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What's the best gun/ammo for coyotes?
Self | 9 Jun 2011 | Notary Sojac

Posted on 06/09/2011 7:33:09 AM PDT by Notary Sojac

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To: from occupied ga

I was helping out a farm in Tinton Falls NJ, ran across a woodchuck that had five furrows across its head.
Seems someone taged it at close range with a .22lr and it lived to tell the tale.
Left an impression on me.
I suggested the guy use a shotgun slug next time.
My buddy’s mom freaked out about the extermination of the ‘cute woodchucks’.


41 posted on 06/09/2011 7:53:22 AM PDT by Darksheare (You will never defeat Bok Choy!)
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To: Notary Sojac

"Yeah. I think this one'll do."
42 posted on 06/09/2011 7:56:52 AM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
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To: Texas Eagle

Not only that, think of his poor neighbors!


43 posted on 06/09/2011 7:57:47 AM PDT by PSYCHO-FREEP (Always Remember You're Unique.......(Just Like everyone Else.))
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To: BipolarBob

“If you only lived closer . . . I have a practically new Browning .243 with excellent scope . . I don’t hunt anymore but it would be ideal for what you need.

A good choice of caliber. I have a Browning .243 lever action with a scope that I bought for my wife several years ago (lol) so she could go deer hunting with me (west Texas, small deer) but never happened, lol, :) The only problem with the .243 is cost of ammo. Thereby, I would suggest something similar such as the .223/5.56mm maybe a Ruger Mini 14 or a AR-15 (semi version of M-16). These rounds can be purchased cheaply (especially reloads) at gun shows, Shot Gun News, etc. Makes for fun plinking too. Anyway, my two bits :)


44 posted on 06/09/2011 7:57:47 AM PDT by snoringbear (Government is the Pimp,)
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To: Notary Sojac
All nice weapons listed here. If you're budget conscious at all - you might try what I use and my results are perfectly acceptable.

30-30 Winchester 1892 Carbine with a ghost sight on the receiver tang. Super fun and you can also get sabot ammo in, I believe, 22 cal.

Lights out! ;-)

45 posted on 06/09/2011 7:57:57 AM PDT by atc23 (The Confederacy was the single greatest conservative resistance to federal authority ever.)
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To: Notary Sojac

Okers.
See post 33 for ammo suggestion.
After you grab a couple boxes of the stuff, take the rifle to the range and practice with it, sight the scope etc, the high velocity stuff behaves vastly different than the usual 1230 fps ammo.
It will force you to also keep notes on which ammo works better for your rifle.
I have two Rugers.
One has a definite preference for the Winchesters.
The other seems to prefer CCI.
*shrugs*
Weird.


46 posted on 06/09/2011 7:58:27 AM PDT by Darksheare (You will never defeat Bok Choy!)
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To: PSYCHO-FREEP
Not only that, think of his poor neighbors!

Good point. The noise would vaporize his neighbors.

47 posted on 06/09/2011 7:59:15 AM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
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To: Darksheare
My buddy’s mom freaked out about the extermination of the ‘cute woodchucks’

Nothing cute about woodchucks. They're destructive pests. Personally, the last time I shot one was with .223 - left pieces of woodchuck where it exited and the thing still managed to get back in the hole before it died.

48 posted on 06/09/2011 7:59:22 AM PDT by from occupied ga (your own government is your most dangerous enemy)
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To: Notary Sojac

If you do not plan to take long shots, and the neighbours are a problem, I suggest a good old 12 gauge shotgun.

Coyotes are tough creatures, a load of heavy buckshot will do the trick if they are close.


49 posted on 06/09/2011 7:59:31 AM PDT by wendell
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To: mad_as_he$$

Love the 7mm! It will kill em if it passes to close to their head! ;-) (not really bit they might die from from a heart attack if they saw the size of the slug!)


50 posted on 06/09/2011 8:00:35 AM PDT by databoss
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To: Notary Sojac

Big fat NO on any .22 Long Rifle.


51 posted on 06/09/2011 8:00:38 AM PDT by panaxanax (0bama >>WORST PRESIDENT EVER.)
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To: al baby

I was going to suggest a mini 14, but the 10-22 with high capacity mag - 75 rounds, would do well. Don’t forget to use a Red Dot scope.


52 posted on 06/09/2011 8:00:38 AM PDT by DownInFlames
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To: Notary Sojac

Remington 6mm Model 700 carbine


53 posted on 06/09/2011 8:01:21 AM PDT by HonorInPa
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To: panaxanax

Yes, any 22LR would be highly unethical as well as cruel.


54 posted on 06/09/2011 8:02:28 AM PDT by PSYCHO-FREEP (Always Remember You're Unique.......(Just Like everyone Else.))
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To: Darksheare
Here in NY we have coyote-wolf-domestic dog hybrids. They have beefier builds and thicker skulls.

SEIU members? :-)

55 posted on 06/09/2011 8:02:43 AM PDT by COBOL2Java (Obama is the least qualified guy in whatever room he walks into.)
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To: from occupied ga

We chased one to the burrow, blocked off the holes, dumped kerosene in, then blew him up.
His mom asked what the thump was.
We did not tell her.


56 posted on 06/09/2011 8:03:31 AM PDT by Darksheare (You will never defeat Bok Choy!)
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To: VanDeKoik
Looks like any piece of wood with a metal barrel from ACME will do.

Providing you can get the coyote to use it.

57 posted on 06/09/2011 8:03:40 AM PDT by Grut
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To: al baby

I used a 12 G slug shot on a bowling ball once


Please link your video


58 posted on 06/09/2011 8:04:21 AM PDT by cornfedcowboy (Trust in God, but empty the clip.)
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To: Notary Sojac
From what you describe as the shooting conditions, they come to you you don't call them in, a good bolt action .22mag would be a good place to start.
59 posted on 06/09/2011 8:04:23 AM PDT by IMR 4350
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To: Notary Sojac

Don’t leave food or garbage out and you’ll rarely ever see one. You will hear em, but I know the ones around here usually never venture close to homes intentionally.


60 posted on 06/09/2011 8:04:47 AM PDT by Realism (Some believe that the facts-of-life are open to debate.....)
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