Suggestions for a Coyote Rifle
12-31-2008, 04:28 PM
#1
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NC
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Suggestions for a Coyote Rifle
Going to get after some yotes after deer season.I would like some ideas as to what some of y'all use forhunting them. I'm thinking of a .204, .223, or a .243 in a bolt action.Suggestions appreciated.
12-31-2008, 07:24 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2008
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RE: Suggestions for a Coyote Rifle
I like the .243 because it can pull triple duty by going deer and hog hunting as well.
I know it is not popular, but I like to use the 30-06 loaded with 90gr bullets also......that rifle can pull off quite a few other jobs too.
I know it is not popular, but I like to use the 30-06 loaded with 90gr bullets also......that rifle can pull off quite a few other jobs too.
01-01-2009, 09:41 PM
#4
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: kentucky
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RE: Suggestions for a Coyote Rifle
for just coyote hunting any of the cals. you mentioned will work fine.I use a ruger m77 markII compact with a luepold 4X12X40 scope the whole rig weighs around seven pounds and is capable of 300yard shots in 223 caliber if you need a double duty caliber then the 243 is best for deer and coyotes without a lot of recoil.My rifle is only 35 3/8 inches long.If you are a big tall person it would feel like a kids rifle but if you walk up hill for a mile packing it,it feels like a dream rifle.And for the normal 200 yard or less shots in ky I think it's perfect for me!!
01-03-2009, 08:51 AM
#5
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Iowa
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RE: Suggestions for a Coyote Rifle
For caliber I think .204 is a little small for yotes, I know some will disagree but I stick to the mainstay of the .223. It will always be around. As far as gun, can't beat a savage for a bolt action. Acturate as anything out there, great trigger fully adjustable, and inexpensive as it gets. Model is up to you, I shoot a bull barrel cause mine doubles as a praire dog gun, but a buddy has a standard that shoots just as good. Havn't seen one that won't do under a 1/2" at 100 yrds
01-03-2009, 10:35 AM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: central Ky
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RE: Suggestions for a Coyote Rifle
WARNING: if you EVER go yote shooting with an accurate AR rifle-you'll NEVER use anything else purposely on yotes. It's a BLAST to bust more than 1, or nail them running. The fast followup shots come in handy more times than you would think.
01-03-2009, 12:54 PM
#7
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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RE: Suggestions for a Coyote Rifle
ORIGINAL: stalkingbear
WARNING: if you EVER go yote shooting with an accurate AR rifle-you'll NEVER use anything else purposely on yotes. It's a BLAST to bust more than 1, or nail them running. The fast followup shots come in handy more times than you would think.
WARNING: if you EVER go yote shooting with an accurate AR rifle-you'll NEVER use anything else purposely on yotes. It's a BLAST to bust more than 1, or nail them running. The fast followup shots come in handy more times than you would think.
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01-03-2009, 02:28 PM
#9
Spike
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: St.Louis MO
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RE: Suggestions for a Coyote Rifle
ORIGINAL: coyote#68
for just coyote hunting any of the cals. you mentioned will work fine.I use a ruger m77 markII compact with a luepold 4X12X40 scope the whole rig weighs around seven pounds and is capable of 300yard shots in 223 caliber if you need a double duty caliber then the 243 is best for deer and coyotes without a lot of recoil.My rifle is only 35 3/8 inches long.If you are a big tall person it would feel like a kids rifle but if you walk up hill for a mile packing it,it feels like a dream rifle.And for the normal 200 yard or less shots in ky I think it's perfect for me!!
for just coyote hunting any of the cals. you mentioned will work fine.I use a ruger m77 markII compact with a luepold 4X12X40 scope the whole rig weighs around seven pounds and is capable of 300yard shots in 223 caliber if you need a double duty caliber then the 243 is best for deer and coyotes without a lot of recoil.My rifle is only 35 3/8 inches long.If you are a big tall person it would feel like a kids rifle but if you walk up hill for a mile packing it,it feels like a dream rifle.And for the normal 200 yard or less shots in ky I think it's perfect for me!!
