Varmit Cartridge
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Typical Buck
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Varmit Cartridge
So I was talking with a land owner that allows me to deer and squirrel hunt on his land. Apparently "something" got a lamb. We both think coyote but not one hundred percent sure what cartridge to take. I've always used my 270 for deer and coyotes. Sometimes also using the trusty ole 22 mag for coyotes. I have lever action rifles in 357 and 44mag. I have a 17 hmr that I use mainly for squirrels and ground hogs. I have access to a 243 and a 17 Remington through family members. But I'm hesitant to borrow. I'm thinking a fairly short set up if I can UNDER 200 yds. So any help will be appreciated. We're looking pretty much at coyotes and ground hogs because the property seems to be over run with both.
#2
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 608
First, check your hunting rules and regulations to see what calibers and actions are allowed.
I would use a .22 cal for the groundhogs as long as it is allowed since it sounds like there are many of them (cheaper ammo). if you are looking at close shots (under 125 to 150 yards) for the coyote, I like the .357 mag option with the proper ammo for downrange performance. Can you legally shoot groundhogs with .38 Special?
I would use a .22 cal for the groundhogs as long as it is allowed since it sounds like there are many of them (cheaper ammo). if you are looking at close shots (under 125 to 150 yards) for the coyote, I like the .357 mag option with the proper ammo for downrange performance. Can you legally shoot groundhogs with .38 Special?
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Southeast Missouri
Posts: 2,178
Your 22 Mag should do a pretty job at killing most Varmints...the 17 HMR will reach out and get a Coyote if You make a good shot placement,I usually use my Browning Bolt-action .243 Rifle with 100 grain Hornady shells...just bought a CZ-USA Varmint in a .204 Ruger,that will reach out even further to take out Predators and Varmints.My Hunting Partner uses a Ruger 22 Hornet and he recently bought a Taurus Circuit Judge Rifle that uses the 410 shells or the different barrel that shoots either a 44 or 45 bullet?