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Poll for night time predator callers #6431800
01/17/19 06:39 PM
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Bolt action 22-250 or CMMG 22 nosler?

Re: Poll for night time predator callers [Re: Vatrapper63] #6431802
01/17/19 06:41 PM
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no experience with either but am in love with the 204 i'm shootin right now.









Re: Poll for night time predator callers [Re: Vatrapper63] #6431804
01/17/19 06:45 PM
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Seems like a lot of hi velocity equipment for work after dark. I'm of the old school so maybe it just seems that way.

Osky


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Re: Poll for night time predator callers [Re: Vatrapper63] #6431821
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If I planned on keeping the pelts for sale, I'd be shooting a .17 or .20 caliber something. Usually no bullet exit.

Re: Poll for night time predator callers [Re: Vatrapper63] #6431825
01/17/19 07:10 PM
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I have no experience with either also, there are always 2 of us. One with a 12 gauge and the rifle guy either carries a .204 Ruger or .17 B-MAG. All depends on area we are calling as to which rifle we carry. We want as little pelt damage as possible..


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Re: Poll for night time predator callers [Re: Vatrapper63] #6431826
01/17/19 07:11 PM
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I have 2 friends that shoot the nosler. Before that they shot the 22-250. They both like the nosler better

Re: Poll for night time predator callers [Re: Vatrapper63] #6431850
01/17/19 07:26 PM
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An exit wound would be determined by bullet selection more so than caliber.

I’ve not used a wide verity of lights while out in the dark, just an amped up old coon light ( 12 volt bulb and 20 volt batteries) for a little over 40 years. My experience may be limited but I’m pretty sure your not going to be able to identify a target past 200 yards well enough to pull the trigger. Add a red or green or amber or blue lens and that distance just got shorter.

My point is you won’t need the flat shooting tack driver you use in the daylight, but shoot what your comfortable with .
Good luck !

Re: Poll for night time predator callers [Re: Vatrapper63] #6431852
01/17/19 07:28 PM
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Both calibers are WAY too much gun for night hunting unless you just want stuff dead IMO. 12 Ga shotgun with various loads or a 223 loaded up or down , 22 mag are better choices I think . Especially in the east . Night hunting and doing it in the east is typically close range shooting . Cover is thick and fields are usually 200 yards or less in the majority of places I've hunted . Figuring out (100 percent) what those glowing eyes belong to past 200 yards is tough at night . I hate wrecking fur . The 204 with the right load is a wicked little gun but can really mess up a fox shot close .

Re: Poll for night time predator callers [Re: Vatrapper63] #6431855
01/17/19 07:31 PM
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Re: Poll for night time predator callers [Re: Vatrapper63] #6431908
01/17/19 08:20 PM
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I use a 17 Hornet 25 gr hollow point

My friend Joe Zafutto from night eyes lights shoots the same rifle

And kills fox and coyotes consistently out to 200 yards with minimal damage

Last edited by grayfox54; 01/17/19 08:23 PM.

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Re: Poll for night time predator callers [Re: Vatrapper63] #6432108
01/17/19 11:50 PM
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i'd like to see 200 yards around my area. even in daylight. i use a .22 mag and a 12 gauge.at night most of my shots are within 50 yards.


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Re: Poll for night time predator callers [Re: Vatrapper63] #6432153
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Re: Poll for night time predator callers [Re: Vatrapper63] #6432158
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swampgas chili and schmidt beer makes for a deadly combo

You have to remember that 1 out of 3 Democratic Voters is just as dumb as the other two.
Re: Poll for night time predator callers [Re: Vatrapper63] #6432176
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Re: Poll for night time predator callers [Re: Vatrapper63] #6432260
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Re: Poll for night time predator callers [Re: pcr2] #6432262
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Originally Posted by pcr2
no experience with either but am in love with the 204 i'm shootin right now.


Thinking of building a .204 Ruger in AR platform. What load are you shooting & how is pelt damage w/ it? How long is your barrel? I've heard the 204 doesn't buck the wind well at all but most of my shots are inside 150 yds. & wind is light to moderate at best.

Re: Poll for night time predator callers [Re: Vatrapper63] #6432573
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In the south central Pa Mounta...
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Here’s joes kills from the 2017/18 season

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Re: Poll for night time predator callers [Re: grayfox54] #6432585
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=grayfox54]Here’s joes kills from the 2017/18 season

Does Bill Weaver put up ALL of his fur? I know he puts up some. Not sure if you know or not.


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Re: Poll for night time predator callers [Re: Vatrapper63] #6432615
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I don’t know


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Re: Poll for night time predator callers [Re: Vatrapper63] #6432617
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OK. Just curious.


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