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Re: Bobcat cartridge selection (hunting) [Re: Leveraction35] #8543732 01/13/26 01:33 PM 01/13/26 01:33 PM
Joined: Aug 2011 Peoria County Illinois Larry Baer trapper
Larry Baer trapper Joined: Aug 2011 Peoria County Illinois	http://www.jamescalhoon.com/ I have a .19 Badger that this guy made. It's on a .22 Hornet action made by CZ . Shoots great - but I have never shot a cat with it. Just passin through

Re: Bobcat cartridge selection (hunting) [Re: Leveraction35] #8543733 01/13/26 01:34 PM 01/13/26 01:34 PM
Joined: Dec 2012 Wi. D Diggerman trapper
Diggerman trapper D Joined: Dec 2012 Wi.	I think the .221 fireball is the perfect fox-bobcat gun. Or you could experiment with loading down a .223 to .221 levels. Just the right amount of whelm.

Re: Bobcat cartridge selection (hunting) [Re: Leveraction35] #8543734 01/13/26 01:34 PM 01/13/26 01:34 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Oakland, MS Drifter trapper
Drifter trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Oakland, MS	Thanks is new to me. Some individuals use statistics as a drunk man uses lamp-posts — for support rather than for illumination. Andrew Lang (1844-1912) Scottish poet, novelist and literary critic Life member NTA , and GA Trappers assoc .

Re: Bobcat cartridge selection (hunting) [Re: Larry Baer] #8543736 01/13/26 01:37 PM 01/13/26 01:37 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 OK Aaron Proffitt trapper
Aaron Proffitt trapper Joined: Oct 2007 OK	Originally Posted by Larry Baer http://www.jamescalhoon.com/ I have a .19 Badger that this guy made. It's on a .22 Hornet action made by CZ . Shoots great - but I have never shot a cat with it. Thanks for putting the link up. I goofed it. Honor a Soldier. Be the kind of American worth fighting for.

Re: Bobcat cartridge selection (hunting) [Re: Leveraction35] #8543739 01/13/26 01:43 PM 01/13/26 01:43 PM
Joined: Dec 2012 S E Idaho J Jmack trapper
Jmack trapper J Joined: Dec 2012 S E Idaho	I have a older Ruger 22/77 in a 22 K- Hornet and its a Lazer out to 200 yards. It has done very well on smaller fur without fur damage. 40 gr blizt sierra. With the nosler 50 gr ballistic tips the blast prairie dogs and rock chucks. I would use them on coyotes but not cats. Brother has the 17 winchester mag and loves it but I haven't been around it at all. The first requisite of a good citizen in this republic of ours is that he shall be able and willing to pull his own weight. Theodore Roosevelt

Re: Bobcat cartridge selection (hunting) [Re: Leveraction35] #8543755 01/13/26 02:14 PM 01/13/26 02:14 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Vernal, Utah, USA Dan Barnhurst trapper
Dan Barnhurst trapper Joined: Mar 2011 Vernal, Utah, USA	Fur friendly caliber for fox and bobcat to 100 yards -- I'm grabbing my Rugar 77 .22 magnum. I did have one coyote I had to track 300-400 yards. Each day is a gift. LIVE IT with gratitude.

Re: Bobcat cartridge selection (hunting) [Re: Leveraction35] #8543768 01/13/26 03:09 PM 01/13/26 03:09 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 OK Aaron Proffitt trapper
Aaron Proffitt trapper Joined: Oct 2007 OK	If we’re talking rimfires only , always wanted to try out a 5mm Remington. Especially now that Aguila is making ammo for it. Honor a Soldier. Be the kind of American worth fighting for.

