What gun would you use?
 

I'm going hunting for Coyotes & Bobcats... What gun would you recommend that I use if I wanted to save the pelts?

These are the guns I have access to...

RE: What gun would you use?
 

I voted 270 but you need to use a good low grain bonded bullet. If you use a 22 you may not get your pelt altogether.

RE: What gun would you use?
 

Don't you think I should look for a heavy bullet that would blow right through the intended target with out much expansion? What type/brand of bullet would you recommend for the .270?

Thanks!
Mike

RE: What gun would you use?
 

I would go for the .22 marlin semi-auto w/scope.

RE: What gun would you use?
 

None of what you have listed are verygood. .22 is way too small, and your rifles are way too big. It think youronly choice would be the 12 guage with #4 buckshot (not #4 shot). Noneof the rifles should even be an option.

RE: What gun would you use?
 

.22 is definately the right choice. a .22 will kill any dog (yote) or cat (bob cat) around with no trouble at all. ihave killed hogs with a .22 long rifle here in central florida with no problem and they are WAY tougher than any dog or cat. .22's get bad raps from people who consistantly believe bigger is better. there has probably been more deer killed (by poachers)with a .22 than any other caliber on this continent and once again, deer are tougher than cats and dogs. the only draw back to a .22 is accuracy at the longer ranges.

RE: What gun would you use?
 

This really should be a 204 or a 22/250 or a 223 or a 243 thread.

The 22 or the 12 ga will work up to 50yds or so, and you have some overlapping in your deer calbers. Is it possible to swap one for a bolt rifle in a varmint caliber? 17hmr is a maybe out to 100 yds, ZERO pelt damage.

The 270 will do it, and the 30/06 will do it. Neither are best.

RE: What gun would you use?
 

Thanks for the help guys! I did go bobcat hunting last year with some success. (2 bobcats) One bobcat died instantly in it's tracks and another ran a little before dieing. I think you really have to focus on proper shot placement when hunting with a .22

RE: What gun would you use?
 

I saw nothing up there for varmit hunting really. Get you a good 22 centerfire.

RE: What gun would you use?
 

none of those....get a .204 ruger!!!!
-Jake