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Post by BIGHORN on Dec 26, 2005 18:01:03 GMT -5
If you were to have 1 gun for Coyotes, what caliber would it be and why?
I am looking into getting in to doing some coyote hunting and am looking for advice.
Thanks.
Shawn
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Post by schoolmaster on Dec 26, 2005 23:07:54 GMT -5
You need two guns. One should be a 3.5 inch 10 or 12 guage shotgun with #4 buck loads and the other should be a "walking around" rifle. Mine is a Savage weather warrior with a 4X16 weaver scope in 243 cal. I am shooting reloads using Imr-4350 and the 70 grain ballistic tip. When calling by day or night when they come in fast and close the shotgun get the nod. If they hang up during day time calling then dial long distance with the rifle. Two man teams work better than one man working alone. Using a decoy during the day is also helpful. Watch your down wind side as they tend to circle.
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Post by jrbhunter on Dec 27, 2005 7:17:04 GMT -5
It's all relative to your calling style but a 22-250 will probably be the best all around choice for calling coyotes in Indiana. Accurate, strong and easy on pelt damage.
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Post by hornzilla on Dec 27, 2005 11:54:35 GMT -5
A 3.5 12, with #4 turkey loads, or any 223
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Post by gobblerstopper on Dec 27, 2005 12:02:32 GMT -5
22-250.
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Post by TagTeamHunter on Dec 28, 2005 11:16:39 GMT -5
What kind of range do you get with a 12 ga.? I do have shotguns, the only centerfire I have is a .45/70 (a bit much for a dog :-) )
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Post by drs on Dec 28, 2005 11:50:28 GMT -5
I'd have to go with the .243 or 6 m/m Remington for hunting coyotes.
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Post by jackno7 on Dec 28, 2005 12:50:34 GMT -5
I also use the .243 but been unable to shoot a dog with it yet.
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Post by tomstrap on Dec 29, 2005 19:11:28 GMT -5
If I was stuck to only 1 gun period, it would be a Remington 870 Wingmaster 12 ga. Why: The 12 ga. will take down anything that walks, amo is easially found anywhere they sell amo, it can be used for anything from doves to grizzly with the right loads, & those 870's work forever. I have one in 16 ga. that I have been useing for over 35 years & it is still going strong.
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Post by Woody Williams on Dec 29, 2005 21:12:51 GMT -5
If I was stuck to only 1 gun period, it would be a Remington 870 Wingmaster 12 ga. Why: The 12 ga. will take down anything that walks, amo is easially found anywhere they sell amo, it can be used for anything from doves to grizzly with the right loads, & those 870's work forever. I have one in 16 ga. that I have been useing for over 35 years & it is still going strong. Yep.. That 870 is an all around gun. It is a meat maker.. |
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Post by hoosier on Dec 30, 2005 0:34:04 GMT -5
.204 Ruger. Why? Because it shoots like a laser beam! ;D I just sold a 17 HMR and think I will get a .204 NEF Handi-rifle this weekend. 6-7 inch drop at 300 yards......sign me up as it will save my having to buy a rangefinder. Good luck.
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Post by joen on Dec 30, 2005 9:07:43 GMT -5
My 7mm rem. mag or my 243 will shoot that flat or better and there big enough for bigger game.
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Post by hoosier on Dec 31, 2005 22:01:27 GMT -5
Correction.....the 204 will drop 5 inches from muzzle to 300 yards. Bought one yesterday. This afternoon it turned a 200 yard crow into a magnificent explosion of feathers.
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Post by steiny on Jan 1, 2006 18:52:09 GMT -5
Hard to beat a good old .223. Ammo is readily available and inexpensive, and it's a pretty good flat shooter out to 250 yards or so. Go with a bolt action rifle, suggest Remington 700, Winchester 70, Browning A-bolt, or Ruger 77.  I'm going to read up on that .204. I find it hard to believe it would amount to much at 300 yards. |
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Post by hoosier on Jan 2, 2006 0:57:21 GMT -5
Steiny, 2755 f.p.s. and 674 foot pounds with a 40 gr. v-max at 300 yards. This info was taken from Hornady's site.
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Post by greenhunter111 on Jan 2, 2006 19:57:10 GMT -5
I prefer my T/C Contender rifle in .223. With Remington 62 grain match HP ammo, it prints sub MOA groups and pops K-9's hard.
Besides the Contender is light and easy to hump the hills with.
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Feb 2, 2006 10:26:04 GMT -5
.308 leaves no questions on impact.
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I'm going to read up on that .204. I find it hard to believe it would amount to much at 300 yards.