Actually my preferred method of shooting coyotes is the 12 gauge with #4 buckshot; 3" mag's if the gun is chambered for it.
When I used to call a lot, I carried both rifle and shotgun to the location, and held the shotgun at the ready. Laid the rifle along side where it was handy. For called coyotes, I think I've killed more with the scattergun than I have with the rifle. You just have to set up in spots where the coyote can't see you until he is right in your lap.
As far as pelts go, a dozen or so small pellet holes is much preferable to an exit hole the size of your fist. jd
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