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. You’re acting like he’s doing something illegal.

 

[180ls1]

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.



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. You’re acting like he’s doing something illegal.

False, that is your implication.

They are just private fellas. If you knew the politics of the state or the temperament of that type you would understand.