22. WMR for Close Range Coyote's
 

I'm lookin at buying a Remington 597 with a heavy barrel. I plan on using it for Coyotes up close, as well as fox, woodchucks etc. Has anyone used this round with any success for these critters?

RE: 22. WMR for Close Range Coyote's
 

Results on coyote are rather spotty. Most serious callers go to a centerfire.

RE: 22. WMR for Close Range Coyote's
 

I would recommend a centerfire also, something you know will do the job and not leave a bunch of cripples.I know you say close range but that never seems to work people always tend to stretch the shots .

RE: 22. WMR for Close Range Coyote's
 

dido,at least a 22 hornet.

RE: 22. WMR for Close Range Coyote's
 

I can recommend against the Remington 597 altogether. It has a terrible trigger system. Many critical parts are plastic. No room for adjustment.

RE: 22. WMR for Close Range Coyote's
 

I have used a 22mag on coyotes with good results, IF the range is kept around 50 yrds. I use a .223 most of the time, but if I don't expect a coyote I carry the 22 mag.

RE: 22. WMR for Close Range Coyote's
 

Shooting 'yottes I have no experience with... 22WMR I have some experience with, I would have to say it would be a fine round IF ranges are kept inside of 50yds (max unless you are a damn fine shot) and If you use a good hollow point bullet.
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RE: 22. WMR for Close Range Coyote's
 

This is such a replayed topic. It seems this comes up about every 2 months. But here is my answer:

I've used my Winchester 9422 lever action .22win mag now for almost 10 years. Along with a .17Rem and .223 (both centerfires). I'd say that 90%of my predator hunting time is with my .22win mag.

I've never lost a coyote with the .22WMR. Then again, I get all camo'd out and &quot;de-scented&quot; and try to call a coyote to within &quot;bow-range&quot;. I generally shoot when the yote is within 15-20 yards or closer. I enjoy the hunt much more when I can call the animal in as close as possible.

22WMR works for me. CCI hollowpoints is what I use.

RE: 22. WMR for Close Range Coyote's
 

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