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Deja vu · February 16, 2014, 12:28 AM

Is that area near the montana boarder? I hunt in an area of Idaho much like that. Unless you are hunting in the power lines or your yard a long shot is about 65-85 yards. You have to be quick. Other than hunting in my back yard (I use a 357 magnum there) I use a 45-70 Marlin. I think any of the suggestions so far would be right on. I would not worry alot about the wolves. Its the rare moose and inland grizzlys that are scary.

February 16, 2014, 12:28 AM	#5
Deja vu Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2010 Location: Border of Idaho & Montana Posts: 2,584	Is that area near the montana boarder? I hunt in an area of Idaho much like that. Unless you are hunting in the power lines or your yard a long shot is about 65-85 yards. You have to be quick. Other than hunting in my back yard (I use a 357 magnum there) I use a 45-70 Marlin. I think any of the suggestions so far would be right on. I would not worry alot about the wolves. Its the rare moose and inland grizzlys that are scary. __________________ Shot placement is everything! I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull. all 26 of my guns are 45/70 govt, 357 mag, 22 or 12 ga... I believe in keeping it simple. Wish my wife did as well... Last edited by Deja vu; February 16, 2014 at 12:36 AM.