Thread: What rifle calibre do you shoot a whale with?

Originally Posted by terryf

Actually I doubt it, the whales brain is very small compared to the head size and shooting it is actually asking for trouble in terms of humane killing. If I had to use a rifle I would want as big a calibre as possible to ensure maximum temporary cavity.
Explosives is the preferred method of instantaneous euthanasia with whales.

yup, explosives are the one, iv had to put down a few dozen in my years on the whale board.
Also best to administer said explosives from a distance with a field gun. Everybody should have one handy.