what would be the best coyote gun?
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calling4life
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I'm building my version of this right now.
Rock creek 26" Remington varmint contour, fluted.
McMillan A5 with KMW Loggerhead adjustable cheek, pillar bedded.
Accushot monopod on back
Harris 13 1/2-27 on front.
Action trued, squared...etc., competition precision ground recoil lug.
Sightron SIII 8-32X56 w/moa reticle. Though if money is no object, I'd like something that is 4-35 ish.
Debating on a brake
It's a 260rem.
I'll probably build a 1/8 twist 223 next, shoot 77gr smk., 22" brux barrel, hs stock, low weight yote killer.
Rock creek 26" Remington varmint contour, fluted.
McMillan A5 with KMW Loggerhead adjustable cheek, pillar bedded.
Accushot monopod on back
Harris 13 1/2-27 on front.
Action trued, squared...etc., competition precision ground recoil lug.
Sightron SIII 8-32X56 w/moa reticle. Though if money is no object, I'd like something that is 4-35 ish.
Debating on a brake
It's a 260rem.
I'll probably build a 1/8 twist 223 next, shoot 77gr smk., 22" brux barrel, hs stock, low weight yote killer.
AWS
Custom Accessory Maker & Retired PM Staff
The best coyote gun?
There is no such thing as the best coyoted gun!
There are best guns given hunting style, terrain and personal preferance. One hunter might hunt close cover and prefer a shotgun, the next might hunt open country and prefer a rifle. Some might think calling them in close where ever they are is what it is all about and love shotguns the next guy might think that reaching out at distance is what the game is about and pick a heavy varmint style rifle for coyote huting.
Personally I think that a gun is near the last thing to worry about when learning to hunt coyotes. Take anything that has the power to kill a coyote and get out and hunt. After you've spent sometime at it and can see the short comings of the weapon your carrying then think about changes.
Now my personal favorite is a sporter weight bolt action in a in a varmint caliber, 223, 22-250 or a wildcat in between with a low power variable 1x4 or 1.5x6. I hunt alot of closer cover and like to call them close but have the ability to reach out 300+ yards and the FOV to shoot them at my shoe laces.
There are times that I grab a combination gun O/U rifle/shotgun, a handy little short barreled pump 12ga or a quiet little 218 Bee lever action. They are all best guns for the situation.
Get out and hunt get the feel for the sport and them look at a specialized rig.
There is no such thing as the best coyoted gun!
There are best guns given hunting style, terrain and personal preferance. One hunter might hunt close cover and prefer a shotgun, the next might hunt open country and prefer a rifle. Some might think calling them in close where ever they are is what it is all about and love shotguns the next guy might think that reaching out at distance is what the game is about and pick a heavy varmint style rifle for coyote huting.
Personally I think that a gun is near the last thing to worry about when learning to hunt coyotes. Take anything that has the power to kill a coyote and get out and hunt. After you've spent sometime at it and can see the short comings of the weapon your carrying then think about changes.
Now my personal favorite is a sporter weight bolt action in a in a varmint caliber, 223, 22-250 or a wildcat in between with a low power variable 1x4 or 1.5x6. I hunt alot of closer cover and like to call them close but have the ability to reach out 300+ yards and the FOV to shoot them at my shoe laces.
There are times that I grab a combination gun O/U rifle/shotgun, a handy little short barreled pump 12ga or a quiet little 218 Bee lever action. They are all best guns for the situation.
Get out and hunt get the feel for the sport and them look at a specialized rig.
2muchgun
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Originally Posted By: AWSThe best coyote gun?
There is no such thing as the best coyoted gun!
There are best guns given hunting style, terrain and personal preferance. One hunter might hunt close cover and prefer a shotgun, the next might hunt open country and prefer a rifle. Some might think calling them in close where ever they are is what it is all about and love shotguns the next guy might think that reaching out at distance is what the game is about and pick a heavy varmint style rifle for coyote huting.
Personally I think that a gun is near the last thing to worry about when learning to hunt coyotes. Take anything that has the power to kill a coyote and get out and hunt. After you've spent sometime at it and can see the short comings of the weapon your carrying then think about changes.
Now my personal favorite is a sporter weight bolt action in a in a varmint caliber, 223, 22-250 or a wildcat in between with a low power variable 1x4 or 1.5x6. I hunt alot of closer cover and like to call them close but have the ability to reach out 300+ yards and the FOV to shoot them at my shoe laces.
There are times that I grab a combination gun O/U rifle/shotgun, a handy little short barreled pump 12ga or a quiet little 218 Bee lever action. They are all best guns for the situation.
Get out and hunt get the feel for the sport and them look at a specialized rig.
