woe....no way dont even try to take an coyote with the gamo!!! didnt read that part before........ but no do not try it you will just piss it off if you want t kill coyote pick up a savage .22 magnum for $200 or i would even be hesitant to ay it but you might be able to do it with a 22lr. but i would go with the savage 20 bucks more and yu will have a sure kill. remember 22MAGNUM not longrifle.