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?

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

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 .

dido,at least a 22 hornet.

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

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.

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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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.

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