Smoked this guy during the Elk hunt

coldboremiracle

Well-Known Member

Joined

Jan 5, 2017

Messages

182

• Oct 23, 2024

• #1

I was breaking in a new hunting rifle during the Elk hunt here in Utah. The elk were a bit harder to find than I'd expected, but this handsome coyote managed to get close enough so I let him have it. For those that might ask, its a Patriot Valley Arms Modus 6.5 PRC

 

Rosebud

Well-Known Member

LRH Supporter

Joined

Mar 12, 2021

Messages

2,853

Location

Anniston Alabama

• Oct 23, 2024

• #2

I never pass a shot on a song dog unless it will bugger up a buck in looking at.

 

S

sierrastalker

Well-Known Member

LRH Supporter

Joined

Jan 2, 2023

Messages

106

Location

Central Coast

• Oct 23, 2024

• #3

He looks like he's been eating his Wheaties!

 

coldboremiracle

Well-Known Member

Joined

Jan 5, 2017

Messages

182

• Oct 23, 2024

• #4

Rosebud said:

I never pass a shot on a song dog unless it will bugger up a buck in looking at.

Click to expand...

I passed I dont know how many coyotes during past elk hunts because i didnt wanna spook the elk. Not one time did that ever result in an elk. Therefore my new rule is; see coyote-shoot coyote.

 

Varmint Hunter

Well-Known Member

Joined

Dec 26, 2001

Messages

7,663

Location

Long Island, New York

• Oct 23, 2024

• #5

coldboremiracle said:

I was breaking in a new hunting rifle during the Elk hunt here in Utah. The elk were a bit harder to find than I'd expected, but this handsome coyote managed to get close enough so I let him have it. For those that might ask, its a Patriot Valley Arms Modus 6.5 PRC

Click to expand...

Nice dog! Of course, we all want to know what load/ammo you used.

 

B

Baker Alvin

Well-Known Member

Joined

Dec 7, 2014

Messages

1,274

Location

NE Lancaster Co look North N see Berks Co

• Oct 23, 2024

• #6

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing

 

wvbearhunter

Well-Known Member

Joined

Feb 10, 2023

Messages

640

Location

West Virginia

• Oct 23, 2024

• #7

Wow thats a big one!

 

S

Smoke NW

Active Member

Joined

Mar 9, 2021

Messages

27

Location

NW Oregon

• Oct 23, 2024

• #8

Big yote. Never pass up the opportunity for some population control

 

C

Capt. D

Well-Known Member

Joined

Jan 14, 2008

Messages

195

Location

South Texas

• Oct 24, 2024

• #9

Good on ya. Pretty nice hide on that critter.

 

T

Treeslug

Well-Known Member

LRH Supporter

Joined

Sep 30, 2020

Messages

862

Location

Hill Country, Texas

• Oct 24, 2024

• #10

Capt. D said:

Good on ya. Pretty nice hide on that critter.

Click to expand...

The left side looks prime! I hope the right side mirrors the left side. I don't make fur so I would have that dog full-body mounted. Connnngrats!

 

Straight Jacket Armory

Well-Known Member

LRH Sponsor

Joined

Apr 6, 2024

Messages

56

Location

Utah

• Oct 24, 2024

• #11

Nice shootin man beautiful dog down.

 

Allen Kitts

Well-Known Member

LRH Supporter

Joined

Nov 2, 2017

Messages

1,811

Location

Florence, Montana

• Oct 24, 2024

• #12

Nice yodel dog! Congrats.

 

coldboremiracle

Well-Known Member

Joined

Jan 5, 2017

Messages

182

• Oct 25, 2024

• #13

Varmint Hunter said:

Of course, we all want to know what load/ammo you used.

Click to expand...

Rifle is chambered in 6.5 PRC, I was shooting handloaded 129 Cayuga solid copper bullets. They are very impressive, if you're curious as to why, I've written my thoughts down here: A Solid Season

 

memtb

Well-Known Member

Joined

Dec 30, 2013

Messages

6,733

Location

Winchester, Wy.

• Oct 25, 2024

• #14

I get more satisfaction at "smok'n" a coyote @ 300 with my hunting rifle, than an elk at the same distance!

It's a "feel good" thing to remove a coyote, plus they're a much smaller target (well some of my elk have been pretty small) …….though, the elk taste much better! memtb