Goat rifle

[brockel]

So I was lucky enough to win a British Columbia mountain goat hunt that will be taking place this spring. I currently have a tikka 6.5 creedmoor loaded with 140 grain Berger vld but the wife gave me the go ahead to get another rifle. Having never been around a mountain goat do you think I should get another rifle for a once in a lifetime hunt or should I just take the 6.5 creedmoor. The other rifle I was looking at was a Christensen arms fft in 300 prc

 

[madcalfe]

So I was lucky enough to win a British Columbia mountain goat hunt that will be taking place this spring. I currently have a tikka 6.5 creedmoor loaded with 140 grain Berger vld but the wife gave me the go ahead to get another rifle. Having never been around a mountain goat do you think I should get another rifle for a once in a lifetime hunt or should I just take the 6.5 creedmoor. The other rifle I was looking at was a Christensen arms fft in 300 prc

congrats! I live in BC and hunt goats and sheep every year.
6.5creed with 140's will work fine for goats.
you definitely don't need to go to a 300prc.
I run a custom 20" 300wsm shooting 178gr eldx and looking to even go down to a 7ss
how's your gear? scope, backpack, clothing, binos. boots, id probably start there before a new rifle considering your running a tikka

 

[brockel]

congrats! I live in BC and hunt goats and sheep every year.
6.5creed with 140's will work fine for goats.
you definitely don't need to go to a 300prc.
I run a custom 20" 300wsm shooting 178gr eldx and looking to even go down to a 7ss
how's your gear? scope, backpack, clothing, binos. boots, id probably start there before a new rifle considering your running a tikka

Already own Trijicon scope for the new rifle, exo 3500 pack, clothing I’m good on might add a little to this, Swarovski binos, kenetreks boots so I’m pretty well set there. That’s why I’m looking at new rifles

 

[Quicksilver]

Get your gear up to snuff if you need to before the rifle. Shot placement is key and the creed will do the job if you do yours. Most shots aren’t very far, but goats are tough and I’ve seen them take bullets from big magnums and barely flinch. Hit them in the right spot they die just as quick as any other animal though.

 

[brockel]

Get your gear up to snuff if you need to before the rifle. Shot placement is key and the creed will do the job if you do yours. Most shots aren’t very far, but goats are tough and I’ve seen them take bullets from big magnums and barely flinch. Hit them in the right spot they die just as quick as any other animal though.

Already own Trijicon scope for the new rifle, exo 3500 pack, clothing I’m good on might add a little to this, Swarovski binos, kenetreks boots

 

[madcalfe]

Already own Trijicon scope for the new rifle, exo 3500 pack, clothing I’m good on might add a little to this, Swarovski binos, kenetreks boots so I’m pretty well set there. That’s why I’m looking at new rifles

well a 3500ci for mountain hunting is pretty tiny granted your being guided so take it for what its worth, I don't know what the style of hunt your guide does. but id look into their 4800 or 6400 if your running the K3
what about spotter/ range finder?
as much as i want to spend someone else's money on a new gun i don't see anything wrong with a tikka. could also look into making the tikka nicer. new stock.

 

[Quicksilver]

I’d agree, if it’s a multi day hunt and with winter clothing coming along a smaller pack gets full with junk quickly. Add in crampons and other stuff that may be needed, you may want to upgrade your pack size.

 

[madcalfe]

also what does your sleep system look like? tent/ sleeping pad/ sleeping bag. lol nows's the time to splurge on the higher end lighter equipment if the wife is letting you lmao.

 

[gerry35]

Your Creed will work fine, no need for a 300 PRC. If you really want a new gun something in the range of 270 Win/6.8 Western up to the 7mm RM is ideal. Stick a rapid expanding bullet of decent weight in the lungs and you'll do fine. Good luck, who are you hunting with?

 

[Bruce Culberson]

I echo what the others have said, maybe get a bigger bag for your pack. The 6.5 Tikka will work fine. If you want to drop some coin a Wildcat or other fibregalss/carbon stock would make it lighter.

 

[brockel]

Hunt starts September 1st in the Williams Lake,BC area

 

[PredatorSlayer]

I have an fft ridgeline in 280 AI. Its a killer rifle.

 

[madcalfe]

Hunt starts September 1st in the Williams Lake,BC area

mountain goats in Williams lake interesting...

 

[30338]

Shot mine with a 6.5-06 and 140 vld. Dropped on the spot with shoulder shot. What you have will work but sometimes that takes the fun out of it. Good luck either way, hope you get a big one.

 

[brockel]

mountain goats in Williams lake interesting...

Northeast of there I guess. I won this hunt through the Rocky Mountain bighorn society raffle

 

[gerry35]

That's what I would have guessed when you said William's Lake, outfitter based out of there and hunt to the east. You'll probably see a lot of mule deer and bear out there too.

 

[madcalfe]

That's what I would have guessed when you said William's Lake, outfitter based out of there and hunt to the east. You'll probably see a lot of mule deer and bear out there too.

ahh yea the caribou mountain range. back side of mcbride/ valemont.

 

[AK Troutbum]

As others have said, the 6.5 will work just fine. But then again, the little lady gave you the thumbs up for a new rifle, so you probably should buy another one...just sayin'.

 

[Felix40]

Only on Rokslide would a guy ask if everyone thinks his rifle is good enough and get the response that he should buy a new backpack, sleep system, and clothes.

 

[Mountainrancher]

Only on Rokslide would a guy ask if everyone thinks his rifle is good enough and get the response that he should buy a new backpack, sleep system, and clothes.

Only because he said he already has a tikka