6.5x55 for wolves?

[BigUglyMan]

The size of an exit hole is a function of velocity and bullet construction, the stronger the bullet is made, the less violent it's expansion, the the less exit damage you can expect at any given impact velocity. By contrast, a light weight bullet impacting at a higher velocity might not exit at all, but if it does it'll make a mess. Bullets intended for varmint hunting are a poor choice IMHO, since they can't be counted on to produce adequate penetration on other game animals. Most wolf hunters score when they are hunting other things, so just use the same bullet you would on a deer, moose or bear hunt, and the outcome should prove favorable. Shell Shucker's advice rings true.

I'm struggling to explain exactly this concept to some jackass on Facebook who can't wrap his head around why he blew the hindquarters of his deer all to hell with a 270. Of course, if you think some of the threads on CGN make you want to walk into traffic with their lack of understanding of basic principles, try being a part of a hunting group on FB. This guy hasn't even got any idea what kind of ammunition he used (he knows it was factory) and is completely lost when it comes to the discussion of "tips" and their construction.

 

[madashell]

I hate wolves. SST's.... blow em to pieces.

 

[6.5x55mm]

Speer manual 87gr varmiter and 4064 powder. excellent wolf load.

 

[Frank McFarquhar]

Even a .243 leaves an exit wound the size of a lemon . Any of the .22 Varmint cal. do fine , unless
normal shooting is ,,,,,,,,,, "Plus 300 yds".