I've read that most coyote hunters are using anything from #4 buck to Hevi-Shot #2s, Remington HD in BBs and Dead Coyote (which is T shot size). if you do your part. Seconds after we hit the call, a coyote burst from the cover just 20 yards below, heading straight at us and into the timber before we could even point our rifles in its general direction. I killed a coyote at 40 yards running with a skeet 2 choke with a 3 inch #2 hevisteel. To bad you don't reload. Refer to the chart below; an asterisk (*) indicates legal for use, but not recommended. He escaped unscathed. and a modified (.710 Dia. Then take the best placed shot you can, within the limits of shooter and rifle. The Best Rifles For Coyote Hunting. It has a 6-shot capacity and is chambered for 3.5 inches, making it the perfect option for unloading on coyotes up close, as well as longer shots when shooting doubles and triples. The first time you call a coyote or other varmint into your lap and have to make a snap shot in seconds, you’ll be glad you did. Our plan was to hit the call and hopefully catch a coyote using the cover to slip toward us. Shorter barrels, like the V3 Turkey Pro’s 22-inch tube, make maneuvering in heavy cover possible. Try different loads at different ranges and see what works for your gun. You might get a lucky pellet in one at that range, but there is a lot of open space in your pattern that far out, and the pellets are losing energy fast. I personally prefer 3” #4 buck loads for the increase in pellets over the 00 buck. Everybody that hunts coyotes in our small group uses 12 gauges with 3" magnums with a full choke, we shoot #4 BUCK also for ammunition..... this load has brought down more than 300 coyotes for us in the last 20 years or so. hahahaha hahahahaha hahhahahahaha. The Internet's Best Resource for Shotgun Information. My dad — Ol’ Grumpy Pants — was with me, sitting about 150 yards over a small ridge, watching the edge of a thicket. 222 78 733. i will second the #4 buck, quite a few pellets but still enough weight to reach out and knock something down. Shoot an Autoloader. for turkeys I use 3&1/2'' 2&1/4oz lead #4s in a extra full (.685 dia.) I've only shot 2 coyotes with the shotgun, but it knocked them down. TSS stands for Tungsten Super Shot. Bullets from this 80-year-old cartridge propel faster, fly flatter, and hit harder … T shot can be difficult to produce a tight pattern, with too tight of a restriction. What is TSS shot and what makes it so special for coyote hunting Density. Remington choke (.660). I called Carlson's again, to let them know how my patterning turned out. so they were dedicated to the #5 shot and smaller. Close-range predator hunting often happens fast. The T shot in Dead Coyote and the Remington HD in BBs were giving me a low pellet count, at 40 and 50 yards. The killing power of this type of shot, will outperform lead buckshot. These big guns handle extra-large goose loads especially well, and they have enough hull capacity to make good use of downrange energy and higher pellet counts. .22-250 Remington. 4 buck shot in lead loads, and T’s in tungsten loads. How far can you ethically shoot a predator with a shotgun? I've only shot 2 coyotes with the shotgun, but it knocked them down. The #4 buck also will work in 2 3/4" shells if you can find them and will kill a coyote at under 30 yds. I kinda like the #4 Buck. Shot patterns with buckshot larger than #3 or #4 does not give dense enough pattern to be effective on coyotes. The problem with 00 buck is the low pellet count. Wanting to join the rest of our members? 3. Those 4 BUCK will really reach out there and knock the coyotes down, up to 80 yards from my experience. It needs to be quick pointing, have plenty of knock-down power, and allow for swift follow-up shots in the event of a miss or multiple targets. Solid trap bedding is important with any trap, even more so when setting a trap of this size for a coyote. .223 Remington. Shot patterns with buckshot larger than #3 or #4 does not give dense enough pattern to be effective on coyotes. The pellet count was what they considered to be low, but not horrible. Shot-Lok encases the shot in a resin that holds the load together as it begins to travel down the barrel, then shatters to release the shot. The perfect tube for your predator gun will give a uniform pattern over a 30-inch circle. Dot or Bead? Pathfinder85. When carrying a shotgun I like to use 12ga., 3" mag. I kinda like the #4 Buck. I reload my own 12 gauge 3" shot shells for coyote. 