what kind of gun for cyotes??
01-28-2007, 10:10 AM
#12
Nontypical Buck
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RE: what kind of gun for cyotes??
Coyote will fall to lots of things, but many locals seem to favor the commercial M16 variants where they want a quick followup shot. I have been surprised at the accuracy some of these produce. Otherwise, I use a bolt action myself. I don't hunt with FMJ at all. I like things that blow up.
01-28-2007, 02:17 PM
#13
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: South West, Ohio
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RE: what kind of gun for cyotes??
It all depends on what your looking for. Most bolt action rifles are more accurate than a AR-15's, AR-15's can throw more lead....... like i said it depends on what you want. I personally use a Savage 10FP .223 Tactical. I love it, I can hit yotes way out there. It has a 1-9 twist ratio. Its crazy what .223's can do to small rodents and bigger animals! I would suggest a Bolt action Savage. I have a few savages and i love them all, they are all tack drivers!
01-28-2007, 06:22 PM
#14
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Elizabeth Colo. USA
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RE: what kind of gun for cyotes??
I've used bolt actions only, up until about 3 years ago when I got to borrow my buddys AR-10 .243! I have now fallen to the black side, the new AR's can shoot as well as any factory bolt gun, and the quick follow up shotsare well worth it, since we get many mulitple coyotes coming in every season.My next gun will be an ARin the .204!
02-03-2007, 11:59 PM
#16
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RE: what kind of gun for cyotes??
I wouldn't use anything smaller than a .22 mag for a rimfire gun, I would be worried about bullet "splash" the 17 mach and hmr but I'm not sure what is available as far as suitable coyote ammo. I could be wrongas I don't have one and don't stay up with availabe rounds.Centerfire you could use anything from the .17's on up. It is all about bullet selection and what you want to do with the hides I suppose.I use an AR15 in .223 made by Dtech if you are looking for a AR I highly recommend him he makes very nice guns and he is on predatormasters just do a search on dtech. I also use asavage model 12 bvssthey areawsome guns for the money. I sold my abolt and do not miss it at all.I use a 12 gauge shotgun also. Warning AR's are very addictive the only reason I still use a bolt gun is because AR's are illegal in my county. Have fun.
02-04-2007, 07:35 AM
#17
Typical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Navasota Texas
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RE: what kind of gun for cyotes??
ORIGINAL: wihunter1388
I hunt in a fox/coyote group, we run dogs and have a mixture of woods/fields if any one has an AR-15 we dont let them hunt because they are loud and you could easily loose control of your shots and hit something intentionally. I have seen it done before. And what ever you get, dont use a FMJ they just bounce off the ground until they hit something hard like tree or house
Go with the bolt action .223 or .243 most sporting goods sell ammo and .223 is cheap but you could also use a .30/06 with 50 grain ammo but they are so unaccurate its tough hitting a pie pan at 100 yards with it
I hunt in a fox/coyote group, we run dogs and have a mixture of woods/fields if any one has an AR-15 we dont let them hunt because they are loud and you could easily loose control of your shots and hit something intentionally. I have seen it done before. And what ever you get, dont use a FMJ they just bounce off the ground until they hit something hard like tree or house
Go with the bolt action .223 or .243 most sporting goods sell ammo and .223 is cheap but you could also use a .30/06 with 50 grain ammo but they are so unaccurate its tough hitting a pie pan at 100 yards with it
I personally park in the middle of a big open field with the creek running along the side and sit in the back of my truck, lean up against the roof and use my 7mm Rem. Mag with a bipod attached and take'm out!!!
02-05-2007, 02:09 PM
#19
Join Date: Jan 2007
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RE: what kind of gun for cyotes??
ORIGINAL: RemingtonDoesItAgain
well if you want to keep the animal for hide or mount i would tell you this, any .17 to .25 caliber including 6mm. but the ultimate coyote rifle to me is a Remington 700 VSSF II in .22-250 Remington.witha Leupold VX-24-12x50mm scope. if you have seen any coyote hunting video i guarentee you will see at least one of these. I mean if Randy Anderson carries one then you should consider it.
well if you want to keep the animal for hide or mount i would tell you this, any .17 to .25 caliber including 6mm. but the ultimate coyote rifle to me is a Remington 700 VSSF II in .22-250 Remington.witha Leupold VX-24-12x50mm scope. if you have seen any coyote hunting video i guarentee you will see at least one of these. I mean if Randy Anderson carries one then you should consider it.
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