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Desertfox · June 4, 2007, 12:12 AM

What state are you hunting in? Night shooting is illegal in some states. Check local laws concerning that.

IMO .223 or .243 depending on the availability. .243 will second as a better hunting rifle for deer. A new hunter should use that as a minimum cal. for whitetail. It is more forgiving in the shoulder area than the .223.

If at night is your choice, string a couple of christmas tree lights out about 100 yards from the yard. Perched atop the house, behind the yard lights, you will be able to silouette the coyotes around the christmas tree lights with a scope. One shot is probably all you will get. Good luck.
Allowing some local predator hunters to hunt your place during the day will really help eliminate the pack.

June 4, 2007, 12:12 AM	#12
Desertfox Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2006 Location: Arkansas-Oklahoma Line Posts: 336	What state are you hunting in? Night shooting is illegal in some states. Check local laws concerning that. IMO .223 or .243 depending on the availability. .243 will second as a better hunting rifle for deer. A new hunter should use that as a minimum cal. for whitetail. It is more forgiving in the shoulder area than the .223. If at night is your choice, string a couple of christmas tree lights out about 100 yards from the yard. Perched atop the house, behind the yard lights, you will be able to silouette the coyotes around the christmas tree lights with a scope. One shot is probably all you will get. Good luck. Allowing some local predator hunters to hunt your place during the day will really help eliminate the pack. __________________ Teach a kid to respect wildlife, then teach a kid to hunt and fish.