223 for cougar?

[Maverick1]

Govt tracker/depredation - I assume hundreds.

Ask your second-degree connection for an actual number.

 

[cuerro viejo]

Ask your second-degree connection for an actual number.

You want a houndsman to give a public number? lol. NM they get 2 tags.

How many houndsman you been around? Look closely, most carry a 22 LR or Mag pistol. Light and you aren’t exactly shooting at distance as most get shot in the head.

 

[Maverick1]

You want a houndsman to give a public number? lol. NM they get 2 tags.

How many houndsman you been around? Look closely, most carry a 22 LR or Mag pistol. Light and you aren’t exactly shooting at distance as most get shot in the head.

A statement was made about a second degree connection killing “piles” of animals, then that was followed up with an assumption that it was “hundreds” by a govt tracker / depredation. Still looking for clarification on what constitutes piles.

A Plea for Direct Experience

To quote Ryan:
“If you haven't done it, STFU!”

 

[khart_6882]

You’re over thinking it dude, they’re soft. I’ve killed/seen them killed with .243 58 gr v max, 6br, 22-250, .204

 

[cuerro viejo]

A statement was made about a second degree connection killing “piles” of animals, then that was followed up with an assumption that it was “hundreds” by a govt tracker / depredation. Still looking for clarification on what constitutes piles.

A Plea for Direct Experience

To quote Ryan:
“If you haven't done it, STFU!”

I wouldn’t state a non-center fire number on a public forum but to each their own…. Unless you are in TX

 

[180ls1]

I wouldn’t state a non-center fire number on a public forum but to each their own.

Yeah, I probably said a touch too much as it is and won't further divulge.

Regardless, I'd encourage a guy to talk to a hounsdman and see what they think. My buddy and this guy's boss who relayed the info are dedicated outdoorsmen, this wasn't some bar story and I have no reason to doubt them.

 

[cksea]

223 would work for sure

 

[Legend]

Question was for another user.

Oops....I didn't mean to qoute you. Carry on...my bad.

 

[Big_wals]

To the OP, I wouldn’t hesitate to use a .223 on a lion. If you are afraid of heavy bone on a frontal shot on a cougar, spend a little more time reading the 223 thread. You’ll have no problem.

Yeah, I probably said a touch too much as it is and won't further divulge.

Regardless, I'd encourage a guy to talk to a hounsdman and see what they think. My buddy and this guy's boss who relayed the info are dedicated outdoorsmen, this wasn't some bar story and I have no reason to doubt them.

I’m gonna join the dogpile and request an actual number from your friend of a friend. This is a hunting forum, if you know of a government trapper who has killed hundreds of lions with a .22 mag we would all be interested to know about him.