bullet selection for mountain goat

[Superx3]

150 gr accubond long range at 3100 fps out of my 270wsm for me in a few weeks. Wife is shooting 129 lrx for moose and possible goat.

 

[northernlandgar]

Chiming in late, but I took my first goat with a 127gr LRX from a 6.5 CM (partner followed up a second later with a 180gr Partition from his .300 WM). Both shots were in the lungs, just behind the shoulder. That billy took a few steps and fell. My second was with two 168gr TTSXs from a .30-06, first through the lungs, and my second shot went a tad high and broke the spine. He fell, but thankfully toward me and in recoverable country.
This year's goat I took with one shot from a 6.5 CM, 140gr Tipped Gameking, dropped on the spot.

I'll second what others said about making sure you shoot a goat where you can recover said goat.

 

[LightFoot]

** This will be my first mountain goat hunt. I'm between the 7 prc and the 300 win, what bullets are you guys using?

Any factory load in the 7PRC will be incredibly effective on Mt. Goat.

If I were using my 300 Win, I would shoot Federal 185 Bergers or hand loaded 200 ELDXs, because that’s what the rifle likes.

I would tend to think “elk-type bullet.” Accubond, Partition, LRX/TTSX are all rarely poor choices for any game so long as impact velocities are appropriate.


>>>——JAKE——>

 

[thinhorn_AK]

300 Win for me, buddy. Never fails to put em down.

What bullet?

 

[Wildone]

As mentioned by the others above , knowing when and when not to shoot is most important. As you can see by the varied responses here it doesn't take a whole lot of gun to put these things down. Unless your going solo in griz country your legs and hips will thank you for carrying a 6lb 6.5 or 7mm08 rather than a 9 lb 300WM. At least mine do. YMMV

 

[Loco4dux]

300wm 210 ABLR leaving next week

 

[Decker9]

Just back from a trip with a good friend. This was the hammer bullet from a 300, I don’t think bullet selection would have changed the outcome.

 

[Elk Chaser]

I used a 200gr Accubond out of my 300 WSM starting at a hair over 2,900 on my recent goat hunt. Shots were all sub 150 yards and I was surprised to have recovered two of the three bullets. Damage was significant and I would not hesitate to use them again although I do wonder how my load with 215 Bergers would have faired.

 

[Shooter264]

Berger hybrids work just fine. One and done on this goat from 485 yards facing me. 25SS and 135 Berger hybrid. Bottom pic was a 7 saum with 180 hybrid last year in BC at 680 yards, same story, bang flop.

 

[MTGunner]

Regardless of the two rifles spoken be sure to choose a well constructed, bonded, accurate bullet. I chose the 180 grain Accubond. One and done. Luck? Perhaps! But, be aware that mountain goats can absorb significant punishment. I took my Remington 700, 30WSM. One and done.


I wanted to hunt mountain goats..
For my sins I drew a tag…
Enjoy the hunt…
Endure the pain…
Cherish the memories…

 

[Caseknife]

137 Hammer Hunters work great out of a .308.

 

[cornstalker]

Sample size of one. 140 grain Sierra Tipped GameKing in .270 Winchester worked splendidly. I have the kill shot on video. I may post it when I get back to town.

 

[PORK]

Core lokts are my go to for every animal!

 

[naneumranch]

Just hammered a Billy at 425 yard with 156 grain Berger out of a 6.5 PRC. Took two step and tipped over.


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[Loco4dux]

ABLR 210 300wm made quick work of him. Brutal hunt in SE AK.

 

[farmerlifter]

Core lokts are my go to for every animal!

Thats probably dropped more game in north america than any other bullet

 

[aussiehunter]

While I haven’t hunted mountain goat, I did take a mid-Asian ibex, which is similar in toughness and terrain. At 300 meters, one shot from my .270 Win with a 130-grain GMX was all it took. The bullet went straight through his lungs, and he toppled off the mountain, coming to rest halfway down. When I butchered him, his lungs were like jelly—a testament to the bullet’s impact and effectiveness at that range.

I always listen to the old timers " use what you are comfortable with, but ensure you hit them in the vitals " Any sensible calibre will do with a good bullet and shot placement. ( TTSX , GMX , CX , accubond long range , Swift a frame )

Best of luck. Happy Hunting

 

[orangeblu]

.270Win, .264Win Mag, 280AI, 6.5 Creedmoor, 25-06, 300PRC, .27 Nosler, all fall into a flat shooting well suited mountain cartridge.

Find a decent weight rifle you like and don’t add too much scope weight too it and you’ll be in the money for years to come.

 

[RyeWhiskey]

.270Win, .264Win Mag, 280AI, 6.5 Creedmoor, 25-06, 300PRC, .27 Nosler, all fall into a flat shooting well suited mountain cartridge.

Find a decent weight rifle you like and don’t add too much scope weight too it and you’ll be in the money for years to come.

Good advice!

 

[orangeblu]

Good advice!

You are welcome.