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Coyote Hunting - From 10 Yards to over 1,000 Yards
.22 MAG too small for coyotes???
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<blockquote data-quote="scottyd2506" data-source="post: 709709" data-attributes="member: 19778"><p>In my younger reckless days I've killed animals bigger than a coyote with quiet subsonic 22 shots out of a 22 Long rifle, not DRT, but they died! Very well placed shots inside of 50-70 yards.. and 70-90% success.</p><p></p><p>a perfect shot does make a huge difference. where we hunt in the midwest, coyotes get big and do not sit still for long, always on the move running or trotting, you can make a bark sound and get them to stop for about 2-3 second tops and then they are gone. You do not always have time to aim a heart shot. a less than perfect shot is the norm and they will run away most of the time from 22 mag hits.</p><p></p><p> If all I had in my truck was a 22 mag or even 22 lr, sure I'd take a shot at a coyote, but I would not pick it to do the job when I have the right tools.</p><p></p><p></p><p> Some people have there own ways of thinking, like less gun means less gruesome and looks nicer.</p><p></p><p> I've made mistakes in my younger days and know better. I do not mind killing game. but a quick humain death is what most hunters strive for. I'm not into torturing animals . I'd rather be shot and blown to bits than left to suffer a slow death for days in agonizing pain. And I would like to give them the same treatment. To me a deer is no more or less deserving to have to suffer than a coyote or any animal.</p><p></p><p> That is just my view, I respect all hunters and they have the right to chose the equipment they like.</p><p></p><p>Out west where coyotes are dinky and sit still for hours for the perfect shot. I guess a 22 mag or.22 lr would be plenty.</p><p></p><p>take care</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="scottyd2506, post: 709709, member: 19778"] In my younger reckless days I've killed animals bigger than a coyote with quiet subsonic 22 shots out of a 22 Long rifle, not DRT, but they died! Very well placed shots inside of 50-70 yards.. and 70-90% success. a perfect shot does make a huge difference. where we hunt in the midwest, coyotes get big and do not sit still for long, always on the move running or trotting, you can make a bark sound and get them to stop for about 2-3 second tops and then they are gone. You do not always have time to aim a heart shot. a less than perfect shot is the norm and they will run away most of the time from 22 mag hits. If all I had in my truck was a 22 mag or even 22 lr, sure I'd take a shot at a coyote, but I would not pick it to do the job when I have the right tools. Some people have there own ways of thinking, like less gun means less gruesome and looks nicer. I've made mistakes in my younger days and know better. I do not mind killing game. but a quick humain death is what most hunters strive for. I'm not into torturing animals . I'd rather be shot and blown to bits than left to suffer a slow death for days in agonizing pain. And I would like to give them the same treatment. To me a deer is no more or less deserving to have to suffer than a coyote or any animal. That is just my view, I respect all hunters and they have the right to chose the equipment they like. Out west where coyotes are dinky and sit still for hours for the perfect shot. I guess a 22 mag or.22 lr would be plenty. take care [/QUOTE]
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