.30-06 Coyote Round

I have a .17 hmr which I wouldn't use for yotes, a 10/22, a 20 gauge single shot, and the 30-06.

I don't want to get rid of any of them, but if I had to, I would trade the 10/22. I plan on using the .30-06 for the longer shots, and the 20 gauge if I have a close shot at one. If I can't save the hide, I can't save the hide. It's a shame, but better than wounding it and having it crawl off.

This being my first season, we'll see if I even get a chance at one.
 
I would opt for the smaller gun. The 17 Rem for fatory gun status is the most fur friendly gun you'll ever find. I shoot a 17 Javalina and it's smaller than a 17 Rem but larger than 17FB. With 30gr bullets down it's a 300+ coyote round and no exits, bobcats too, no exits. Adam
 
I have shot quite a few coyotes with a 30.06. In fact just killed a double a couple of days ago with my 30.06. When it comes to having a chance of salvaging the hide Carcass Collectors post comes the closest to what actually works. While there have been a lot of suggestions, most were guesses as to what would work, rather than actual field experience. I know, because I've tried most of those suggestions over the years and I KNOW they dont' work. The best bullets if you want any chance of saving the hide would be to use the more expensive bonded bullets, and limit yourself to broadside shots through the ribs/lungs. It zips through without openning that much, but kills the coyotes dead. However if you hit any major bones like the leg, backbone, or in the head, it will make a huge mess. Here is a coyote I shot during deer season last year with a Hornady 165gr Interbond. The pelt was so nice I had it tanned and it is hanging in my living room. Bullet sized entry, 50 cent piece sized exit, right through the ribs, broadside.
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Yup the bonded bullets are quite a bit more expensive, but if you are serious about keeping a pelt or two, they are the way to go. Interbonds or Accubonds will both get you there.
 
At least in the short run, bonded bullets would be cheaper for the OP than buying a new gun.

& I still hate you, now because you obviously shot somebody's pet husky.
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Kizmo you actually have a point. If a guy bought 6 to 10 boxes of Hornady Superformance 165gr 30.06 ammo. He could have just as easily bought a Savage/Stevens .223 and lived happy for the rest of his coyote hunting days. Kizmo just to get you to hate me a little more here's the deer a I shot a few days later with the same 30.06 and ammo.
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Hornady 165 SST's will kill yotes, but they are NOT fur friendly. I only have experience with this '06 round on a few yotes during deer season. I like this bullet for deer, never had to go far to retrieve deer----Riflemann
 
Riflemann the Hornady SST is not bonded and is designed for quick expansion, hence the reason I do not recommend them. Not a lot of difference between an SST and a Nosler Ballistic Tip when it comes to bullet performance.
 
Originally Posted By: tdouglassI have a .17 hmr which I wouldn't use for yotes, a 10/22, a 20 gauge single shot, and the 30-06.

I don't want to get rid of any of them, but if I had to, I would trade the 10/22. I plan on using the .30-06 for the longer shots, and the 20 gauge if I have a close shot at one. If I can't save the hide, I can't save the hide. It's a shame, but better than wounding it and having it crawl off.

This being my first season, we'll see if I even get a chance at one.

Ah heck, just get out there and smack one, ponder the .223 or the like details later :p
 
110gr vmax will drop them in there tracks seen one go down with the same bullet out of a 308, the friend has a 06 that shoots that bullet well also. He tells me If your hunting a big money tournament you want to drop them in there tracks.
If it makes a big hole just run a tbe down there throat and fillem with creek water. Guess he knows the cheats.
 
Wouldn't count on a repeat performance, but, a few years ago my hunting partner and I were calling a couple of spots during deer season. He was carrying a 30-06 w/150 or 165 gr. Nosler Partitions when a coyote came trottin' down the road on his side. He didn't stop when we barked at him so my partner took the head-on shot at about 125-30 yds. Coyote dropped in his tracks and when we picked him up, there were no holes anywhere to be found.....anywhere.

Finally found the bullet went into his mouth and never exited. Fur not good this far south so we didn't save the pelt and not curious enough to see what stopped the bullet, but we were both really surprised that it did not pass through.

Regards,
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A second hand .223 or other small caliber would be easy enough for to find floating around. Just keep your ear to the ground about the guns in your local pawns and such.

In the mean time hunt them up with the '06 and try not to hit the big bones. Maybe try a heavy round or if you can scrape the cash get the bonded bullets like suggested.
 


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