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Coyote Hunting - From 10 Yards to over 1,000 Yards
Recommended Foot Pounds to Kill Coyote
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<blockquote data-quote="ntg" data-source="post: 754628" data-attributes="member: 32568"><p>I personally don't put a lot of weight into "foot pounds". Yes, I keep it in mind, but it's just one part of the equation. I'm not an expert by any means...only killed a handfull of them compared to some. In my experience it has a lot to do with shot placement and the fairly small kill zone on yotes, which is roughly 6-8 inches depending on the size of the yote. The heart and lungs are a bit further forward than some big game hunters would think. I do know the two head shots I made (not intentional) were the only ones that were DRT. The kill zone shots usually have anything from a little kicking, to some covered distance (heart shots, just like other animals). If you put it in the gut area they can go for "miles". Again, I'm no expert, this is just what I've experienced. I know they're tough...my older hunting partner often says "when the world ends a coyote will be the one that shuts the lights off."</p><p></p><p>IMO, your .17 fireball should be fine...unless your getting fairly close shots like some easterners get. If you are, depending on the bullet you've choosen, it may be "penciling" through the yote in part due to the speed that cartridge is clocking. A little more information in this regard may help us help you more.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ntg, post: 754628, member: 32568"] I personally don't put a lot of weight into "foot pounds". Yes, I keep it in mind, but it's just one part of the equation. I'm not an expert by any means...only killed a handfull of them compared to some. In my experience it has a lot to do with shot placement and the fairly small kill zone on yotes, which is roughly 6-8 inches depending on the size of the yote. The heart and lungs are a bit further forward than some big game hunters would think. I do know the two head shots I made (not intentional) were the only ones that were DRT. The kill zone shots usually have anything from a little kicking, to some covered distance (heart shots, just like other animals). If you put it in the gut area they can go for "miles". Again, I'm no expert, this is just what I've experienced. I know they're tough...my older hunting partner often says "when the world ends a coyote will be the one that shuts the lights off." IMO, your .17 fireball should be fine...unless your getting fairly close shots like some easterners get. If you are, depending on the bullet you've choosen, it may be "penciling" through the yote in part due to the speed that cartridge is clocking. A little more information in this regard may help us help you more. [/QUOTE]
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