Is a 22lr enough for siksik ...
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R&R Rancher
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- Manitoba's Interlake
Ya gotta know that sooner or later some expert is going to say nothing less than a .338 Lapua. 
And if we are able to switch to "siksik defence" mode, well, just break out the popcorn
And if we are able to switch to "siksik defence" mode, well, just break out the popcorn
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- Eastern Edge of the Foothills
Depends on the range you're trying to shoot them at.
If you're trying to hit them at 300+ yards, then, no, the 22lr isn't enough.
My 22lr hits them fine at up to 100 yards. But much beyond that and I reach for my .222
If you're trying to hit them at 300+ yards, then, no, the 22lr isn't enough.
My 22lr hits them fine at up to 100 yards. But much beyond that and I reach for my .222
The .22 is only sufficient if you accompanied by a PH with a proper stopping rifle, in case of a charge. It is marginal, and requires the patience and dedication to wait for the perfect broadside shot, and the willingness to pass on the shot if a proper presentation is not offered.
(It always sounds so silly when the big-animal/small-gun guys use this tired line of horses**t to justify their use of .243's on moose, etc....but now I've found the appropriate use for this foolish reasoning: sarcasm!)
(It always sounds so silly when the big-animal/small-gun guys use this tired line of horses**t to justify their use of .243's on moose, etc....but now I've found the appropriate use for this foolish reasoning: sarcasm!)
Ya gotta know that sooner or later some expert is going to say nothing less than a .338 Lapua.
338 is a little much but a 300 mag is just about right. It can be done with a smaller round but nothing less that a 120 gr bullet.
Wow that was hard to type with a straight face. .22lr is more that enough. I have used .22s and they work great.
Ya gotta know that sooner or later some expert is going to say nothing less than a .338 Lapua.
I've been charged by these fearsome critters. Ask Berital about how we narrowly escaped with our lives. Now I always carry enough gun.
Maybe best to use the holy hand grenade of Antiock to snuff it.Or a 17 hmr just to be different.22 rimfire if you want to be practical.
Then did he raise on high the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch, saying, "Bless this, O Lord, that with it thou mayst blow thine enemies to tiny bits,
Then did he raise on high the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch, saying, "Bless this, O Lord, that with it thou mayst blow thine enemies to tiny bits,
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I've been charged by these fearsome critters. Ask Berital about how we narrowly escaped with our lives. Now I always carry enough gun.
Well that was a great one to watch. Might have to try that with something similar
This
And this:
Oh, how I lol'd.
I've been charged by these fearsome critters. Ask Berital about how we narrowly escaped with our lives. Now I always carry enough gun.
And this:
Oh, how I lol'd.
I recall seeing a video of a well prepared individual who had the bayonet on his SKS ready...he was most likely charged by a wounded gopher so he went to the spike for self preservation.
Held it up for the camera and then cleared it by firing an additional round. Obviously a brave and skilled hunter.
Watching it twisting around made a chill run through my heart. A close call...
The sarcasm font be real heavy on this one
Held it up for the camera and then cleared it by firing an additional round. Obviously a brave and skilled hunter.
Watching it twisting around made a chill run through my heart. A close call...
The sarcasm font be real heavy on this one
