Guest MissouriHunter Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 I am trying to figure out which type of ammo is best for predator hunting. Do you all know which is the best brand or which type of shell would be best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoBoone1 Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Re: What ammo? That depends..... Do you want to save the pelts, or do you want only to put an end to their predatoring? If it's the latter, .243 to .25-06 with Hornady VMax bullets are great in x-wind conditions. But many have great success with .223's and .22-250's with a wide variety of bullets used. There are others who swear by some of the .17's and I like the Tactical 20 (which is almost an identical twin to the .204 Ruger) using 32 or 33gr VMax bullets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MissouriHunter Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Re: What ammo? I am looking for something that will kill the animal good but also save the pelts because I actually sell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaCoyote Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Re: What ammo? For the fast centerfire .22's you want a bullet that will break up on impact. Hollowpoints are the best except they dont have they aerodynamics at extreme distances. The plastic tips deserve a look though. I've only used one type, 40 grn blitzking out of the 22-250 very impressed. But I've been waiting to try some hornady v-max they are out of stock around here. I've heard mixed reactions about the nosler b-tips. Every hollow point I've shot has been DEADLY!!!!! Only one type has been poor in accuracy. Barnes coated 40 grn vlc. For many years I shot yotes with an 06 using everything from solids to light fast hollowpoints, I have never seen such dramatic kills on yotes as I have with centerfire .22's. THUD, DEAD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bronco_mudder Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Re: What ammo? I don't even know if it is legal or how it would preform on game, but what about a FMJ type of bullet. It would be one small hole in and out. Guaranteed to penetrate through all bone. Is that a good option??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Re: What ammo? FMJ is not legal in arkansas for any hunting, I would check befor I tried it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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