezers in perpetuity.

 

[eric1115]

Ah, geez. I just don’t think the .223 would have enough “knock down power” or the Spomer-inspired “down range energy” for a big old lizard like that! (Did I get it right, @PNWGATOR ???). LOL.

Not enough wallop factor if you're a Von Benedikt disciple. Those large reptilian species benefit from an increased frontal diameter, for a bit more authority on impact.

 

[mt terry d]

You’re good.

Go forth and fill your freezers in perpetuity.

Hot stock tip:

Invest in Amana.

 

[Pharmseller]

A Sound of Thunder


Major points for those who know the reference without research.




P

 

[Marbles]

I bet like a headless snake striking or a bodyless snake head bighting, you can kill a T-Rex and it will still eat you. I've heard stories of crocks with their brains turned to mush trying to take a chomp.

 

[Shraggs]

A Sound of Thunder


Major points for those who know the reference without research.




P

I did a bit of research, pretty cool.

Not spoiling

 

[Ozarkansas]

I bet like a headless snake striking or a bodyless snake head bighting, you can kill a T-Rex and it will still eat you. I've heard stories of crocks with their brains turned to mush trying to take a chomp.

No way, those things were probably more like turkeys, they’ll just flop around a bit if you brain them

 

[Shraggs]

Who really knows right, but it’s reported that large physically animals like bears their heart rates are much slower then prey so muscle and brain can still function a bit longer since is still oxygenated.

If it’s true, then t-Rex could still munch awhile tho dead for a bit.

My plan, set up a deer, eh t-Rex blind about 300 -400 yards out and take broadside just above and side of those little hands.

 

[PNWGATOR]

As much fun as some of you dungeon masters are having…

It’d certainly be nice to have more objective data with dead critters accompanied by your best recipes and plating.

 

[Luke S]

Well I finally got my AR15 set up with a descent scope and a handful of 77 gr TMK handloads with a couple boxes of 73 gr ELDM as backup. Taking kids out this weekend so hopefully we have a dead bear or two to report.

 

[ElPollo]

It’s a sad day. The walrus and the chupacabra have left the building and the thread title.

 

[atmat]

It’s a sad day. The walrus and the chupacabra have left the building and the thread title.

Why was walrus pulled?

 

[BLJ]

Why was walrus pulled?

This. I’m certain I saw a dead walrus.

 

[Axlrod]

Why was walrus pulled?

Don't know anything about the walrus- didn't know anyone shot them till this thread. But it reminds me of a story.
Some influencer had posted a long drawn out story about shooting a bison on a ranch. A buddy of mine posted in the comments. "well that must have been as challenging as sneaking up on a broken down school bus!"

 

[Knightstormz]

Took this one with a 62 grain gold dot over TAC at 85 yards back in February.
This is the third deer taken cleanly with this combo for me.
Black and white pic is a still taken from a wireless video camera at the shot.

 

[Antares]

I got you…

Appreciate your contribution to the thread and believing in the process.

Looking forward to the recap and pics of this season’s adventures.

 

[LongWayAround]

The walrus is still in here, a few pages back.

I'm more curious why the poster didn't respond to any of the questions about it.

I was picturing that thing getting perforated by FMJs from a boat.

 

[Grundy53]

The walrus is still in here, a few pages back.

I'm more curious why the poster didn't respond to any of the questions about it.

I was picturing that thing getting perforated by FMJs from a boat.

They are referencing the title of the thread.

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