ammo.crafter
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Any one have a rifle calibre suggestion for caribou? I was thinking of a 7-08 as I prefer a light-handling bolt action.
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caribou
- Thread starter ammo.crafter
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Flat shooting is key
You might get lucky and ambush the caribou but it is more likely that
you will have a longer range shot from 200-400 yards.
You should make it a point to practice with your rifle to be able to
put your caribou down.
I have shot them with everything from 22-250 to 375 h+h.
The best bet is picking a gun that you are very good with and practicing a lot
with it.
You should also practice in windy conditions.
With all this said, sometimes you can get really close to them and even toll them in with a hanky.
Good luck and remember that summer practice leads to a full freezer.
Thomas
You might get lucky and ambush the caribou but it is more likely that
you will have a longer range shot from 200-400 yards.
You should make it a point to practice with your rifle to be able to
put your caribou down.
I have shot them with everything from 22-250 to 375 h+h.
The best bet is picking a gun that you are very good with and practicing a lot
with it.
You should also practice in windy conditions.
With all this said, sometimes you can get really close to them and even toll them in with a hanky.
Good luck and remember that summer practice leads to a full freezer.
Thomas
Wildalaska
Moderator
In Alaska, caribou is bear country, choose your calber accordingly.
Wildifigothisyeariwilluse6.5x55Alaska
Wildifigothisyeariwilluse6.5x55Alaska
ammo.crafter where are you going and what time of year?
In my neck of the tundra it is a winter hunt. About a four hour cruise up the the river on snow machine. And you may have to pick the caribou out from somebodies herd of raindeer.
As for rifle, anything that can knock down a white tail. Like kaboku68 says something you're comfortable and proficient with.
In my neck of the tundra it is a winter hunt. About a four hour cruise up the the river on snow machine. And you may have to pick the caribou out from somebodies herd of raindeer.
As for rifle, anything that can knock down a white tail. Like kaboku68 says something you're comfortable and proficient with.
ConcealCarryNY
New member
When I was a teen I was lucky enough to be a camp hand at a caribou camp in Northern Quebec. I saw guys use everything under the sun. As long as its flat shooting and has some punch it will work. Just make sure you make some time to practice long range shooting. If the herd is in you won't need it but if your timing is off and the herd hasn't gotten there yet you will be doing so long stalks and long shots. Also do your self a favor and do some cardio be for you head up there. Walking on the tundra for 8 hours a day will wear out even the most fit individuals.
Wayfaring_Stranger
New member
I shoot a .270 WSM for Bou. I'd think a 7-mm-08 would be fine out to about 400 yds or so, if you can get it there accuratley.
I've always wanted to try a 7mm08 loaded to the max with 120 gr Barnes X. I think it'd be a killer all around load.
I've always wanted to try a 7mm08 loaded to the max with 120 gr Barnes X. I think it'd be a killer all around load.