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Old 02-17-2013, 04:43 PM
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SecondChance
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Originally Posted by kpatte26
So I am saving to purchase a Savage .17 HMR for coyote hunting and plan on using my 835 Ultimag for the real close range shots which is 25 yards or less...
My 835 is set up for turkey hunting so I do not plan on changing how the gun is set up. I know that it puts a killer pattern of Federal Premium no. 5 in 3 inch mags at 55 yards or less.
Is the no. 5 shot to small for coyote at distances up to 25 yards? If it is to small what size shot should I use? Do they make a coyote specific load for shotguns?
You will be fine inside 30yds with those loads. I would rather have 4's but if all you have is 5's, keep it that close and they will drop. I would rather have 4 buck, but would not shoot it through a turkey tube. Are you planning on hunting 'yotes with that 17 HRM?
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