Thread: Advice on semi auto rimfire for goats

Originally Posted by Flyblown

If the mob has a broader range of adult goats, especially billies, then it’s more likely you’ll lose a few as they run. I’ll work them out before I take my first shot and decide which of the first two or three goats to drop, knowing that if I’m successful I have a very high chance of getting most of the rest. The importance of that old nanny can’t be overstated.

100% agreed.

On top of that I have had more success of getting the majority of goats by just me shooting and taking a bit of time between shots too. Rather than 2 or 4 people bombing them up.

First time I saw this was with a group of about 20 goats 120m away. Friends first time shooting goats. Took about 2mins to make his first shot. So long I was getting impatient and a minute between each one after. First shot bang.... Down goes matriarch. They shuffle away a few meters and wait around. I can see their body language ease up and relaxe just in time for next shoot. Till after the 5th they decided to move off. 5 shots. 5 perfect shots. Right behind the shoulder. I wish I was as good of a student.

With 1 firearm we managed to get 12 out of 15 from one mob in a last outing. With a little bit of luck and making each shot count. Two mags. 1 missed shot on the run. Hand rifle over while he gets into position and I reload the mags. He then cleaned up the last that didn't know where to go.