4 Buck (.24 cal.) 4 buck packed with 41 copper-plated shot in a tight patterning, buffered 3-inch load, Hornady’s Heavy Magnum Coyote loads with 15 pellets of 00 buck in a 3-inch load for large shot fans, and Winchester’s Varmint X loads with 75 copper-plated lead BBs in a 3-inch shell. Draw some 30-inch circles with a 10-inch circle in the center for targets. Larger pellets such as 3 Buck and 1 Buck deliver more energy, but the lower pellet counts may not be dense enough to consistently place a sufficient number of pellets into the coyote’s boiler (see chart below). As for ammo, his recommendation was more toward alloy shot, like, Hevi-Shot, Dead Coyote, Remington HD and Federal Heavy Weight Coyote. 1. 1.75 when the trap fires, it isn’t going to get a good grip. The tremendous density of TSS shot is the main ingredient of the secret sauce that make TSS so incredibly effective. JavaScript is disabled. One thing to remember about the Patternmaster is that the SIZE of the pattern is not much different from a normal choke tube of similar constriction... it's the DENSITY and SHOT STRING that is different. I used a 27" x 27" steel plate with a full size sillouette of a coyote stenciled on it for a target. “I always tell people to just plan on making a follow up shot every time,” he says. The Best Gun For Hunting Coyote Hunting List Glad you are having fun and getting it dialed in 57! Rarely do I get a DRT coyote beyond 40 yards but it slows them enough to get another shot into them. Either 3- or 3 ½-inch loads work. But generally, the best coyote caliber to use is anything in the 22 caliber range – it should do the trick on any coyote. For the V3, we settled on 3-inch loads of lead No. Certainly this depends on the rifle and round you are shooting. JMHO Never hunted the buggers but would like to. I use a Terror choke in a .675" constriction, for geese and Kent Fast Steel BBBs @ 1550 f.p.s....which gives me a 91% pattern inside a 30" circle at 40 yards. “I tend to hunt some pretty thick cover, and shots can be more instinctual shooting than aiming,” Zepp says. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Feb 10, 2009 #1. buck shot 6 pointer. He loads it with Hevi-Shot Dead Coyote 00 buckshot, which contains 12.33-caliber pellets. Sure the .308 is a bit on the overkill side, but with the price of coyote hides still not … Load Up. It consists of a 12-gauge 2.75” hull and a … i used a mossberg 12 guage with a mod. I load 1 1/2 oz # Lead "F" shot in a 3" hull and push it at 1350 fps out of my 870 with a dead coyote extra ,ported extended choke. These are the same steelshot loads that I buy for goose hunting. Depending on what brand I'm using it's anywhere from $2.80 to $3.20 per round. Inside diameter is .710". Remember to pattern your shotgun choke tube with the specific shot … If your state regulations allow, take a lesson from snow goose hunters and remove the plug from your gun. I take precautions to prevent this. Never liked 4 buck or larger as there are not as many pellets.Although lots of guys love 4 buck and swear by it. Just the same, Shane Carlson advised that a .020" less constriction would be the ticket for what I'm trying to attain. Lead just doesn't hit as hard and fly as uniformly as that stuff does. I'm experimenting with different loads for hunting coyote (and similar size creatures). If you wish to use shot size’s larger than #4 shot, use a more open choke tube for optimum patterning. WHat patternamster did you use? Pathfinder85. Entirely too much! Set Up a Coyote Hunting Shotgun. Best shotgun loads for coyotes. Well, I called Carlson and spoke with one of their choke tube gurus, by the name of Scott. If you don’t have one of your own, here’s how to choose and set up your perfect predator gun. I will stick to the pistol and 223 rounds for my close quarters combat. When you think of the .223 Remington or 5.56x45mm NATO, the AR-15 