It has always been a dream to drop a mountain lion. Labor day weekend I was doing archery deer, turned and 40 yds away was a young lion coming to get a drink at the water hole I was watching. He dropped back to 60-70 yds before I could get the bow drawn, I took a shot with my 1911 but missed. Anyhow, now I have the itch to call one in and be prepared for it this time.
I have a Bushmaster AR and a Remington 7mm Magnum. The 7mm I believe is quite a bit of overkill for a lion so I was planning on the 223. I live in AZ so will likely try the night hunting since one of the units is only 40 miles from my house. Estimating the shot to be 50-75yds.
What is the best 223 bullet to use for mountain lions? Or should I just use the 7mm or a shotgun instead?
I have a Bushmaster AR and a Remington 7mm Magnum. The 7mm I believe is quite a bit of overkill for a lion so I was planning on the 223. I live in AZ so will likely try the night hunting since one of the units is only 40 miles from my house. Estimating the shot to be 50-75yds.
What is the best 223 bullet to use for mountain lions? Or should I just use the 7mm or a shotgun instead?