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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

This fall, we are moving from the city to the country, and I've been told by all my new neighbors that coyotes are a problem.

What I want to do is bring them down quickly when they are in the house and yard area (about 7 acres). I'm not going out to the far reaches of my 100+ acres of woodlands to look for them, and I really don't care about messing up the pelts :-).

Other considerations

This will be my first long gun. I've strictly been a handgun range shooter up till now.

I don't need to go to the cheaper side when buying the rifle, but the cost of ammo is an issue as I don't handload and want to be able to practice a lot (I already have a 400 yd range site cleared).

Appreciate any advice.


TOPICS: Outdoors
KEYWORDS: banglist; coyote; gun; rifle; vanity
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To: BipolarBob

I am in Missouri and would be interested in that long-gun if you are serious about selling.


101 posted on 06/09/2011 8:52:06 AM PDT by Neoliberalnot ((Read "The Grey Book" for an alternative to corruption in DC))
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To: Notary Sojac

Winchester 30-30 carbine.


102 posted on 06/09/2011 8:52:06 AM PDT by Victor (If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert." -David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister)
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To: Notary Sojac

If I was to shoot a Coyote I’d likely use my M-4 and a good scope, but I have 481ac and around 300 sheep. I have 6 Great Pyrenees dogs who are absolutely deadly on both fox and coyote. So far this year they’ve brought 6 fox n 2 coyotes up to the house, not to mention the many Ground hogs


103 posted on 06/09/2011 8:54:03 AM PDT by JamesA (You don't have to be big to stand tall)
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To: cizinec
Find a local Appleseed event and practice. Get advice there.

If you are used to pistols, Appleseeds are the quickest way to learn to shoot a rifle really well, IMHO.

Sounds like good advice. BTW, can I use my 10/22 or should I bring my SKS for the Appleseed shoot? First timer for me for the Appleseed shoots....

104 posted on 06/09/2011 8:54:29 AM PDT by China Clipper (My favorite animals usually are found next to the rice on my plate.)
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To: fwdude
>>Shooting visible coyotes is as useless as stomping the occasional cockroach; you're only getting the tip of the iceberg. It likely only makes you feel empowered by doing so.<<

Coyotes on Alberta Barn 2006

105 posted on 06/09/2011 8:54:35 AM PDT by B4Ranch (Allowing Islam into America is akin to injecting yourself with AIDS to prove how tolerant you are...)
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To: Notary Sojac
On the size of land and terrain you describe, sounds to me like a good old "cowboy" round would do. .45 Long Colt or .44 Winchester magnum in a rifle with a peep site.


106 posted on 06/09/2011 8:57:53 AM PDT by IamConservative (If being a vegan is such a good idea, why do vegans try to make vegetables taste like meat?)
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To: B4Ranch

Almost as good as aluminum siding!


107 posted on 06/09/2011 9:02:30 AM PDT by Darksheare (You will never defeat Bok Choy!)
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To: Notary Sojac

What do ranchers and farmers actually use for coyote?

.22 LR hollow point.

Will put them away everytime. There is no sense to spending good money on a varmint like a coyote. If you live in a rural area you will find that Walmart stocks nothing but hollow point in the summer months.

Ruger 10/22 will be just fine.


108 posted on 06/09/2011 9:03:15 AM PDT by texmexis best
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To: fwdude; Notary Sojac

Shooting visible coyotes, together with following prudent livestock/pet management, is an effective way of controlling the population on your farm, which one would hope is the extent of your interest. I’ve found that my old ‘97 Winchester 30-30 is wholly satisfactory; It’s cheap, rugged and has adequate stopping power. If the coyote is too far away to hit with an iron sighted rifle, its not really causing you any trouble anyway.


109 posted on 06/09/2011 9:03:36 AM PDT by Mr. Lucky
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To: IMR 4350

How many pieces did you pick up?


110 posted on 06/09/2011 9:04:44 AM PDT by B4Ranch (Allowing Islam into America is akin to injecting yourself with AIDS to prove how tolerant you are...)
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To: Notary Sojac; All

THANKS everyone for your advice!!

Notary Sojac


111 posted on 06/09/2011 9:06:14 AM PDT by Notary Sojac (Populism is antithetical to conservatism.)
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To: Nervous Tick; stormer

A coyote by definition is a problem, town or country.

They eat the pheasants, grouse, and partridge that I want around my place. They’ve eaten three or four of the feral cats I’ve caught and neutered and have turned back loose to keep down the mice. They eat fawns and they’ll drag down does in the snow-—bucks too if the snow is deep enough-—and eat out the rear end of the deer and leave the carcass to rot.

Does the coyote live in nature and deserve its place? Absolutely.

SO DO I.


112 posted on 06/09/2011 9:09:43 AM PDT by Fightin Whitey
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To: Notary Sojac
A Remington 700 in .243 caliber with a Leopold 4X9 Goldring scope works well on animals up to about 150 pounds, except for hogs.

Also, consider joining a county Wildlife and Livestock Protection Association. The one we have joined in West Texas charges a fee based on acreage. They provide hunters / trappers who control varmints across the county. We do not even hear coyotes anymore.

113 posted on 06/09/2011 9:10:48 AM PDT by LOC1
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To: Notary Sojac

Welcome!


114 posted on 06/09/2011 9:12:42 AM PDT by Darksheare (You will never defeat Bok Choy!)
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To: LOC1

This oughta' do!!!

115 posted on 06/09/2011 9:14:27 AM PDT by catman67
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To: Notary Sojac; All

THANKS everyone for your advice!!

Notary Sojac


116 posted on 06/09/2011 9:16:13 AM PDT by Notary Sojac (Populism is antithetical to conservatism.)
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To: ladyvet

;-)


117 posted on 06/09/2011 9:16:23 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$ ("If I ever kill you, you'll be awake. You'll be facing me, and you'll be armed. " Mal Reynolds)
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To: Notary Sojac

The other alternative is a 22-250. One of the finest rounds ever developed. Accurate at 1,500 fps and accurate at 4,000 fps.


118 posted on 06/09/2011 9:17:39 AM PDT by texmexis best
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To: databoss
The 7mm is my regular hunting rifle. I use it to keep my hand in during the off season. Also, in the desert we often only get 500 yards or even more shots at varmints.
119 posted on 06/09/2011 9:21:18 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$ ("If I ever kill you, you'll be awake. You'll be facing me, and you'll be armed. " Mal Reynolds)
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To: Notary Sojac

I used my .308 on a coyote at just about 200 yds. He was on his haunches and looking my direction when I shot it. The bullet struck it between the front legs and exited out the spine. It fell like a wet rag.

A .243 or 25.06 would also be a good choice since they have a flatter trajectory than a .308.


120 posted on 06/09/2011 9:27:35 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (zero hates Texas and we hate him back. He ain't my president either.)
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