is probably the first rifle that comes to mind, right? One at about 20 yards, and the other at about 20'. He was very informative and professional with the all the data that he gave me. Once you have your gun set up, hit the range with several load and choke combinations. Big shot works well in 3 1/2-inch 12- and 10-gauge guns with overbored barrels. I load 1 1/2 oz # Lead "F" shot in a 3" hull and push it at 1350 fps out of my 870 with a dead coyote extra ,ported extended choke. I would probably choose a HP .30 caliber. A Patternmaster grabs the wad and slows it down, resulting in a much shorter shot string. Login or sign up today! Common calibers for coyotes such as .204, .223, .22­250 and .243 with lighter bullets ranging from 30 grains to 60 grains should suffice. Coyotes are pack animals and often offer multiple close-range targets at once – so the more shots you have on hand, the better. Things can happen fast on a predator hunt. At 65 yards I will generally get 5 to 7 hits in a 10" paper plate. It may not display this or other websites correctly. .243 Winchester. Smaller gauges struggle to keep larger shot for predators on target. Check out Carlson, Kicks and Terror choke tubes, before you get too set on the Patternmaster. I also do a lot of nighttime predator hunting, and open sights just work better for me when shooting with a light.”. .308 Winchester. A good heart/lung shot may not drop him on the spot, but it should be a quick kill, and less likely for a slight movement to cause a miss, or bad hit. I prefer a semi-auto platform for faster follow-up shots. I have never heard any restrictions on centerfire. .223 Sig Sauer 40-grain Varmint & Predator Tip Sig Sauer. When carrying a shotgun I like to use 12ga., 3" mag. That was one of the reasons Shane Carlson recommended me returning the Dead Coyote choke tube and exchanging it for a .680" restriction. Get a 12. shot size for coyotes Discussion in 'Varmint Hunting' started by buck shot, Feb 10, 2009. For that reason, South prefers open sights on his predator shotguns. Lead tends to "ball up" in the fur, which pushes the coyote down, as opposed to cutting through the fur, reaching the vitals and killing the coyote quicker. ), T (.20 cal.) His second choice would be Remington’s 3-inch, 15-pellet load of … He prefers modified or full tubes for a more even, open pattern. The “Ugly Coyote” load is straight forward and focused on its target. They are Hornady heavy magnum 3" BB, Federal heavyweight coyote 3" BB, and Hevi-shot 3.5" T. In Oklahoma we can not use Buckshot,so, I chose these three. .224 Valkyrie. At 65 yards I will generally get 5 to 7 hits in a 10" paper plate. The Best Gun For Hunting Coyote Hunting List Hevi-shot? I guess a BARRETT 50 CALIBEr is allright for centerfire. Sometimes we will shoot them with a rifle, but the majority are killed with shotguns. A brain shot is effective, but it can be a tricky shot. If a coyote’s foot isn’t pretty much centered in a No. February 12, 2021   |  Timber 2 Table Wild Game Recipes, February 10, 2021   |  Timber 2 Table Wild Game Recipes, Nothing beats a scattergun when calling predators in tight thickets. The results make for tighter and more even downrange patterns. Site by Gray Loon. South says over-choking is one of the biggest problems he sees when hunters set up predator guns. Since that one, I rarely head afield without taking a shotgun along. This choke tube measures .660", which I personally feel is too tight of a constriction to pattern well at extended ranges. I would say some #4 buckshot would do almost as good. Unlike turkey hunting, where the tightest patterns rule, the big shot sizes and larger targets of predator hunting call for more open chokes. Hunting Hogs, Coyotes, Groundhogs, Crows, and Othe. While some predator hunters like to go big with a 10-gauge, the 12-gauge still rules. ... Buckshot is a load of different sizes of steel, Bismuth, Hevi-shot, which is used for hunting or self-defense. Big shot works well in 3 1/2-inch 12- and 10-gauge guns with overbored barrels. BB shot. Carlsons 30040 Coyote Ported Winchester Choke Tubes, Caliber: Winchester 12 Gauge. i could kill fox well over 50 yards . I shot at coyotes near a barn