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Cowboy_mo · February 17, 2012, 08:35 PM

I have yet to hunt Bison but it is definitely on my bucket list.

Now, I think old warbird was really just wanting to "stir the pot" with his 22-250 question but I would definitely say NO.

I have talked with one of the ranchers on the S. Dakota/Montana border that offer hunts. While he suggested the big magnums, he did agree that .270 and .30-06 in the hands of a skilled shooter would definitely do the job. He also told me to practice at 200-300 yds because despite these Bison being 'ranch raised' they remained averse to people and very wary.

February 17, 2012, 08:35 PM	#17
Cowboy_mo Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,039	Really want to go on a Bison Hunt. I have yet to hunt Bison but it is definitely on my bucket list. Now, I think old warbird was really just wanting to "stir the pot" with his 22-250 question but I would definitely say NO. I have talked with one of the ranchers on the S. Dakota/Montana border that offer hunts. While he suggested the big magnums, he did agree that .270 and .30-06 in the hands of a skilled shooter would definitely do the job. He also told me to practice at 200-300 yds because despite these Bison being 'ranch raised' they remained averse to people and very wary.