Smoked this guy during the Elk hunt

[coldboremiracle]

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]

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

 

[sierrastalker]

He looks like he's been eating his Wheaties!

 

[coldboremiracle]

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

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]

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

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

 

[Baker Alvin]

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing

 

[wvbearhunter]

Wow thats a big one!

 

[Smoke NW]

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

 

[Capt. D]

Good on ya. Pretty nice hide on that critter.

 

[Treeslug]

Good on ya. Pretty nice hide on that critter.

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]

Nice shootin man beautiful dog down.

 

[Allen Kitts]

Nice yodel dog! Congrats.

 

[coldboremiracle]

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

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]

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