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I have a group of cougars, the cat kind not older women, that I have been following. I have my tag so I will take one soon and figured I would use my .280 or possibly 3030, maybe a .222 or AR. Not sure. My friend at work has killed about a dozen in his 20 years hunting and said just take your favorite accurate 22 and lung shoot them. Now I know I could but it just seems risky. I don't want to ruin meat with a big bore, yes I want to eat a cougar, but I also don't think 22 has the umph to get it done. Shot coyotes dead chest with a 22 and they run off. Maybe my .17? Or 22 mag? Trapping isn't out of the question and not looking to ruin the hide or meat if possible. What advice could anyone give me? Thanks for taking time to read this. EDIT- shooting within about 30yrds no further, I can get close!

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