New Wolf Load!!!

[filmjunkie4ever]

Yesterday I noticed a box of .257 caliber 75 grain V-max sitting on the shelf at my local outdoor retail outlet. I bought them.

Last night I carefully crafted 20 rounds featuring the V-max on top of 53.5 grains of H4350 and WLR primers which should be good for 3400-3450 fps at the muzzle of my 24" Remington barrel.

Today after attempting, unsuccessfully, to get an elk, my Father-in-law and I stopped at a gravel pit and fired a few rounds downrange.

From only a boresight I hit a clay pigeon and a tin can at 100 yards, and a motor oil container at nearly 200 yards.

This is officially my new varmint load in my .25-06.

Look out wolves!

Dale

 

[desertcj]

Let 'em have it!

 

[DrMike]

I prefer a bullet that will maintain more integrity at impact. Wolves are not bullet proof, but they have more muscle mass than lesser varmints.

 

[cloverleaf]

REALLY like that bullet out of my 250 Savage. Sub inch all day long, when all else is working as it should. However, as noted, is it enough? Never used them on game myself. Those wolves are a BIG PUPPY. As you've discovered, they can be hard to find too. Wish they'd make em more often. Glad it worked out. CL

 

[longrangehunter]

I prefer a bullet that will maintain more integrity at impact. Wolves are not bullet proof, but they have more muscle mass than lesser varmints.

+1

I use typical deer hunting bullets myself and prefer them over the grenade type projectiles on Wolves.

 

[filmjunkie4ever]

Well I was using the 85 grain Ballistic Tips but I cannot seem to find those either. The next closest thing are the 100 grain BTs which are a great bullet all-around in a .25-06 - but was wanting something a little lighter.

Winchesters 90 grain PXP factory load used to be a good one too but can't find those either.

Maybe this is my coyote and rock chuck load and I need to go with something a bit heavier?

Thanks for the advice fellas.

Dale

 

[JD338]

Here are a few for you to practice on.

JD338

 

[Guy Miner]

I'd love to hang a wolf pelt on the wall...

Think I'd .25-06 'em, with a 115 gr Ballistic Tip, if I was hunting just for wolves. If not, whatever rifle & load was in hand would likely suffice.

Ha, if I was on my dreamed-for grizzly hunt... I might end up with a .375 on the wolf! That ought to work... :mrgreen:

Dunno. Never hunted or shot a wolf. Hmmm. Might have to do something about that.

Guy

 

[Thebear_78]

Almost got one last night using a 379 peterbuilt pulling 128k pound set @ 95fps. Speed is a little low but projectile weight makes up for it [emoji1]

I'm betting that 75 gr vmax would get the job done but placement would be more critical.

A little more BC might come in handy for longer shots


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[filmjunkie4ever]

I'd love to hang a wolf pelt on the wall...

Think I'd .25-06 'em, with a 115 gr Ballistic Tip, if I was hunting just for wolves. If not, whatever rifle & load was in hand would likely suffice.

Ha, if I was on my dreamed-for grizzly hunt... I might end up with a .375 on the wolf! That ought to work... :mrgreen:

Dunno. Never hunted or shot a wolf. Hmmm. Might have to do something about that.

Guy

Several years back Guy we were returning from a fruitless morning elk hunt to feed some cows on a ranch I was working on at the time.

On the right side of the road was a coyote staring, mesmerized literally, at a ground squirrel mound. My boss was armed with a Model 70 (push feed) in .375 H&H Mag loaded with 270 grain Sierra Gamekings. The coyote was so fixed on that mound that he didn't even seem to acknowledge our presence. My boss popped off the scope covers, cycled the action and poked the rifle out the window.

One shot later from a distance of not over 50 yards, the coyote was dead. The impact was nothing short of spectacular.

Upon inspection he was cut in half literally. Only a small patch of hide on his back connected the two halves. Wish I would've had a cell phone camera to take a picture but alas we hadn't any among us.

So in conclusion, I hope you get to .375 a wolf - it's a worthwhile experience that a man should get to experience at least once in his life

That .25-06 is my "truck gun" these days and is kind of a do it all rifle for varmints. I think I will just have to be picky on my shots but should I get one of those 75's into a wolf, I will be sure to let y'all know how it works out

Thanks -

Dale

 

[ElmerThud]

You guys over there have the good fortune of a large variety of species to hunt. Makes me very envious.
I have no idea what bullet would be ideal to take down a wolf quickly, but in my .25-06 I guess my instinct would be to use the Nosler 100gn BT or the Sierra 100gn Prohunter. Both are accurate bullets aout to 400yds and I think would retain enough downrange energy to take a wolf cleanly.

Just my inexperienced take on what to use on a wolf given the chance. :?

 

[DrMike]

A 25-06 with a 100 grain or greater bullet will work just fine on a wolf. Often the shot you have is at some distance as these are usually cautious animals. They don't willingly offer many opportunities to shoot.

 

[desertcj]

100 grain E-tip would give more chances of a double Kill em all, is my opinion....

 

[Rem Jim]

100 grain E-tip would give more chances of a double Kill em all, is my opinion....

or a Barnes 100 gr TTSX out of a 257 Weatherby at 3500 fps + RJ

 

[tecumseh]

That's good shootin! I'd prefer a 25-06 or better for a wolf. I've got a load for my 280 with a 140 gr BT if I ever get the chance to go after one.

 

[Bruce Mc]

I'm thinking my .220 swift with a 60gr Partition at 3840 fps might be a decent wolfer to around 300 yds. The 64 bonded might do pretty good too.

 

[Wincheringen]

I wouldn't even remotely worry about that 75 grain V Max doing the job.

 

[filmjunkie4ever]

I'm not. In fact I feel the odds of seeing a wolf are less likely than a coyote or rock chuck. I feel like it will get the job done in any case. If one doesn't do the trick there are three more in the magazine of my Remington 700.

That Remington is a good accurate rifle with many loads but especially my load of H4350 and that 75 grain V-max.

Can't wait to try it out on something. Have kept it in the truck to do just that!

Dale