What size choke and buckshot for coyotes?
#1
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.
Last edited by H.L.H; 07-26-2010 at 11:00 PM.
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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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You'll just need to experiment to see what combo gives you the tightest pattern
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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-
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