What i have learned from my personal air gunning is that we get locked in our world and forget just how under powered they actually are. For instance your 308 is about equal to a 45acp pistol which most of us would never consider using for yotes, and yet in the air gun world its a big powerful hog and pred weapon.
I fell into that trap with pcp and small game hunting, getting up to 50+fpe shooting hollow point slugs thinking i have a badass squirrel/coon rifle then I realized a 22lr does that at 250 yards…. It did the job for the most part, though.
Just my own observations is all, not trying to put down your badas
What i have learned from my personal air gunning is that we get locked in our world and forget just how under powered they actually are. For instance your 308 is about equal to a 45acp pistol which most of us would never consider using for yotes, and yet in the air gun world its a big powerful hog and pred weapon.
I fell into that trap with pcp and small game hunting, getting up to 50+fpe shooting hollow point slugs thinking i have a badass squirrel/coon rifle then I realized a 22lr does that at 250 yards…. It did the job for the most part, though.
Just my own observations is all, not trying to put down your badass air gun
Ok thats your opinion
Why My .308 Texan Is a Smarter Tool for Coyotes Than Most Firearms
I’ve been hearing the usual chatter—“your PCP is underpowered,” “you need a real rifle for coyotes,” and so on. Let me set the record straight with some field-tested facts.
I run a .308 AirForce Texan, tuned for consistent shot strings and minimal POI shift. I’ve chronographed it, tested slug designs, and taken coyotes cleanly out to 200 yards. Not hypothetically—
actually. And in most real-world scenarios, it’s the better tool.
Real Coyote Ranges
Most coyotes are taken inside
150 yards, especially when called in. My Texan thrives in that zone. It’s quiet, precise, and doesn’t spook game with a sonic boom.
Terminal Performance Over Raw Power
Firearms like the .308 Win push 2,500+ FPE, but often just punch through with minimal energy dump. My custom slugs expand and transfer energy
inside the animal. I’ve recovered slugs from coyotes showing clean expansion and no pass-throughs—just ethical, efficient takedowns.
Tuned for the Mission
- Hammer spring adjusted for tight velocity spreads
- Custom ammo tailored to my exact needs
- Scent-control system layered for stealth
- Treestand and caller setup optimized for minimal movement
Firearm vs. PCP: Know Your Tool
| Feature | Firearm (.308 Win) | Texan .308 PCP |
|---|
| FPE | ~2,500+ | ~400–600 (tuned for terminal effect) |
| Noise | Loud, alerts nearby game | Suppressed, stealthy |
| Recoil | Moderate to heavy | Minimal |
| Ammo flexibility | Limited | Fully customizable |
| Energy transfer | Often pass-through | Controlled expansion, full dump |
| Field ethics | Risk of overkill | Precision, humane |
Bottom Line
I’m not chasing power—I’m chasing
results. My Texan delivers lethal force at realistic ranges with surgical control. It’s quieter, more ethical, and more adaptable than most firearms in the field. And when it comes to coyotes inside 200 yards, it’s not just capable—it’s ideal.
If anyone wants to see slug recovery pics or chrono data, I’m happy to share. But let’s stop pretending that more FPE automatically means better performance. In the field, it’s about precision, not ego. When you compare the the 45apc pistol to my .308 makes me wonder how well you know you firearms?
Why the Comparison Misses the Mark
- Ballistics ≠ Field Effectiveness A .45 ACP is a short-range, low-velocity handgun round designed for close-quarters defense. my .308 Texan, on the other hand, is a precision long-barrel platform capable of accurate shot placement at extended ranges—especially with tuned slugs and chronographed strings.
- Projectile Design Matters Im not lobbing hollowpoints meant for soft tissue. im launching custom slugs with sectional density and shape optimized for penetration and stability. That’s a whole different game than pistol ballistics. Im sorry for the book i have wrote but, This is the best i can exsplain it. Former ARMY Grunt, have qualifyed everything from the, was then colt .45 to the BGM - 71 tow. While i dont know it all, i do have some knowledge in firearms and now PCP's “It ain’t the arrow, it’s the archer.”
My Rifles:
My Caller:
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