coyote gun
#5
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: victor ny
Posts: 538
RE: coyote gun
the 22 rim fires just don' t have the punch it takes for coyotes.a coyote is a tough critter and commands something a little bigger.a 22 hornet(this would be the first 22 cal in the center fire line)would be the smallest you should concider.
#7
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: victor ny
Posts: 538
RE: coyote gun
the 243 isn' t the best pelt rifle going but if you use heavy bullets,such as the 100 grain and don' t hit the shoulder bone damage isn' t to bad.the 80 gr p.s.p. can also be used but with a little bigger hole.
#9
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: windsor ontario canada
Posts: 90
RE: coyote gun
I agree that th e .22lr is a little light, but you can take coyotes with it. Just hunt like you' re using a bow. Bait or call, and when he gets 40 yards or closer, shoot him in the brain. I often use my .22 magnum with the Winchester Supreme 34 gr load, and have taken several out to 100 yards or so. You' ve got to be a little more patient than if you' re using a center fire, but to me, that' s half of the fun.