Originally Posted by
alleyyooper
When we use the shot gun we use just a plain mod choke and #4 buck and they pattern well with about 50% of the pellets hitting the pattering board coyote in a vital area at 40 yds..
We have also started switching to hevi shot #4 part number 42049.
Al
I will have to look into that thank you
Originally Posted by
Nomercy448
HNI Predator Hunting Tactics Sub-Forum Thread: Shotgun Loads & Chokes for Coyotes
Take a read through my post there.
Your Carlson's Coyote choke will pattern just fine with BB shot, but copper plated BB is a really bad choice for long range coyote hunting. Penetration with small shot - especially copper plated lead - is pathetic. If you want to put coyotes down, you'll need both high density and sufficient penetration.
I've killed hundreds of coyotes with shotguns, starting almost 25yrs ago. Saying that copper plated BB can work is much like recognizing that a 410 with #9 dove shot will kill a coyote at short ranges, but at 40yrds, the BB is not a good choice.
I read over that and I am thinking about getting a full choke. I have a feeling that coyote choke tube is constricting it to much. Now my other questions is how many pellets do you think you need inside the 10" circle? I just want to know what I should be looking for when I pattern the buckshot.
Originally Posted by
MudderChuck
Thirty five yards is about my limit. Fifteen-twenty yards for a good percentage one shot kill.
I've actually had poor results with any kind of Buck shot, though I haven't tried 3 Buck. I get better results with 2 shot (Goose loads) or BB, magnum or 2 3/4 semi magnum.
Just my experience. I'd expect better results with 00 Buck, but it has *never* turned out that way for me.
Hmmm that is interesting.