Minimum Caliber for Aoudad?

[Medic218]

I won a hunt for some Aoudad in September but I'm afraid I don't have anything capable of taking one down.
In your opinion what is the smallest acceptable caliber for being able to effectively take one of these seriously tough critters.

 

[stx kid]

Mind you I just googled the critter, and it's about the size of a mule deer. plan accordingly

 

[40Arpent]

I'm afraid I don't have anything capable of taking one down.

What do you have?

 

[FlashBang]

Buy yourself an $89.00 Russian Mosin Nagant 7.62x54R if you don't want to spend a lot and it is a one time thing.

 

[LJH]

I cull our aoudad with a 223. Head shot and used for meat. They make great pan sausage.
True they are about the size of a mulie but they are a bit tougher, with that said they are not bullet proof so any “deer” rife, or magnum pistol should do the trick.

 

[Charlie]

I won a hunt for some Aoudad in September but I'm afraid I don't have anything capable of taking one down.
In your opinion what is the smallest acceptable caliber for being able to effectively take one of these seriously tough critters.

Just make your next build a 458 Socom upper for your AR and can use a 300 to 500 gr. bullet. That ought to do it.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

What do you have?

Still waiting for answer to this.....maybe he pulled an all-nighter at work & is asleep

 

[Medic218]

Biggest I have is a Mosin and Saiga 7.62.
With both I'm concerned about accuracy out to 200-250 yards.
I figured that some of my 180 SP would be sufficient as long as I can get on target, just don't know if I can.
Guess a range trip is in order.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

You definitely want them sighted in "before" the hunt, lol.....
My Dad always brought along our .270 in case some of the men he took out did not have an accurate gun.

 

[Medic218]

You definitely want them sighted in "before" the hunt

well sure, I know the mosin will reach ino the next county if need be but I also want to hit my mark the first time too.

 

[Charlie]

A 6.8 on top of your AR receiver might work.

 

[Big country]

I'd say from 243 on up. 223 may work for head shots but never know with a double lung. Get that moisen scoped.

tap talked from a phone yeah im on my phone! it's crazy!

 

[Younggun]

What is the twist rate on your ar, maybe some of those barnes solid copper bullets? I don't have any experience with them so please don't jump me if thats insufficient.

 

[Medic218]

Everyone assumes I have an AR......

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Everyone assumes I have an AR......

I think they got confused when LJH talked about using .223 for culling......maybe

 

[Medic218]

Well, I do have a 1:7 Sig556 that is scoped and ready to go but I'd rather not take any chances with the smaller round on that particular game.

 

[T-FAST]

That's a big ass sheep. I personally use .270 for everything.

 

[Charlie]

Everyone assumes I have an AR......

Not necessarily. I just got a feeling you're gonna' build one.

 

[Kyle]

I took an aoudad last year with .308... I felt like it was maybe too much (if there is such a thing). I would have no problem using .223 on one the next time.

 

[Medic218]

Not necessarily. I just got a feeling you're gonna' build one.

I actually am in the middle of a build. I guess I could alter my plans a tad and go with something a little heavier since I haven't pickled up a barrel just yet