Goat shooting set up backn the 80s, pretty standard equipment, 223 all the way, wasn't wonderfully accuracy wise but great on mobs at close range. 216263
Liked On: 06-02-2023, 08:23 PM
I regret never buying a mini14.
Liked On: 06-02-2023, 08:23 PM
I shoot 1000s of goats as part of my job 223 is the way to go
Liked On: 06-02-2023, 08:23 PM
Not good quality but i like the shot...older dogs winding and pup in the box 115
Liked On: 06-02-2023, 02:23 PM
Heres my 3 yr old Jet http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss238/Shootm/P9050249-1.jpg
Liked On: 06-02-2023, 02:21 PM
Thank you folks for all the good advice I'm not in danger or planning to shoot any livestock, anytime soon Just doing my homework before pulling the trigger, look like this idea going back to the...
Liked On: 06-02-2023, 02:13 PM
Always been heaps of goats in that area. Just before Xmas the BIL who farms in Wairamarama which is just inland from the Port called up all upset as goats had taken a liking to his silage paddocks. I...
Liked On: 06-02-2023, 12:43 PM
lots of mentions of old stinky billy...BUT majority of animals will be nannies n kids...the .223 is definatly the better option,Ive shot goats with both AND have done the round up with dogs n shoot...
Liked On: 06-02-2023, 12:26 PM
An acquaintance from years ago was a culler in the BOP for a few years. Did the whole bit, sometimes they would do rabbits or goats. when they weren't mucking about with Ruger mini 14s and the odd...
Liked On: 06-02-2023, 12:25 PM
Agree with the 223 statements above, have shot probably around 500+ goats. Trailed a few things even a 10/22 with velocitors which worked OK up close but many needed several follow up shots 223...
Liked On: 06-02-2023, 12:14 PM
22 magnum ammo isn't really cheap anymore
Liked On: 06-02-2023, 11:34 AM
Now that suppressor technology has come so far, the 22.250 really is the ducks nuts for small to medium sized game. Prior to suppressors, my Sako 22.250 was like a magic wand...start taking up...
Liked On: 06-02-2023, 11:34 AM
Re: above message. Should read "reload down to WMR velocities for working around residential areas". Didn't edit in time.
Liked On: 06-02-2023, 11:34 AM
YeArs ago there was a pair of DOC contact shooters using 22WMR on goats, they must’ve had dispensation to use rim fire. They sent heading dogs up ridges and gully heads, herded animals down and shot...
Liked On: 06-02-2023, 11:34 AM
Go in to your local store have a look at what ammo is available or on line Broncos, reloaders which only list ammo in stock and you will end up with a 223
Liked On: 06-02-2023, 11:33 AM