44mag for Jacobs 4 horn ram?

[fullmetaljesus]

Title says it all. Might go hunting for ram. Will my 44 mag lever rifle do the trick?

 

[natdscott]

That will depend on distance.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

That will depend on distance.

762x39?

 

[Jaybird1980]

It will definitely do the job if you get within range.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

It will definitely do the job if you get within range.

What would be a good range?

My pal is wanting to go here:

Pricing - Monster Boar Hunting in East TN

PAYMENT TERMS Our hunts require a $250 deposit. All Deposits and advance payments are non-refundable but can be transferred to another hunt with a 30 day notice. Prices include all lodging and meals. Youth Hunters (ages 15 and under) deduct $100 from any advertised price. We also carry packages...

bridgecreektrophyhunts.com

 

[cg21]

Distance is the deciding factor. 44 mag will work on every animal point blank 44 could be an elephant gun lol

 

[Jaybird1980]

What would be a good range?

My pal is wanting to go here:

Pricing - Monster Boar Hunting in East TN

PAYMENT TERMS Our hunts require a $250 deposit. All Deposits and advance payments are non-refundable but can be transferred to another hunt with a 30 day notice. Prices include all lodging and meals. Youth Hunters (ages 15 and under) deduct $100 from any advertised price. We also carry packages...

bridgecreektrophyhunts.com

Depending on bullet choice and optic or irons

I would say out to 125-150 yards. I would probably talk to them about average range.

 

[Mgderf]

Depending on bullet choice and optic or irons

I would say out to 125-150 yards. I would probably talk to them about average range.

I think this is about spot on.
The .44mag is a killer inside 100 yards.
Start trying to stretch it out too much further and you not only get significant bullet drop, it also loses a lot of velocity and energy.

Just a guess, but I'm going to say you're going to need to reach out a little bit further than the .44mag will reach effectively.
I could be wrong. I know of at least one other time...

 

[Jaybird1980]

I think this is about spot on.
The .44mag is a killer inside 100 yards.
Start trying to stretch it out too much further and you not only get significant bullet drop, it also loses a lot of velocity and energy.

Just a guess, but I'm going to say you're going to need to reach out a little bit further than the .44mag will reach effectively.
I could be wrong. I know of at least one other time...

I don't know about that particular place, but I've seen quite a few things with people taking them with bows, pistols and airguns. So it is possible to do.

 

[Mgderf]

I don't know about that particular place, but I've seen quite a few things with people taking them with bows, pistols and airguns. So it is possible to do.

Well then, it's at least twice now then...

Somehow I just pictured them living on the side of a cliff like Big Horn Sheep.
Most all of the videos I have seen of those hunts, the shots are more like 4-500 yards.
Like, from one mountain peak to another.

 

[irishhunter]

I shot a corsican ram with a 44 mag with hornaday rounds at 80 yards , dropped like a rock

A soft nose hollow point would work just as well

 

[two70]

Well then, it's at least twice now then...

Somehow I just pictured them living on the side of a cliff like Big Horn Sheep.
Most all of the videos I have seen of those hunts, the shots are more like 4-500 yards.
Like, from one mountain peak to another.

I think you're probably thinking of a different type of sheep. These are not really built for cliff dwelling and Tennessee is about as mountainous as it likely gets for them.

 

[Mgderf]

I think you're probably thinking of a different type of sheep. These are not really built for cliff dwelling and Tennessee is about as mountainous as it likely gets for them.
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Yeah, not at all what came to my mind.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

I'm with Jaybird and Derf. I'd call 'em up and ask them.

 

[met eng gun nut]

I hunted Wilderness Hunting Lodge in that area and the jacobs sheep there you could take a 500 yd shot if you wanted to or "stalk in" with a ball peen hammer. take the 44 and limit your shot they have a no kill policy so if you decide to make it more difficult you might find it a better time.