about 40 yards away and seldom got a hit with 00, that’s because the pattern was so wide and a coyote is small. i use a Winchester High Brass, 1 1/8 oz #4 shot. fortunately my turkey/coyote shotgun likes the larger shot. He suggested a Sporting Clays extended choke tube, item #19777, which is an extra full choke in a .690" constriction. I have a DEAD COYOTE choke tube on my shot gun. The Extended Range Patternmaster like Zack has is similar to a regular full choke in regards to constriction, and the regular Patternmaster is more like a modified... they just throw a more dense, heavier-hitting, and more consistent pattern than stock choke tubes. “Both of these loads give me plenty of shot on target and downrange energy.”. It does a good job on coyotes out to 50 yards or so when fired from my 20 gauge 3" chambered guns. Don’t get hung up on the number of pellets in your target. To bad you don't reload. With more downrange energy than any other varmint shell on the market, frangible HEVI-Shot® T and 00B pellets have tight patterns able to take down a coyote at up to 70 yards. So, what makes a good predator shotgun? The gun weighs just 7 pounds. “You see and hear people all the time talking about taking 70-yard shots,” South says. All we could do was stare at each other. they make like 5 or 6. Never liked 4 buck or larger as there are not as many pellets.Although lots of guys love 4 buck and swear by it. Have killed coyotes past 70 yards … you just opened up a huge can of worms: expect about 50 or so replies if this goes like the 100 or so other "what ammo for coyote hunting" threads have gone... this is all based on personal preference... i use a Remington 870 express magnum when i hunt coyotes. While some predator hunters like to go big with a 10-gauge, the 12-gauge still rules. choke and #4 buck . are much more efficient at bringing down the coyotes. I personally prefer 3” #4 buck loads for the increase in pellets over the 00 buck. Have killed coyotes past 70 yards … Other good choices include Federal Premium No. A great general-purpose coyote cartridge, the .223 Remington is also the ... 2. That all depends on your gun and load. Think of flushing quail or dive-bombing teal. You are using an out of date browser. More than once, that shotgun has meant the difference between a dead coyote and an educated one. Whether you build a dedicated predator shotgun, or just outfit one of your existing turkey or waterfowl guns for some off-season practice, give shotguns a chance. 5. A checkmark ( ) indicates legal for use. Trying to shoot large shot sizes out of super-tight chokes can cause uneven patterns with big gaps between shot clusters. I agree with the use of the alloy shot types. Nothing is ever perfect, and exits can still produce large holes in hides when they occur. DougG. For coyotes, I think you're best bet is going to be the alloy shot types. 4. But generally, the best coyote caliber to use is anything in the 22 caliber range – it should do the trick on any coyote. Don’t Over Choke. These big guns handle extra-large goose loads especially well, and they have enough hull capacity to make good use of downrange energy and higher pellet counts. All firearms used may not have more than three (3) rounds of ammunition while hunting. 4 buck and 52 pellets in a 3-inch Tungsten T load,” South says. We do profer a 204 or a 22–250 calber as they generally shoot a little flatter than as 223 and have a little more ‘pop’ to them in the 300-400 yard distance. I was shooting at poster board with a 10"circle. Larger shot sizes such as BBB (.19 cal. yote sniper. You must log in or register to reply here. The total count will depend on pellet size, with larger shot having fewer overall pellets in a load. years ago when i called fox . The pellets are.24" diameter so you get more pellets per cartridge. With the increased popularity of predator hunting, many ammo manufacturers are now producing predator-specific loads. (No Charge) ©2021 Jordan Outdoor Enterprises, Ltd. All rights reserved. While quality and specs may vary by individual supplier, the “good stuff”, the only TSS we are interested in, is a full 18g/cc density, comprised of … To avoid disappointment, please order special shot for your long-term needs.] Right now, Federal's 12 pellet 00 "flitecontrol wad" load and Fiocchi's 27 pellet nickel-plated #4 load have both proven to be adequate for the purpose at an honest 50 yards in my patterning tests. It has a 6-shot capacity and is chambered for 3.5 inches, making it the perfect option for unloading on coyotes up close, as well as … Most of the wad stripping choke tubes perform better with slower loads of 1300 f.p.s. Our plan worked – too well. ... Once you figure out which cartage works for your gun or you can give the best shot with which choke, then stick with it. Dead Coyote!