I shot at one the other morning. It was about 120 yards away and all I had loaded was a .22 long. I took the shot in my bath robe (I was about ready to get in the shower). I missed, and it ran. At least I didn’t wound it, and at least it ran. I really wish I had hit it. Pests.
“I once shot an elephant in my pajamas, how he got in my pajamas I’ll never know.” - Groucho Marx
Are you talking cats or coyotes?
A scoped Marlin 60 22LR is what Coyotes deserve.....don’t waste a shot with the pistol...do it right ....do it final..