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Cougar Hunt: which ammo?, Need help deciding which type of ammo to use to shoot a mountain lion
post December 29th 2008 1:13 AM
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I'm heading back to my home state of Montana for winter break to go lion hunting, and I just bought a Glock 20 that I want to use to kill the lion with. I called ahead to a couple sporting goods stores and my options are limited as far as ammo goes. I can basically choose between a Federal Premium 180 gr. JHP or a Blazer 200 gr. TMJ. Which would you choose and why? FYI, I leave tomorrow.

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post December 29th 2008 2:28 AM
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you're a better man than me to want a cat that close. bears don't freak me out as much as cougars... the thought of being stalked by one and not knowing where it is keeps me on high alert in the woods... good luck...


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post December 29th 2008 2:45 AM
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Use the Federal 180 gr. JHP. Cougars are thin skinned, and relatively easy to kill. I've seen them killed with a single shot from a 9mm handgun.

Good luck on your hunt.

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post December 29th 2008 3:15 AM
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QUOTE (ReloaderFred @ December 28th 2008 8:45 PM) *
Use the Federal 180 gr. JHP.

Fred



I agree with Fred on the Federal 180 grain hydra shok, but I also recommend using a Rifle, you know assistance from a distance.


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post December 29th 2008 12:24 PM
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Depends where you hunting our mountain lions at, you may be able to pick up some Buffalo Bore Ammunition, as they do carry it here in Kalispell area. I believe Sportsman's Warehouse in Missoula carries it as well, but check first.


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I just posted the pics of the lion I killed today in the 10 mm talk lounge.
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QUOTE (StagModel4 @ December 28th 2008 9:28 PM) *
you're a better man than me to want a cat that close. bears don't freak me out as much as cougars... the thought of being stalked by one and not knowing where it is keeps me on high alert in the woods... good luck...


Yes Mt Lions scare the he11 out of me... I think they are the baddest Mo Fo's in the woods..
I have a video of a coyote I shot in a trap I can post, and it didn't phase him.
HAD TO SHOOT HIM 3 TIMES...I was shooting 180gr Gold dot. @ about 1,000 fps
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QUOTE (LPDTactical @ December 28th 2008 10:22 PM) *
I was going to litter in this thread, but changed my mind. The title is just funny to me. smile.gif


I generally find that 3-4 extra dry martinis fired from a standard V or highball glass will do the trick in my neck of the woods.
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I'd use the 135 grain Noslers. Plenty of velocity and lots of expansion. Anything bigger is just going to blow right through without too much shock. As long as it isn't a "Texas Brain Shot", it should exit.

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