Jakey
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   Jakey liked post by blip On thread : New Here got my licence this month Goat Problem

   We do goat culling for a farmer up here. I use a 22 hornet usually. Will also use 223, 6.5 gren or 6.5x55 if thats what have at the time. I have also used 22lr it can be done but you need to know...

   Liked On: 20-07-2023, 08:30 PM

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   Jakey liked post by winchesterM69A On thread : New Here got my licence this month Goat Problem

   I would investigate rounding them up for sale , then use the cash to buy a bigger calibre rifle to use on the on-going population that will re-invade the property. Nice pics , by the way

   Liked On: 20-07-2023, 08:29 PM

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   Jakey liked post by No good names left On thread : New Here got my licence this month Goat Problem

   As others have said go with a .223 or similar and you'll have much better success without spending all your time chasing the wounded ones. Use this time to practice your butchering skills as goat's...

   Liked On: 20-07-2023, 08:29 PM

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   Jakey liked post by dannyb On thread : New Here got my licence this month Goat Problem

   As an inexperienced shooter I would suggest a 22lr is not the greatest choice for goats, unless shot placement is perfect and close range it has a high chance of not being very humane either. Do...

   Liked On: 20-07-2023, 08:27 PM

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   Jakey liked post by m101a1 On thread : New Here got my licence this month Goat Problem

   get a 223 learn to shoot it at all ranges up to 300 especially head and neck and then you be good to go on deer [ fire power is fine but accuracy is FINAL ]

   Liked On: 20-07-2023, 08:27 PM

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   Jakey liked post by rugerman On thread : New Here got my licence this month Goat Problem

   Welcome to the forum. As mentioned I would recommend at least a 223 for goats.

   Liked On: 20-07-2023, 08:27 PM

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   Jakey liked post by Trout On thread : New Here got my licence this month Goat Problem

   Goats n the odd deer,223 the way to go or you be chasing wounded goats around.Unless you are a Olympic shooter.

   Liked On: 20-07-2023, 08:26 PM