Thread: Advice on semi auto rimfire for goats

I wouldn't be using a 22LR on goats - semiauto or not. Too much opportunity for wounding. My 22 magnum will be better but is not my preferred choice. Goat is a medium framed animal in NZ terms - needs a cartridge offering quick consistent kills.

When popping mobs of goats I have stopped 100-150m away and either sat or bipod shot them with a 243. At this range if you've stalked them they may not see you, may not know where shot coming from, and often mill around especially - as noted above - if you drop the big ones first. This little strategy does work - they get confused and often stand around like sheep, and you will often have no trouble popping mobs of 5-10 with the centrefire. 223 or 243 or similar will be ideal - means you're not relying on neck and head rimfire shots (both of which can easily leave badly wounded animals), and you can put them down hard with a round in the shoulder. Effective and humane.