[FateAmenableToChange]

...but not this thread, of course. (ref. post 26)

The answers above are already great — a Ruger 10/22 will work on any varmint (although coyotes will likely take a while to keel over), and a mossberg or rem 870 smooth bbl 12ga will work for virtually any situation.

[DCBryan1]

(although coyotes will likely take a while to keel over)

Not if you pony up for one of these ;)

Norrell Trigger Pack