killing coyotes with a .22

[derek17]

just wondering everyones thoughts if it could be done if people do use .22s for coyote hunting. where would be the best place to shoot them?

 

[jmiller676]

just wondering everyones thoughts if it could be done if people do use .22s for coyote hunting. where would be the best place to shoot them?

#1- Yes
#2- Head

 

[Tryin']

In the head, up close. . .

That said, seriously, get a weapon with more "bang". .223 is a very popular choice.

Unless you are *sure* of the shot, do not shoot at coyotes with a .22LR!

 

[jmiller676]

In the head, up close. . .

That said, seriously, get a weapon with more "bang". .223 is a very popular choice.

Unless you are *sure* of the shot, do not shoot at coyotes with a .22LR!

...forgot to mention make sure they're close if you do that. I'm going out with my SKS tomorrow night.

 

[42769vette]

i killed one with a 10-22 some years back. shot it in the ear from 50ish yds. i wouldn't take a 22 on a planned coyote hunt, but i was squirl hunting and happened on one

 

[jmiller676]

i killed one with a 10-22 some years back. shot it in the ear from 50ish yds. i wouldn't take a 22 on a planned coyote hunt, but i was squirl hunting and happened on one

My dad hit one in the gut with bow years ago and it ran in a fallen tree so he blocked the end, came home to get the .22 lr went back and shot it in the head at about 20 ft.

 

[42769vette]

My dad hit one in the gut with bow years ago and it ran in a fallen tree so he blocked the end, came home to get the .22 lr went back and shot it in the head at about 20 ft.

ive seen folks on tv kill them with a bow ive always wanted to. i had one come into range and as soon as i started to draw it was gone. killing a coyote with a bow is quite a feet congrats to your father

 

[Marc]

#1- Yes
#2- Head

+1

60yds is about as far i would shoot at yote with a .22

 

[w_ADAM_d88]

It can be done. A deer can be killed with a .22lr with correct shot placement. (.22lr with a scope, crosshairs right behind the eye @ 50yrds. or less)

 

[42769vette]

a 22 mag will extent your range some i dont know much about the .17 guns. but just about anything small and centerfire would be a good chose

 

[triton54]

Most people I know use a .223 or similar

 

[Yeah]

I've done it many many times just fine.

The issue with range is less a matter of the bullet penetration than it is one of shot placement. If you can make a solid head shot from whatever range, under whatever the conditions are, you can kill one. Each situation is different...standing still...moving...clear line of sight....etc. You can't depend on a body shot as you can with something that hits harder.

 

[booey50]

what other calibers do you have??? Are you going to mount it or are you just doing pest control??? +1 for the sks

 

[Bigum1969]

Wouldn't it be important to make sure to humanely kill the coyote?

 

[Mgderf]

Wouldn't it be important to make sure to humanely kill the coyote?

To responsible individuals, YES. It would be the FIRST consideration, after a safe shot!

 

[one more]

a 22 mag will extent your range some i dont know much about the .17 guns. but just about anything small and centerfire would be a good chose

A old timer in Argos uses a .17 and loves it. He does the head shot with the .17 also. He will tell you it works better then the .22. But you want to know your rifle and how well you can use it so you can get a good clean kill.

 

[derek17]

i dont think i will be using a .22... the woods i hunt in are pretty thick so im gonna try and stick with my mossberg 12 gauge...longest shot in these woulds would be 75 yards max..

 

[hotfarmboy1]

If I can't get my 30-06 back from my cousin today I'm going to borrow a friends 223 to do some yote hunting. I don't feel confident in my M44 at the ranges we are likely going to be baiting them. If I were going to be close range in a woods, I'd be ok with the .22 but gotta be precise on shot placement.

 

[bonsaijackson]

Wouldn't it be important to make sure to humanely kill the coyote?

I would try not to use a 22 unless that's all you have and there's one threatening/lurking around your kid or something. As posted, step up to something......

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Everyone I know either uses the .22MWR, or .223. Magnum rounds are a lot hotter, and I have seen them go up to 50 grain in the Federal gameshok.