Re: Bobcat cartridge selection (hunting) [Re: Leveraction35] #8543793 01/13/26 03:39 PM 01/13/26 03:39 PM
Joined: Sep 2013 Green County Wisconsin G GREENCOUNTYPETE trapper
GREENCOUNTYPETE trapper G Joined: Sep 2013 Green County Wisconsin	Originally Posted by Leveraction35 I’ve decided I need a rimfire with some power behind it. It’s intended purpose will be bobcat and fox hunting, with emphasis to the Bobcats. Maximum 100 yard shot distances.The ability to ethically kill a coyote if one shows up would be good as well. My only experience with rimfires is a 22LR so input and experiences are appreciated I’m looking at Ruger American rimfire rifles EDIT : i’m not tied to a rimfire cartridge, but I definitely want a more fur friendly option than my 223 for Bobcats/fox. I would also consider a 22 hornet or 17 hornet. you have the 223 already , load it down to about 2650-2750fps with a 55gr soft point and I think you can find very good accuracy and a less violently expanding round that is cheap and accurate. then if you keep track of the difference between your current ammo and your cat and fox ammo you can just run the elevation up/down and be right back to using the other ammo should you decide you want to. then you can stock the ammo deeper and or upgrade the optics with the money you save. America only has one issue, we have a Responsibility crisis and everything else stems from it.

Re: Bobcat cartridge selection (hunting) [Re: Aaron Proffitt] #8543806 01/13/26 04:01 PM 01/13/26 04:01 PM
Joined: Oct 2016 Michigan B BigBlackBirds trapper
BigBlackBirds trapper B Joined: Oct 2016 Michigan	Originally Posted by Aaron Proffitt I've tried that. Here's the issue , when I was using a .17 HMR for coyotes I was also using an Airedale terrier as a decoy dog . Sometimes , the coyote would drop at the crack of that little gun . But more often than not, they would run leaving zero blood on the ground. Thankfully , my dog would be able to followup and recover the coyote. Never had the chance to see the result on bobcats. It'd probably be pretty decent on cats ,but if you're also wanting to be able to take coyotes ,too, I'd leave the HMR at home. Unless you have an Airedale who's looking for a fight ,regardless. I'll second this ^^^^ as my experience also. Not saying the 17 rimfire or 22 mag wont do the job but the results always seem to be right on the margin. If centerfires are on the table I'd pick one hands down. I'd bet 50 years ago the 222 would be high on the list for what you are seeking. My more modern pick has been 20-25 grain bergers in 17 hornet but a MachIV/Fireball would be more fun

Re: Bobcat cartridge selection (hunting) [Re: Leveraction35] #8543814 01/13/26 04:26 PM 01/13/26 04:26 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Carroll County Va R red webb trapper
red webb trapper R Joined: Jan 2008 Carroll County Va	5mm rimfire

Re: Bobcat cartridge selection (hunting) [Re: Leveraction35] #8543823 01/13/26 04:38 PM 01/13/26 04:38 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Northern Illinois M MChewk trapper
MChewk trapper M Joined: Dec 2006 Northern Illinois	I see you are a fan of a lever gun why not a 22 mag in a Henry? Out to a hundred you are good,

Re: Bobcat cartridge selection (hunting) [Re: GREENCOUNTYPETE] #8543830 01/13/26 04:48 PM 01/13/26 04:48 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 OK Aaron Proffitt trapper
Aaron Proffitt trapper Joined: Oct 2007 OK	Originally Posted by GREENCOUNTYPETE Originally Posted by Leveraction35 I’ve decided I need a rimfire with some power behind it. It’s intended purpose will be bobcat and fox hunting, with emphasis to the Bobcats. Maximum 100 yard shot distances.The ability to ethically kill a coyote if one shows up would be good as well. My only experience with rimfires is a 22LR so input and experiences are appreciated I’m looking at Ruger American rimfire rifles EDIT : i’m not tied to a rimfire cartridge, but I definitely want a more fur friendly option than my 223 for Bobcats/fox. I would also consider a 22 hornet or 17 hornet. you have the 223 already , load it down to about 2650-2750fps with a 55gr soft point and I think you can find very good accuracy and a less violently expanding round that is cheap and accurate. then if you keep track of the difference between your current ammo and your cat and fox ammo you can just run the elevation up/down and be right back to using the other ammo should you decide you want to. then you can stock the ammo deeper and or upgrade the optics with the money you save. Missed the part about the .223 . You can have that .223 rebarreled to shoot .17 Remington as it’s still based on the .223 as a parent casing so same bolt face. But you’re correct about loading down being an option,GCP. Honor a Soldier. Be the kind of American worth fighting for.