® gives you point-and-click shotgun convenience for lethal penetration without ricochet. Something like the Remington V3 Turkey Pro is a great option, and what I use on my own hunts. I use a Terror choke in a .675" constriction, for geese and Kent Fast Steel BBBs @ 1550 f.p.s....which gives me a 91% pattern inside a 30" circle at 40 yards. Firearm ammunition for legally hunting coyote and fox vary depending on which season you are hunting. The only way to know for sure is to put in some range time. Carlson's suggests at least 10 pellets at any distance, out to 70 yards inside the same 10" circle. 4 buck through a modified choke as the perfect balance of performance and value. 433 0. Instead, look for 40 to 50% of your total pellet count on target to determine your maximum effective range. Hevi-shot is only 12g/cc, slightly more dense than lead, but TSS is still 50% more d… Pretty much any quality aftermarket choke tube will perform well with high density shot... at least well enough to whack down a 'yote at 40-60 yds. Realtree pro staffer and predator hunting expert Byron South agrees. South says his favorite loads are No. It does a good job on coyotes out to 50 yards or so when fired from my 20 gauge 3" chambered guns. I've been getting anywhere from 9 to 15 pellets inside a 10" circle, at 40 and 50 yards. TSS stands for Tungsten Super Shot. or less. Hear are my results with a Mossberg 500 Tactical Turkey 12ga (20" barrel), Carlson's Dead Coyote Choke Tube, and Dead Coyote 3" "T" shot shells. Deer buckshot does not have enough pellets in it … For me, I like to keep it inside 50 yards.”. Deer buckshot does not have enough pellets in it … Barrel lengths much longer than 26 inches can be unwieldy on close targets. “There are 41 pellets in a 3-inch load of No. Was coming in trying to get my geese decoys. If you hunt turkeys, chances are good you already have the perfect gun in your safe. I recently did some patterning with the Mossberg Turkey Special choke tube that has a.670" restriction and a Patternmaster choke tube. The same load in BB's probably your best all around load.Really thumps them out a little farther than 2's. BB shot. The Best Coyote Cartridges for Centerfire Rifles. One at about 20 yards, and the other at about 20'. They work good for home defense too, makes a nice window in a bad guy at close range. Coyotes and other predators are tough critters, often requiring multiple pellets in the vitals to bring them down. seemed that the more open choke would shoot larger shot better . Rarely do I get a DRT coyote beyond 40 yards but it slows them enough to get another shot into them. “I like just a front bead, or open rear sights and a fiber front bead,” he says. While quality and specs may vary by individual supplier, the “good stuff”, the only TSS we are interested in, is a full 18g/cc density, comprised of very round, polished pellets of very uniform dimension. Each choke tube constriction has been pattern tested and has thrown the best patterns with 4 through 10 shot. I don’t want to take a chance on banging a scope against something and knocking off the zero.”. They work good for home defense too, makes a nice window in a bad guy at close range. .22/250 Remington. [BP warehouse manager’s note: Unique shot & special sizes come and go in a rapid manner. 441 1 371. “To me, with my setups, that just isn’t ethical. The Winchester loads use the same Shot-Lok technology found in their Longbeard XR turkey loads. My youngest son and I had set up at the top of a narrow, brushy draw that ran through the center of a picked bean field.