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Old 08-18-2007, 09:06 PM
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Default Long distance Bobcat - what caliber & bullet???

I really want to tag a cat this year.
The farm is wide open with shots in the 200 to 400 yard range.
YES - the wind always blows in Nebraska
I've got a 204R (14#), 22-250 VT, 6mm Rem & 6PPC to work with. All are good shooters.

Any thoughts?

The last 3 years I've seen one but...
1 - no shot lane plus my buddy was down range
2 - only had a 17 HM2 into a stiff wind and only a head shot and 120 yds
3 - Big cat at an easy 120 yard shot but carrying a 308 and an exit angle thru the middle of the back
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Old 08-18-2007, 09:17 PM
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Why the 17 rem. of course. For those extra long shots on cats i don't think you will have to many shots at them, they are pretty tuff to spot if more than 150 yards out from calling stand, and when they come in they like to use what cover is available..good luck..
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Old 08-18-2007, 10:50 PM
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Default +1 on the 17Rem.

Even though it's not listed in you'r arsenal. (Yet )
I shoot my fair share of cats each year and as stated above, "chances of a 200+ yrd shot on a Bobcat are pretty slim".
If you have to use one of the listed calibers I would say the 204 would be you'r best option. Use the lightest bullet you can, a HP with a J40 jacket should do the job without too much fur damage.
Cat's are a real challenge (unless you live in Texas) so good luck on you'r quest.

I just read the lower part of you'r post, and wanted to say "Good job on not taking questionable shots"!
A headshot at just about any range with a HMR is questionable. A 308 at just about any range makes Cat Soup. And not shooting you'r hunting partner is (almost) never a good idea.

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Old 08-19-2007, 01:51 AM
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I took a long shot close to 200 yards with my old 22-250 and it put a huge hole in him
+2 on a 17 CF
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Old 08-19-2007, 04:42 AM
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Only one I've ever shot was in '1965 at about 80yds
with a .22LR to the head.

Flashing tail caught my eye, when I kneeled behind a log the cat heard me.
He set down too, only his upper head was visible. I'd been popping lot's of p/dogs with this .22 and was confident of the shot and took it. Hit off center above between the eye's.

The cat gently rolled over backwards and was done twitching by the time I ran to it.
Father in law was mighty disgusted at us for skinning this cat in the milking barn. Cows refused to go in and quit giving milk. BUT: I had a beautiful fur rug made from it.

IF I had the guns & shot now, would use a .40gr v max in .223, or one of the .17's with a light v 'max type bullet. Depending on range of course as to how big the exit will be. Avoid head shots. Front body shots should be the only one's considered.

Instead of making long iffy shots, why not call them in closer??
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Old 08-19-2007, 02:24 PM
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+1 on the .204.....39gr Sierra BK or Berger 35gr would also be good choices......
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Old 08-19-2007, 07:58 PM
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Just picked up some 40 vmax, 39 Sierra and H322.
Time to load....

All my bobcat encounters (so far) have been luck. Either they walk up on me or I've walked up on them.
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Old 08-20-2007, 06:41 AM
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Are you still hunting, or doing other things and it just happens?
I was out scouting for deer when I saw that tail flashing in the grass and kneeled down. The only other one Iv'e seen was after dark on a rock and no gun. I did box trap five of them though. OH man do they get wild when trying to handle them in a 18"x3' cage trap!! Sure better have it staked down solid so they can't tip it over because they will totally raise hell.

PS: to BobD: Burnt Mill area.

IF there's enough around you see one now and then while doing other things. I'd highly recommend you and a buddy face each other about 10-100 ft apart and call 'em. That way they won't sneak up behind you. Best trust the other guy when he aim's right past your ear though.
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Old 08-20-2007, 02:12 PM
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I'd highly recommend you and a buddy face each other about 10-100 ft apart and call 'em. That way they won't sneak up behind you. Best trust the other guy when he aim's right past your ear though.
Setting up back to back is probably a better idea.

Whoever you team up with better be able to set still, and I mean still! Cats are totally visual, so scent isn't much of an issue but movement is. A decoy is a good idea. A wing feather from a turkey tied to a string is effective and cheap. I tie them to an alligator clip, very handy but get a few cause if you'r like me you'll walk off and leave them.
I use an e-caller on cats cause it's pretty hard if not impossible to call continously for the long stands required to get cats to respond to. Cats are easily distracted, so calling continously and longer is usually better.

Good luck on you'r quest.
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Old 08-21-2007, 01:31 AM
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Lately cats have been by hapenstance. (I'm not complaining)
This year the plan is to do some still hunting.
The coyote population is getting better too.

It's just gettin the wife to agree I need to hunt more often.......

Later - at least dove season opens in a few days
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