good gun for shootin a dead possum?

I found a dead possum in the field last week,so of course I went and got the Ruger 77 in 25-06 and shot it a few times.gets kinda expensive though.I need more bang than a rimfire,what gun do yall suggest shootin dead possums with.Might decide to eat it,aint sure yet.So I dont wanna just ruin the meat altogether.

Anonymous2010-09-29T06:53:14Z

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"7 nitwits needed 2 points badly enough to bother to answer this crap?"

Nope, your the 8th nitwit, and i'm the 9th.

Heres my input: if you dont want to use a rimfire, then i would go with some 12ga target loads. Their fairly cheap if you can find em on sale.
Happy "huntin" and enjoy your dinner.

tahir2016-11-16T22:05:48Z

If its been scrubbed that is approximately each little thing you're able to do. you ought to get yet another tank, yet i don't think of that is a hundred% necessary. i'm uncertain the style you ought to eliminate possums that would come again. i might verify the tank daily from now on, for sure animals different than your horses are coming to drink from the trough.

?2010-09-28T21:35:56Z

A double barrel 12 guage, pulling both triggers at once. The secret is to let it bloat in the hot sun for two whole days. After 2 days when you empty your double in it the blast radius of the exploding possum will be much larger and pungent. Be sure to wear goggles a poncho and snorkel.

?2010-09-29T00:16:02Z

25-06 0r 25 0r six to 4?Sir. this is dangerous ground. Shot a dead possum with a 25-06?The heavens do not forecast a good sign. "If thou overkill, by shooting a dead possum, thou shall be awarded by overkill themselves."Shoot a ded possum with a marinade of bullseye bbq sauce and a hint of rosemary, thyme, and a side order of fava beans.Mac and cheese and a side order of hushpuppies.

Mountain Man2010-09-28T21:43:31Z

One time I found a goat that had been from what I could tell, used in some kind of animal sacrifice probably by witches or some thing ...any way I took my 44 mag and shot it a couple times and that thing bounced like a foot off the ground every time I shot it...it was kinda cool to see !

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