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Whitetailturkey01

11-03-2020 06:15 PM

Shotgun coyote load question

I have some questions about the Hornady Heavy Magnum coyote shells(3 inch 00 buckshot) The main question being can they be fired out of a lead shot only choke being nickel plated? Also could they double as a deer load too. Thank you in advance.

teebig

11-06-2020 02:22 PM

I am also interested in this.

windsofautumn

11-28-2020 05:05 PM

If you are looking for the best coyote shotgun ammo take a look at the Hevishot Dead Coyote shells. The 12 gauge shell is awesome with it's downrange energy
and how accurately they pattern. We have really gotten into shooting coyotes in the woods which is up close and personal. I prefer the T size in 3".

M3500

03-22-2021 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by windsofautumn (Post 4384420)

If you are looking for the best coyote shotgun ammo take a look at the Hevishot Dead Coyote shells. The 12 gauge shell is awesome with its downrange energy
and how accurately they pattern. We have really gotten into shooting coyotes in the woods which is up close and personal. I prefer the T size in 3".

They're like $10 a shot Nowadays if you can get them.
Yes, you can shoot 00 buck with lead shot chokes don't use full choke it blows the pattern most time.
Your better off with 4 buck or better yet Lead F, you get WAY more pellets in a shell.
Lead BB is also a very good coyote load.
NEVER use Steel If you can help it. It is by far the worst coyote load you can try.

Fogie

03-22-2021 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3500 (Post 4389636)

they're like $10 a shot nowadays if you can get them.
Yes, you can shoot 00 buck with lead shot chokes don't use full choke it blows the pattern most time.
Your better off with 4 buck or better yet lead f, you get way more pellets in a shell.
Lead bb is also a very good coyote load.
Never use steel if you can help it. It is by far the worst coyote load you can try.

........100%

Nomercy448

03-27-2021 06:36 PM

Personally, I only shoot lead from lead only chokes. Not nickel plated lead - lead. If 00 buck is legal in your area for deer, and it patterns well for you, and you want to use buckshot instead of any of many other superior options, then it would work.

For other info on shotgunning for coyotes:

HNI Predator Hunting Reference Sub-Forum: Shotgun Loads and Chokes for Coyotes

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