Kill zone????
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buckshooter2
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I looked up Remington HD BB and that is pretty expensive. I can use lead shot on coyotes in Michigan. What other good loads of BB or BBB?
derbyacresbob
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I don't think there are any factory lead loads between BB and number 4 buckshot.
The Remington HD BB loads have not been made for quite a few years.
Do not try steel BBB or steel T shot loads on coyotes, they don't penetrate as deep as lead BB shot does.
The Remington HD BB loads have not been made for quite a few years.
Do not try steel BBB or steel T shot loads on coyotes, they don't penetrate as deep as lead BB shot does.
buckshooter2
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Okay, so basically what you are saying that any lead BB shot is worth trying. I have been looking up these different loads of BBB or T shot and I thought I saw some that were lead but not certain. Thanks for your help
canislatrans54
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Given decades of shotgunning coyotes, I have to agree with both GC and derbyacresbob.
That being said, IMHO, if I felt the need to be taking shots at ranges of 60-100 yards with my smoothbore shotgun, I would be shooting rifled slugs.
I know very few do that. But, I am one who has done.
And you stated that you may already have an improved cylinder choke.
You still would need to shoot some targets, to know where your point of impact vs point of aim is.
I currently have a Weatherby PA459. With it's factory screw-in cylinder bore choke, and ghost ring sights, off a rest I have been getting 5 shot groups of 5" at 100 yards.
2020 is the first year I have hunted at all, since 2016.
The 7 coyotes I've called and taken this Fall, have all fell to Federal Truball rifled slugs.
Closest taken at 30 yards. Furthest was at 110 yards.
My rifles haven't even left the house yet.
That being said, IMHO, if I felt the need to be taking shots at ranges of 60-100 yards with my smoothbore shotgun, I would be shooting rifled slugs.
I know very few do that. But, I am one who has done.
And you stated that you may already have an improved cylinder choke.
You still would need to shoot some targets, to know where your point of impact vs point of aim is.
I currently have a Weatherby PA459. With it's factory screw-in cylinder bore choke, and ghost ring sights, off a rest I have been getting 5 shot groups of 5" at 100 yards.
2020 is the first year I have hunted at all, since 2016.
The 7 coyotes I've called and taken this Fall, have all fell to Federal Truball rifled slugs.
Closest taken at 30 yards. Furthest was at 110 yards.
My rifles haven't even left the house yet.
spotstalkshoot
Well-known member
Sellier & Bellot 4 buck is NOT good for coyote. Save it for home defense, it may work at 50' and in.
Originally Posted By: canislatrans54Given decades of shotgunning coyotes, I have to agree with both GC and derbyacresbob.
That being said, IMHO, if I felt the need to be taking shots at ranges of 60-100 yards with my smoothbore shotgun, I would be shooting rifled slugs.
I know very few do that. But, I am one who has done.
And you stated that you may already have an improved cylinder choke.
You still would need to shoot some targets, to know where your point of impact vs point of aim is.
I currently have a Weatherby PA459. With it's factory screw-in cylinder bore choke, and ghost ring sights, off a rest I have been getting 5 shot groups of 5" at 100 yards.
2020 is the first year I have hunted at all, since 2016.
The 7 coyotes I've called and taken this Fall, have all fell to Federal Truball rifled slugs.
Closest taken at 30 yards. Furthest was at 110 yards.
My rifles haven't even left the house yet.
HOLY COW Will - 2.5 years and you're back. So good to see you posting and hunting!
That being said, IMHO, if I felt the need to be taking shots at ranges of 60-100 yards with my smoothbore shotgun, I would be shooting rifled slugs.
I know very few do that. But, I am one who has done.
And you stated that you may already have an improved cylinder choke.
You still would need to shoot some targets, to know where your point of impact vs point of aim is.
I currently have a Weatherby PA459. With it's factory screw-in cylinder bore choke, and ghost ring sights, off a rest I have been getting 5 shot groups of 5" at 100 yards.
2020 is the first year I have hunted at all, since 2016.
The 7 coyotes I've called and taken this Fall, have all fell to Federal Truball rifled slugs.
Closest taken at 30 yards. Furthest was at 110 yards.
My rifles haven't even left the house yet.
HOLY COW Will - 2.5 years and you're back. So good to see you posting and hunting!
crapshoot
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Originally Posted By: DesertRamOriginally Posted By: canislatrans54Given decades of shotgunning coyotes, I have to agree with both GC and derbyacresbob.
That being said, IMHO, if I felt the need to be taking shots at ranges of 60-100 yards with my smoothbore shotgun, I would be shooting rifled slugs.
I know very few do that. But, I am one who has done.
And you stated that you may already have an improved cylinder choke.
You still would need to shoot some targets, to know where your point of impact vs point of aim is.
I currently have a Weatherby PA459. With it's factory screw-in cylinder bore choke, and ghost ring sights, off a rest I have been getting 5 shot groups of 5" at 100 yards.
2020 is the first year I have hunted at all, since 2016.
The 7 coyotes I've called and taken this Fall, have all fell to Federal Truball rifled slugs.
Closest taken at 30 yards. Furthest was at 110 yards.
My rifles haven't even left the house yet.
HOLY COW Will - 2.5 years and you're back. So good to see you posting and hunting!
That being said, IMHO, if I felt the need to be taking shots at ranges of 60-100 yards with my smoothbore shotgun, I would be shooting rifled slugs.
I know very few do that. But, I am one who has done.
And you stated that you may already have an improved cylinder choke.
You still would need to shoot some targets, to know where your point of impact vs point of aim is.
I currently have a Weatherby PA459. With it's factory screw-in cylinder bore choke, and ghost ring sights, off a rest I have been getting 5 shot groups of 5" at 100 yards.
2020 is the first year I have hunted at all, since 2016.
The 7 coyotes I've called and taken this Fall, have all fell to Federal Truball rifled slugs.
Closest taken at 30 yards. Furthest was at 110 yards.
My rifles haven't even left the house yet.
HOLY COW Will - 2.5 years and you're back. So good to see you posting and hunting!
buckshooter2
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Interesting. I will be hunting with friends so my goal is to cover close range. My plan is to get some 12 gauge varmint X BB by Winchester and do some patterning. I will let you know my results.
buckshooter2
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The varmint x shotgun load by winchester is lead BB.
buckshooter2
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Awesome, thank you all for help.
canislatrans54
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Thanks for the welcome back guys.