This is a very good reply IMO. I give it 2 thumbups(is it 2 or 4?)
There is no such thing as the best coyoted gun!
There are best guns given hunting style, terrain and personal preferance. One hunter might hunt close cover and prefer a shotgun, the next might hunt open country and prefer a rifle. Some might think calling them in close where ever they are is what it is all about and love shotguns the next guy might think that reaching out at distance is what the game is about and pick a heavy varmint style rifle for coyote huting.
Personally I think that a gun is near the last thing to worry about when learning to hunt coyotes. Take anything that has the power to kill a coyote and get out and hunt. After you've spent sometime at it and can see the short comings of the weapon your carrying then think about changes.
Now my personal favorite is a sporter weight bolt action in a in a varmint caliber, 223, 22-250 or a wildcat in between with a low power variable 1x4 or 1.5x6. I hunt alot of closer cover and like to call them close but have the ability to reach out 300+ yards and the FOV to shoot them at my shoe laces.
There are times that I grab a combination gun O/U rifle/shotgun, a handy little short barreled pump 12ga or a quiet little 218 Bee lever action. They are all best guns for the situation.
Get out and hunt get the feel for the sport and them look at a specialized rig.
This is a very good reply IMO. I give it 2 thumbups(is it 2 or 4?)
2muchgun
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Originally Posted By: calling4lifeI'm building my version of this right now.
Rock creek 26" Remington varmint contour, fluted.
McMillan A5 with KMW Loggerhead adjustable cheek, pillar bedded.
Accushot monopod on back
Harris 13 1/2-27 on front.
Action trued, squared...etc., competition precision ground recoil lug.
Sightron SIII 8-32X56 w/moa reticle. Though if money is no object, I'd like something that is 4-35 ish.
Debating on a brake
It's a 260rem.
I'll probably build a 1/8 twist 223 next, shoot 77gr smk., 22" brux barrel, hs stock, low weight yote killer.
What you are describing here sounds a whole lot like my F-Class gun.
I prefer to use a 700 sporter weight with a shortened 21" tube(my snow rig):
Or my 20" "pencil-barreled" Model 7:
Both come in at under 7.5 lbs scoped. Both are a joy to carry and plenty accurate.
I have the option of carrying varmint style guns such as these:
But have no idea what advantages they would offer, as they are too cumbersome, too unwieldy, and the FOV in the larger scopes is not big enough for my liking.
Here is a rifle I like very, very, much. It seems to be a "crossover", if you will. Not too heavy, good ergonomics, and very accurate. The trigger and bolt took some work, but I managed to improve upon them. Right now I have it set up for shooting 200 yd egg shoots (with the T36)in the "factory class". It still qualifies as factory because the trigger and bolt are still all original and just polished up a bit. The barrel has been ultra bore coated, but I believe there are no rules against that. I would love to take it hunting also, or maybe buy another and punch it out to 223 AI, but for now, I have enough rifles and no plans to do so:
This would be about the only other rifle I presently coyote hunt with:
Point of this whole post being, what works for you, and what you think is the best, may not be what works for another, or what they think is the best. As long as it works, and you are happy, that is ALL that matters.......
Rock creek 26" Remington varmint contour, fluted.
McMillan A5 with KMW Loggerhead adjustable cheek, pillar bedded.
Accushot monopod on back
Harris 13 1/2-27 on front.
Action trued, squared...etc., competition precision ground recoil lug.
Sightron SIII 8-32X56 w/moa reticle. Though if money is no object, I'd like something that is 4-35 ish.
Debating on a brake
It's a 260rem.
I'll probably build a 1/8 twist 223 next, shoot 77gr smk., 22" brux barrel, hs stock, low weight yote killer.
What you are describing here sounds a whole lot like my F-Class gun.
I prefer to use a 700 sporter weight with a shortened 21" tube(my snow rig):
Or my 20" "pencil-barreled" Model 7:
Both come in at under 7.5 lbs scoped. Both are a joy to carry and plenty accurate.
I have the option of carrying varmint style guns such as these:
But have no idea what advantages they would offer, as they are too cumbersome, too unwieldy, and the FOV in the larger scopes is not big enough for my liking.
Here is a rifle I like very, very, much. It seems to be a "crossover", if you will. Not too heavy, good ergonomics, and very accurate. The trigger and bolt took some work, but I managed to improve upon them. Right now I have it set up for shooting 200 yd egg shoots (with the T36)in the "factory class". It still qualifies as factory because the trigger and bolt are still all original and just polished up a bit. The barrel has been ultra bore coated, but I believe there are no rules against that. I would love to take it hunting also, or maybe buy another and punch it out to 223 AI, but for now, I have enough rifles and no plans to do so:
This would be about the only other rifle I presently coyote hunt with:
Point of this whole post being, what works for you, and what you think is the best, may not be what works for another, or what they think is the best. As long as it works, and you are happy, that is ALL that matters.......
