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Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: chital_shikari] #3374311 07/13/12 08:15 PM
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I'll say .243. I've shot a rabbit and a 200+ lb hog with mine.
Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: Nightbird] #3374329 07/13/12 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted By: Nightbird
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Originally Posted By: Payne
and who might be rolling up...

or how much buck fever I get....


Yeah because you might not have much time before they do roll up on you, it sure does get the adrenaline pumping.. partyon555


serious answers only guys!
Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: chital_shikari] #3374332 07/13/12 08:22 PM
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I would feel comfortable with a .270


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Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: chital_shikari] #3374352 07/13/12 08:27 PM
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I think it could be done with a 223 shooting a 55gr barnes ttsx over a good hot load.
Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: bigtex46] #3374358 07/13/12 08:29 PM
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.22 hornet


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Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: bigtex46] #3374360 07/13/12 08:32 PM
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If your including exotics then you need 2 calibers a 270 or 30 cal, and a 375. Since you can hunt cape buffalo at the 777 ranch.
Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: txshntr] #3374533 07/13/12 09:24 PM
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If it has to be centerfire 22 Hornet.


lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: kmon11] #3374544 07/13/12 09:28 PM
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But the 50BMG would cover it as well.


lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: chital_shikari] #3374585 07/13/12 09:37 PM
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.223 is the answer
Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: Talisman] #3374587 07/13/12 09:38 PM
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popcorn although I bet I could do it with a sling shot
Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: kmon11] #3374591 07/13/12 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted By: kmon1
But the 50BMG would cover it as well.
Nothing like shooting a bird with this hahhaha
Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: Talisman] #3374838 07/13/12 11:16 PM
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I'm not talking about birds
If you want to include them then the 12ga will take all of em on.
And btw you can take a cape buffalo with a 22cal center fire.
Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: chital_shikari] #3374843 07/13/12 11:17 PM
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22 hornet WILL take em all on. And 250 Savage might be another option if they still make it
Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: chital_shikari] #3374851 07/13/12 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted By: chital_shikari

you can take a cape buffalo with a 22cal center fire.




True but instinct and muscle memory would kill you. Good luck with that.


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Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: Payne] #3375067 07/14/12 01:08 AM
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The fact that you can kill something with a particular caliber doesn't make it a good choice. There is nothing like a Cape Buffalo stomping you into a greasy spot that makes the point better. Alaskan Brown Bears have been killed with 22 rimfire rifles, but if you run into one a 10 yds. in the alders, you just might want something in the .338 class or bigger.


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Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: nsmike] #3375240 07/14/12 01:56 AM
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Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: tst77] #3375263 07/14/12 02:02 AM
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WHEN DOES SCHOOL START?
I've been going to summer skool throughout summer and I'm still here. You ain't getting rid of me!
Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: cmorsch] #3375274 07/14/12 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted By: cmorsch
If your including exotics then you need 2 calibers a 270 or 30 cal, and a 375. Since you can hunt cape buffalo at the 777 ranch.


You're not really hunting cape buffalo there.
Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: quartierleblanc] #3375280 07/14/12 02:05 AM
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If your including exotics then you need 2 calibers a 270 or 30 cal, and a 375. Since you can hunt cape buffalo at the 777 ranch.


You're not really hunting cape buffalo there.
Seriously!?
It's like $50k a piece
Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: chital_shikari] #3375284 07/14/12 02:05 AM
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Exotics under kudu(price wise)
Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: chital_shikari] #3375558 07/14/12 03:25 AM
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Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: Brother in-law] #3375701 07/14/12 04:24 AM
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Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: chital_shikari] #3375880 07/14/12 08:43 AM
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I can kill any and everything in Texas with my pocket knife - assuming I'm ballsy and lucky enough.

But to seriously answer what I think you're asking, I'd go with a 243 as the bare minimum, and bump it to a 25-06 or larger as the preference. My personal favorite is the 7 Rem Mag. Probably because it's the best shooter (barring my Swift which isn't suitable for big critters) that I own.


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Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: Texan Til I Die] #3376114 07/14/12 01:50 PM
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270 or 25-06 should handle most if not anything in the state.
Re: What Can Take Texas? [Re: txshntr] #3376408 07/14/12 04:14 PM
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.22 hornet
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