What's the best gun/ammo for coyotes?

Self | 9 Jun 2011 | Notary Sojac

[Neoliberalnot]

I am in Missouri and would be interested in that long-gun if you are serious about selling.

[Victor]

Winchester 30-30 carbine.

[JamesA]

If I was to shoot a Coyote I’d likely use my M-4 and a good scope, but I have 481ac and around 300 sheep. I have 6 Great Pyrenees dogs who are absolutely deadly on both fox and coyote. So far this year they’ve brought 6 fox n 2 coyotes up to the house, not to mention the many Ground hogs

[China Clipper]

Find a local Appleseed event and practice. Get advice there.

If you are used to pistols, Appleseeds are the quickest way to learn to shoot a rifle really well, IMHO.

Sounds like good advice. BTW, can I use my 10/22 or should I bring my SKS for the Appleseed shoot? First timer for me for the Appleseed shoots....

[B4Ranch]

>>Shooting visible coyotes is as useless as stomping the occasional cockroach; you're only getting the tip of the iceberg. It likely only makes you feel empowered by doing so.<<

Coyotes on Alberta Barn 2006

[IamConservative]

On the size of land and terrain you describe, sounds to me like a good old "cowboy" round would do. .45 Long Colt or .44 Winchester magnum in a rifle with a peep site.

[Darksheare]

Almost as good as aluminum siding!

[texmexis best]

What do ranchers and farmers actually use for coyote?

.22 LR hollow point.

Will put them away everytime. There is no sense to spending good money on a varmint like a coyote. If you live in a rural area you will find that Walmart stocks nothing but hollow point in the summer months.

Ruger 10/22 will be just fine.

[Mr. Lucky]

Shooting visible coyotes, together with following prudent livestock/pet management, is an effective way of controlling the population on your farm, which one would hope is the extent of your interest. I’ve found that my old ‘97 Winchester 30-30 is wholly satisfactory; It’s cheap, rugged and has adequate stopping power. If the coyote is too far away to hit with an iron sighted rifle, its not really causing you any trouble anyway.

[B4Ranch]

How many pieces did you pick up?

[Notary Sojac]

THANKS everyone for your advice!!

Notary Sojac

[Fightin Whitey]

A coyote by definition is a problem, town or country.

They eat the pheasants, grouse, and partridge that I want around my place. They’ve eaten three or four of the feral cats I’ve caught and neutered and have turned back loose to keep down the mice. They eat fawns and they’ll drag down does in the snow-—bucks too if the snow is deep enough-—and eat out the rear end of the deer and leave the carcass to rot.

Does the coyote live in nature and deserve its place? Absolutely.

SO DO I.

[LOC1]

A Remington 700 in .243 caliber with a Leopold 4X9 Goldring scope works well on animals up to about 150 pounds, except for hogs.

Also, consider joining a county Wildlife and Livestock Protection Association. The one we have joined in West Texas charges a fee based on acreage. They provide hunters / trappers who control varmints across the county. We do not even hear coyotes anymore.

[Darksheare]

Welcome!

[catman67]

This oughta' do!!!

[Notary Sojac]

THANKS everyone for your advice!!

Notary Sojac

[mad_as_he$$]

;-)

[texmexis best]

The other alternative is a 22-250. One of the finest rounds ever developed. Accurate at 1,500 fps and accurate at 4,000 fps.

[mad_as_he$$]

The 7mm is my regular hunting rifle. I use it to keep my hand in during the off season. Also, in the desert we often only get 500 yards or even more shots at varmints.

[Arrowhead1952]

I used my .308 on a coyote at just about 200 yds. He was on his haunches and looking my direction when I shot it. The bullet struck it between the front legs and exited out the spine. It fell like a wet rag.

A .243 or 25.06 would also be a good choice since they have a flatter trajectory than a .308.