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Best 12 ga loads for coyotes
Best 12 ga loads for coyotes
I have been thinking of using my shot gun some this spring, since the folage can get quite thick. My shots may be quick and close in certain areas.
What;
1. loads does anyone reccomend
2. choke (for Browning Gold w/Inv.+ )
3. what kind of range (distance) can I expect to be able to reach out and touch 'em?
I have the rifle covered, but thought it would be cool to get them with a shotgun too.
02 May 2002, 14:55
p dog shooterI always liked a 3 in mag with no. 4 buck.
02 May 2002, 18:55
PumpkinheaverListen to p dog shooter he's giving good advise.
02 May 2002, 19:14
Brian MA 3 inch magnum load of #4s or BB with a modified or full choke would absolutley sh!tcan a coyote out to 35 yards or so.
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A load of AAA's in just the normal 2 3/4" will do the trick as would 36 grams of BB shot from the 2 3/4 out to 30-35 yards with a fullish choke.
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04 May 2002, 19:45
<Paul Dustin>I would go with Remington Hevi- Shit #4 you should be good to 40 or 50yds
05 May 2002, 14:40
Dark PaladinI like 00 buck or number 4 but slugs are pretty good too if youve got a sighted barrel, they are worth the extra, but #2 is pretty good, steel shot out of a long barrel will do wonders.
06 May 2002, 09:03
Pecos41Coyotes with shotguns!!!!!!!!! You guys must live in a jungle. Out west we have to shoot at coyotes so far away that the average range is about 3 bounces. This is why we shoot round nose bullets. They bounce better and straighter.
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A well placed bullet is worth 1,000 ft/lbs of energy.
06 May 2002, 14:55
DannoBoonequote:
Originally posted by Pecos45:
Coyotes with shotguns!!!!!!!!! You guys must live in a jungle. Out west we have to shoot at coyotes so far away that the average range is about 3 bounces. This is why we shoot round nose bullets. They bounce better and straighter.
Ever consider something with just a little
flatter trajectory??? 
18 May 2002, 02:42
<DuaneinND>We have been having excellent results with T shot steel, and modified chokes.
I've always had excellent luck with 3 inch copper plated BB's.
I have used #5 shot with 32 grains of Herco,full choke. They roll up to 40 yards, I have always rolled them and then got close to get another one in sometimes its not needed. I live in wooded hill country so most shot are fairley close 30 yardsa or under. Works for me.
23 May 2002, 03:20
Bob in TXp dog nailed it-#4 buck with full choke-out to 40 yards
Good Calling,
Bob C.
24 May 2002, 09:12
BigNateI grew up hunting song dogs for fur in Oregon, and have used many different combos' but my favorite in 12ga. was #1 buckshot in a 3". We didn't have big holes and yet it dumps them quick.
Incidently, my closest shot was with a .257 Roberts. That was so close I had my Dad take several pictures so I could prove my story! I shot it in the earhole and had bits n pieces on my foot and on my barrel. The only reason I dare tell it is I do have pictures and I think he may have used one of them for his book. Overall I killed by far more with my .223 Mini-14 than the rest of the arsenal put together!
27 May 2002, 03:45
TwoSixtyI shoot a Browning as well...#4 buck in 3 inch works well.
28 May 2002, 05:36
RCHAPURAI always had good luck with #2. Federal 3" 1 7/8 oz.
02 June 2002, 15:41
<2-blade>My brother&I shoot 50 to 100 coyotes a yr.about 50% with a shot gun.When we hunt together he has a 12ga #4buck I have a 220swift.when I call alone I have A 1100rem.cut to 20in.with cyl.bor and 2 3/4 #4buck.{ shoot till they stop moving.} And a 220swift .Ya I carry 2 guns most of the time when calling