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February 26, 2012, 08:42 PM | #1 |
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Which of my guns should I use on my next coyote hunt?
I have a henry .22, a remington 7400 in .270, a savage in .243, and a 12gauge with an IC barrel and iron sights. My question is which of these should I bring hunting next weekend? Im not looking to keep the pelts. I have taken ole wiley with all exept the 270, so what do yall think?
Im on the fence between the 243 and 270 but I want some better opinions than my own. I tried tanning the pelts and failed really badly... My shots are usually 30-75ish yards, seeing as I hunt the thick, hilly WNC woods. But man, I need bullet/rifle combo ideas, anyone got one in mind? |
February 26, 2012, 08:50 PM | #2 |
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.243 all day!
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February 26, 2012, 08:52 PM | #3 |
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What he said!
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February 26, 2012, 09:25 PM | #4 |
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I'd go with the .243. I forget whether or not you said you reload. Anyhow, the Federal load with the Sierra 85-grain BTHP is as accurate as my handloads have always been with that bullet since long before the Federales figured it out.
If you reload, try the Hornady 70-grain or the blue-tip 55-grain, whichever brand those are. Works good on Bambi, too, if you're a bit picky about the shot placement. |
February 26, 2012, 09:40 PM | #5 |
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I dont reload. Want to one day when I have the money for a set up, heck I would trade a gun for a reloading setup... One day, but not today. So far Im hearing .243, any other ideas or is it back to old reliable?
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February 26, 2012, 11:29 PM | #6 |
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Are you calling? I agree the .243 is a good coyote gun, but if you are calling, a shotgun works well for close in shots. I have a Savage .223 over a 12 gauge shotgun that works very well on called coyotes. If they hang up out a way, you have the rifle. If they're in your lap, the 12 with #2 shot is perfect.
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February 27, 2012, 12:39 AM | #7 |
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OK I'll be different if the 7400 shoots good enough, Being you've not tried it yet. The 270 sure makes a different show thats for sure. Good luck
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February 27, 2012, 12:52 AM | #8 |
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id also use the .270 IFF you dont want the pelts
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February 27, 2012, 06:44 AM | #9 |
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Remington loads a 100gr Cor-Lokt in .270. You end up with a 2 piece pelt.
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February 27, 2012, 06:57 AM | #10 |
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Browse gunshows, eBay and Craig's list for reloading gear. It doesn't wear out. If the inside of a sizing die isn't scratched, it's good to go. Some of my stuff is over sixty years old. I'm partial to the RCBS "O" press, FWIW.
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February 27, 2012, 08:53 AM | #11 |
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If you are trying to save the skins the 243 and 270 may be a little hard on them.
If you are a good shot with your 22 and your shots will be between the 35 to 75 yard distance you mentioned I would most likely go with that. If I was using a 22 I would try for head shots and pratice with the 22 making some quick follow up shots. Best Regards Bob Hunter |
February 27, 2012, 09:02 AM | #12 |
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Im pretty decent with the 22, I usually can hit soda cans at 100 yards.
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February 27, 2012, 09:03 AM | #13 | |
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I agree with what Art said about the RCBS "O" press, I have two of them set-up in my reloading shop. I've seen them sell at garage sales for $35.00 with a set of dies. Best Regards Bob Hunter |
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February 27, 2012, 09:38 AM | #14 |
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Another for the .243! Take your best scope and put on it too.
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February 27, 2012, 10:08 AM | #15 |
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My best scope isn't that great as fat as scopse go. Its a leupold veri-x 2-7X33
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February 27, 2012, 01:32 PM | #16 |
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I like the 243. I've used 100gr core-lokts on coyotes. Puts them down hard and isn't all that bad on pelts. Not that it matters to either of us
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February 27, 2012, 02:16 PM | #17 |
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February 27, 2012, 02:27 PM | #18 |
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That leupold would be great, the lower magnification is great for quick shots on yotes.
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If you have a 22 magnum 30-75 yards works perfectly. Quote:
A lot of people use AR15s for coyote hunting for two big reasons. The first is that they are accurate and are more than capable of taking a coyote with a single shot, like a bolt gun. The second is they are semi auto so given the reality of field shooting you have faster follow up shot than a bolt gun. Personally, I would take the lighter weight rifle.
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The savage is by far lighter than the rem.
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February 27, 2012, 03:22 PM | #21 |
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I'd take the 243 for the longer shots but also take the shotgun for close encounters.
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February 27, 2012, 03:23 PM | #22 |
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I think your favorite rifle and the 2-7 should work great.
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February 27, 2012, 05:05 PM | #23 |
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Just tried the leupold and its too short to fit the rifles... Any thoughts?
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February 27, 2012, 05:10 PM | #24 |
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if youre confused any one is good
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February 27, 2012, 05:46 PM | #25 |
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Confused... Im not confused, just wanting to see other people's suggestions.
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