What size choke and buckshot for coyotes?
 

I just posted a thread about coyote hunting which i'm new to and i'm also new to using chokes and buckshot with a shotgun. What size choke and buckshot combination would you guys use for a 12ga shotgun that shoots 2 3/4 inch shells for coyotes.

I'm no expert on the subject since I haven't actually hunted with any buckshot loads yet (I'm guessing I won't be an expert then either) but I have shot several rounds through mine. Buy a couple different boxes of #4 buck and try each through the different chokes you have available to see which yields the most consistent pattern. Of the shells I've shot, they seemed to perform the best out of my factory full choke and my turkey choke was a close runner up. Cheap Remingtons held a tight enough pattern for a lethal shot at 50y for me out of my Mossberg. (I was shooting 3" shells though)

You'll just need to experiment to see what combo gives you the tightest pattern

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Thanks, I figured that's what i'd have to do i just wanted peoples opinions

I would use you full choke and get a few different brands and sizes of buckshot.I personaly dont shoot over 40 yards with buchshot (deer use though).What gun are you shooting?

A remington wingmaster 870 12ga, it can shoot 2 3/4 inch shells

I got an 870 express and it has a good pattern with winchester super x 2 3/4 #1 buck.

Do you use a choke?

Oh lol yea I use the full choke.

I like the Federal #5 turkey loads. I've only ever shot the 3", but they are devastating.

It all boils down to your gun.

Coyotes are tough critters.I wouldn't use anything less than BB.#4 buck is a great choice.You need to pattern your gun to find the best load/choke.Here's the proverbial S-load of such doin's-
http://www.predatormastersforums.com...351#Post777351
Hey you asked for it :happy0001:!

I use a rem 11-87 full choke and shoot #4 buck 3in shells with 41 pellets I can roll 1 at 50-55 yds The r about 5-6 dollars for 5 shells. If you have deep pockets Dead coyote shells are the best but they are 10 shells for 35 dollars but are more lethal then the others

i have a savage single shot 12ga full choke and i can easily put down a coyote from 75 yrds with double ought buck, i've taken out deer at that range with double ought buck so a coyote shouldnt be a problem at all.

this is a good shot also.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYD4C8gq7r0

I shoot a 870 express supermag 12ga and use a full choke with 000 buck for totes

Full choke / 4 buck = dead yotes (good shots) !

If you can get ahold of any #2 shot it is pretty nasty on yotes. I don't like 2 3/4 inchers though I like 3". You can reach on out there with a good full choke. BB

3" #4buck pattern master extended range benelli SBEIIworks wonders on them wen we hunt them with dogs

most importantly pattern your gun as stated before. Use lead shot no smaller than BB and no larger than #4 buck you could go bigger but why? BB's to #4 buck will do the least pelt damage and will kill them fine. If you want them DRT shoot'em in the face.

better check your state regulations in some states it is illegal to shoot buckshot at anything but targets or people,for self defence I mean

I use a 2-3/4" at night and Winch. Supreme #4buck with a Pattern Master choke. It is DEADLY out to 40 yds. Even though I back it up with 3" ammo, I don't get to it very often. Daytime is another story. 3" and 3-1/2" daytime!!!