Re: Bobcat cartridge selection (hunting) [Re: red webb] #8543877 01/13/26 05:47 PM 01/13/26 05:47 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 St. Louis Co, Mo B BigBob trapper
BigBob trapper B Joined: Dec 2006 St. Louis Co, Mo	Originally Posted by red webb 5mm rimfire x2! Every kid needs a Dog and a Curmudgeon. Remember Bowe Bergdahl, the traitor. Beware! Jill Pudlewski, Ron Oates and Keven Begesse are liars and thiefs!

Re: Bobcat cartridge selection (hunting) [Re: Leveraction35] #8543968 01/13/26 07:36 PM 01/13/26 07:36 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 OK Aaron Proffitt trapper
Aaron Proffitt trapper Joined: Oct 2007 OK	There's a couple of them on Guns International. Always wanted to mess with one. Honor a Soldier. Be the kind of American worth fighting for.

Re: Bobcat cartridge selection (hunting) [Re: Yes sir] #8544008 01/13/26 08:33 PM 01/13/26 08:33 PM
Joined: Dec 2016 Jackson Co, KS N NEYotetrapper trapper
NEYotetrapper trapper N Joined: Dec 2016 Jackson Co, KS	Originally Posted by Yes sir Bullet selection has a lot to do with how fur friendly a cartridge is. Ive shot a fair number of cats with my 243 and with heavier constructed bullet im happy with the outcome. Shotgun is very underrated from 50/60 yds and in. X 2!! I have shot a number of cats and even fox with my .22-250. With the right load and good shot placement, you don't have much to worry about.

Re: Bobcat cartridge selection (hunting) [Re: Leveraction35] #8544061 01/13/26 09:25 PM 01/13/26 09:25 PM
Joined: Nov 2017 Central PA H hipp2412 trapper
hipp2412 trapper H Joined: Nov 2017 Central PA	17 hornet.. fox, bobcat and coyotes can be taken with the 17 Hornet.

Re: Bobcat cartridge selection (hunting) [Re: Leveraction35] #8544072 01/13/26 09:38 PM 01/13/26 09:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2018 Henry Co, IL 3 3togo trapper
3togo trapper 3 Joined: Jan 2018 Henry Co, IL	I agree with you guys on the Hornet and the Fireball. Both would work well at 100yds. But the OP stated he was looking for a rimfire larger than .22LR. I think that leaves the .22 mag and the .17 HRM

Re: Bobcat cartridge selection (hunting) [Re: 3togo] #8544074 01/13/26 09:39 PM 01/13/26 09:39 PM
Joined: May 2011 Oakland, MS yotetrapper30 trapper
yotetrapper30 trapper Joined: May 2011 Oakland, MS	Originally Posted by 3togo I agree with you guys on the Hornet and the Fireball. Both would work well at 100yds. But the OP stated he was looking for a rimfire larger than .22LR. I think that leaves the .22 mag and the .17 HRM Check out the edit at the bottom of the OPs post. The devil's greatest trick isn't making us think he doesn't exist. It's flattering us. So we don't see..... the devil is us.

Re: Bobcat cartridge selection (hunting) [Re: Leveraction35] #8544138 01/13/26 11:12 PM 01/13/26 11:12 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Mt. g smith trapper
g smith trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Mt.	Who wands to load down ! He wants another rifle ,I don't blame him ! You can ride a fast horse slow but you can't ride a slow horse fast .

Re: Bobcat cartridge selection (hunting) [Re: Leveraction35] #8544163 Yesterday at 12:20 AM Yesterday at 12:20 AM
Joined: Oct 2009 South Dakota M Merriam trapper
Merriam trapper M Joined: Oct 2009 South Dakota	17 wsm seems to be about perfect for sub 150 work. Now, I just wish more manufacturers made rifles in that caliber. I’m not a Savage B-mag fan. Winchester recently came out with some 17 wsm rifles, but I don’t know much about them.

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