Squirrel_Basher 17,100 Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Bedlington-That cat hasnt met a dog that means it :11: On the subject of calibres for these ghosts,someone said about using a 243 minimum.This calibre is capable of dropping red stags at 250 yds in the right hands.Most stags weigh in at over 500lb wheras a puma type cat would struggle to reach the 100lb mark .The height of these things is no more than a good size fox hound so pound for pound about the sme body mass as a roe buck .Ive shot these with the .222[in Scotland of couse].I would be very confident of dropping one of these cats with the .222 IF they exist. All the pug prints Ive ever seen of these cats in print have been large dogs .Cats walk with retracted claws whereas dogs cannot retract theirs. Quote Link to post
pegandgun 52 Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 f**k me,they are some size stags Foxdropper.A cat is a totaly different kettle of fish to any dog although i do agree that a well placed shot of an expert (like me) with a .222 would do the trick Quote Link to post
Guest thunderbelly Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 Feck me a Puma that weighs less than 100 pounds is a kitten, any adult even a small female would be above that weight. Once these (cougars) cats are treed many hunters use a simple handgun to finish them off. Shot placement is the key not calibre, a poor shot with a .50 calibre elephant gun is still a poor shot where a double lung through the heart is possible with a .22 (not recommended you try it though) Quote Link to post
byron 1,188 Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 Bedlington-That cat hasnt met a dog that means it :11: On the subject of calibres for these ghosts,someone said about using a 243 minimum.This calibre is capable of dropping red stags at 250 yds in the right hands.Most stags weigh in at over 500lb wheras a puma type cat would struggle to reach the 100lb mark .The height of these things is no more than a good size fox hound so pound for pound about the sme body mass as a roe buck .Ive shot these with the .222[in Scotland of couse].I would be very confident of dropping one of these cats with the .222 IF they exist. All the pug prints Ive ever seen of these cats in print have been large dogs .Cats walk with retracted claws whereas dogs cannot retract theirs. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> not all cats do matey Quote Link to post
byron 1,188 Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 Bedlington-That cat hasnt met a dog that means it :11: On the subject of calibres for these ghosts,someone said about using a 243 minimum.This calibre is capable of dropping red stags at 250 yds in the right hands.Most stags weigh in at over 500lb wheras a puma type cat would struggle to reach the 100lb mark .The height of these things is no more than a good size fox hound so pound for pound about the sme body mass as a roe buck .Ive shot these with the .222[in Scotland of couse].I would be very confident of dropping one of these cats with the .222 IF they exist. All the pug prints Ive ever seen of these cats in print have been large dogs .Cats walk with retracted claws whereas dogs cannot retract theirs. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> and that dog hasnt met a cat that means it Quote Link to post
Kye 77 Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 Over here, they shoot treed Mtn. Lions with .22 pistols...there not a hard animal to kill...a .22-250, or a .223 would be plenty!.. Plus Foxhounds would probably not be a good choice for hunting cats...hence why they dont use Foxhounds for it!..lol. Mtn Lions will run from almost ANY dog that is willing to push it...they have been treed buy terriers and collies!.. There has been a lepeard shot on the isle of white, and a Lynx shot on the Norfolk suffolk border...they are there, imo. Kye,.. Quote Link to post
salclalin 240 Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 Seen on the Welsh News tonight about a few sightings of a LYNX down Port Talbot. One sighting by an off duty policeman. Quote Link to post
COMPO 54 Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 i have seen one, they are out there, shoot first and worry about the repercussions later, i dont think you would need to worry about your licence, as others say it was worrying stock or you shit yourself when it started to come towards you the sun are still offering £50,000 for conclusive proof, so wait for a pic of me on the front cover stood on a cats head Quote Link to post
cramp 4 Posted December 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 in last nites local paper the south wales evening post front page head line CONFIRMED BIG CAT IN THE BAGLAN AREA IS A MOUNTING LION AND THEY HAVE FUR AND PUG MARKS BUT THE MAIN THING THEY HAVE IS DNA I GOT TO GET A BIGGER GUN 50CAL Quote Link to post
cramp 4 Posted December 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 Seen on the Welsh News tonight about a few sightings of a LYNX down Port Talbot. One sighting by an off duty policeman. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> LESS THAN 2 MILES FROM MY HOUSE [bANNED TEXT] AND ITS ON ONE OF MY FARMS Quote Link to post
polecat 1 Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 cop only wanting reward and hes prop on drugs as well but joking aside they r there seen one large black and very long brechin area Quote Link to post
Guest nastybilly Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 cop only wanting reward and hes prop on drugs as well but joking aside they r there seen one large black and very long brechin area <{POST_SNAPBACK}> is that no where they see a lot of flyin saucers as well poly mate...nah thats bonnybridge aint it...... .. :11: :11: Quote Link to post
Squirrel_Basher 17,100 Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Until I see live or dead proof myself ,I cant see these cats going so undetected . Quote Link to post
mick 7 Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 HAVE TO AGREE WITH YOU ON THAT FOXDROPPER Quote Link to post
Guest quinny1 Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 There was article in paper a while ago, police marksman had shot a lynx but i cant remember where...pictures and everything it was the real deal. Quote Link to post
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