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Location: A flat lander lost in the mountains of Northern,AZ
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RE: What do you guys
I use a 22-250 but lately been debating wether to step up to a 243 or not. I like using a 00 buck load from my 12 ga for shots out to 60 yards. those close shots need a quickly aimed shot and a shotgun helps in that respect.
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Everything that lives and moves will be food for you. Just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you everything.
For the most part, I use either two of my rifles, .308 Win. and .338 Lapua. Other than that, I take my trusty bow with me. I am up to 18 coyotes for 2006, a little less than 2005 at this point, but I have the whole rest of the year to break my record.
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I am reminded everyday that life is too precious by my best friend, Lt. Ken Ballard, who lost his life while serving in Iraq. He fought for our freedom, to do what we do, and how we do it. Hunt till you drop!
I prefer a rifle. Normally, I use a .223, second choice is my .25-06. But I have killed coyotes with a .222, 30-30 Win., and the last coyote I got was when I was out two weeks ago with my .308. That was the first kill I've made with my CETME.
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I prefer a rifle. Normally, I use a .223, second choice is my .25-06. But I have killed coyotes with a .222, 30-30 Win., and the last coyote I got was when I was out two weeks ago with my .308. That was the first kill I've made with my CETME.
Alright North Texan. A .308 user.. Woooo Hoooo!
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I am reminded everyday that life is too precious by my best friend, Lt. Ken Ballard, who lost his life while serving in Iraq. He fought for our freedom, to do what we do, and how we do it. Hunt till you drop!
I almost hesistated to fess up to that one. I knew you wouldn't be able to resist. I will say that it did a good job. Knocked the coyote over deader than a hammer. I did see an exit wound, but I missed most of his bones, so not bad. I noticed a big difference in how much blood was on the ground, though. The last coyote I shot never shed a drop of blood with the .223. This coyote was in pretty rough shape, and had a cancer on his stomach.
I had the .308 with me because I was expecting to run into some hogs. I also hadn't killed anything with it, and it was the only gun in my arsenal that hadn't been proven in the field yet.
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I always have my .243 with me. It is awesome for coyotes. I did shoot I coyote with my shotgun this year but it was only because I was pheasant hunting and my 12 gauge was in my hand, where as my .243 was in the truck. It was kind of different but it was really cool and I killed it with 6 shot! No 00 Buck Shot for me!
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What do you guys
I will say that it did a good job. Knocked the coyote over deader than a hammer. I did see an exit wound, but I missed most of his bones, so not bad. I noticed a big difference in how much blood was on the ground, though. The last coyote I shot never shed a drop of blood with the .223. This coyote was in pretty rough shape, and had a cancer on his stomach.