Rocky1
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In Alabama I'm guessing they're going to be a whole lot closer than 500 yards when you call them in, unless you're hunting over a bait pile. And, if you're hunting over a bait pile, why not set your stand up closer to the bait pile. AWS about summed it up, couple posts back up there. If you're comfortable with the gun, it's certainly capable of taking them out. Might be a wee bit much if your saving fur however.
Of course there is always the awesome 17 HMR Auto...
Of course there is always the awesome 17 HMR Auto...
Chupathingy
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My opinion alone, but a coyote shot at 500 yards is not a "Called" coyote. Unless ofcourse it's shot running away from you.
For years I had no interest in AR's as I had no need for one of them "Evil, Black, Mall Ninja" rifles. But it didn't set well with me that in the near future someone could tell me that I COULDN'T own one, by god I'm in AMERICA! So I bought one. I can't admit enough as to how wrong I was on my view of the AR platform. It is as ideally suited for what we do as anything else out there, and now I don't know how I got by with out one for all those years.
I believe that a 16"-18" AR in your favorite flavor is the "PERFECT" coyote gun......Unless the situation dictates a shotgun.
Chupa
For years I had no interest in AR's as I had no need for one of them "Evil, Black, Mall Ninja" rifles. But it didn't set well with me that in the near future someone could tell me that I COULDN'T own one, by god I'm in AMERICA! So I bought one. I can't admit enough as to how wrong I was on my view of the AR platform. It is as ideally suited for what we do as anything else out there, and now I don't know how I got by with out one for all those years.
I believe that a 16"-18" AR in your favorite flavor is the "PERFECT" coyote gun......Unless the situation dictates a shotgun.
Chupa
For my situations, if i could do it all over again I would have built an AR in. 17 Remington and just saved my money for the reloading components. I tend to bag enough fur to warrant the smaller caliber and a fast second shot for when i have doubles come into the call. Sadly i came into the AR scene too late and have lots of rifles that cover every situation i get now.
Smokeless
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The best coyote gun, IMO, is the one you are the most comfortable with, familiar with, and shoot the best.
I have called coyotes with guys that tugged along a 30-30 win. They knew the rifle and it's round. If killing coyotes is what you are after, you must be able to "pull hair" with whatever you are shooting, also in whatever situation you find your self in. After you learn how to scout, set up, and effectively call from a location repeatedly, then you can worry about style, caliber etc....
Go into the field with the knowledge you posses, and the rifle you shoot the best. Best of luck. Oh and that is another thing, I find that the harder I try at something, the more luck I have.
I have called coyotes with guys that tugged along a 30-30 win. They knew the rifle and it's round. If killing coyotes is what you are after, you must be able to "pull hair" with whatever you are shooting, also in whatever situation you find your self in. After you learn how to scout, set up, and effectively call from a location repeatedly, then you can worry about style, caliber etc....
Go into the field with the knowledge you posses, and the rifle you shoot the best. Best of luck. Oh and that is another thing, I find that the harder I try at something, the more luck I have.
the perfect coyote gun for a beginner (I still consider myself to be one LOL). is one that is light and you look good carrying. because in the beginning it may be the only thing your gonna carry around LOL
like said gun is the last thing atm to worry about, unless your just itching for a new gun.
I have a pile of rifles/handguns/shotguns I bring out all were perfect at the time.
Id use what you have, learn the game then get gear heavy.
you may find you dont like it, or have the patience for it.
can get frustrating when starting out, and lots of folks pack it in, especially up here where its cold and miserable during primetime.
good luck!
like said gun is the last thing atm to worry about, unless your just itching for a new gun.
I have a pile of rifles/handguns/shotguns I bring out all were perfect at the time.
Id use what you have, learn the game then get gear heavy.
you may find you dont like it, or have the patience for it.
can get frustrating when starting out, and lots of folks pack it in, especially up here where its cold and miserable during primetime.
good luck!
TripleDeuce660
Active member
Any gun under 7LBS with a quality scope that is low to mid power like 1-4, 2-7,3-9, 2.5-10.
I use a tikka t-3 with 1-4x20 chambered in .223.
Look into reloading light bullets with reduced power loads for your 7mm-08.
I use a tikka t-3 with 1-4x20 chambered in .223.
Look into reloading light bullets with reduced power loads for your 7mm-08.
rebelbell24
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Whatever puts the most fur in the truck
