Presented in alphabetical order: AR-15. I’m confident to 50 yards with this combination. Don’t Over Choke. One at about 20 yards, and the other at about 20'. Remington choke (.660). Glad you are having fun and getting it dialed in 57! Best shotgun loads for coyotes. i use a Winchester High Brass, 1 1/8 oz #4 shot. I personally prefer 3” #4 buck loads for the increase in pellets over the 00 buck. 4. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Be me 57 I thinh I would use an xtra full turkey choke and 4's at least. “You see and hear people all the time talking about taking 70-yard shots,” South says. The only way to know for sure is to put in some range time. “To me, with my setups, that just isn’t ethical. We do profer a 204 or a 22–250 calber as they generally shoot a little flatter than as 223 and have a little more ‘pop’ to them in the 300-400 yard distance. South says over-choking is one of the biggest problems he sees when hunters set up predator guns. i used a mossberg 12 guage with a mod. Don’t get hung up on the number of pellets in your target. TSS stands for Tungsten Super Shot. I load 1 1/2 oz # Lead "F" shot in a 3" hull and push it at 1350 fps out of my 870 with a dead coyote extra ,ported extended choke. Common calibers for coyotes such as .204, .223, .22­250 and .243 with lighter bullets ranging from 30 grains to 60 grains should suffice. I've been getting anywhere from 9 to 15 pellets inside a 10" circle, at 40 and 50 yards. I'm experimenting with different loads for hunting coyote (and similar size creatures). While quality and specs may vary by individual supplier, the “good stuff”, the only TSS we are interested in, is a full 18g/cc density, comprised of very round, polished pellets of very uniform dimension. The perfect tube for your predator gun will give a uniform pattern over a 30-inch circle. The Extended Range Patternmaster like Zack has is similar to a regular full choke in regards to constriction, and the regular Patternmaster is more like a modified... they just throw a more dense, heavier-hitting, and more consistent pattern than stock choke tubes. T shot can be difficult to produce a tight pattern, with too tight of a restriction. I've read that most coyote hunters are using anything from #4 buck to Hevi-Shot #2s, Remington HD in BBs and Dead Coyote (which is T shot size). you just opened up a huge can of worms: expect about 50 or so replies if this goes like the 100 or so other "what ammo for coyote hunting" threads have gone... this is all based on personal preference... i use a Remington 870 express magnum when i hunt coyotes. Everybody that hunts coyotes in our small group uses 12 gauges with 3" magnums with a full choke, we shoot #4 BUCK also for ammunition..... this load has brought down more than 300 coyotes for us in the last 20 years or so. If your state regulations allow, take a lesson from snow goose hunters and remove the plug from your gun. TSS stands for Tungsten Super Shot. End result is whatever you're shooting at gets hit like a ton of bricks. For coyotes, I think you're best bet is going to be the alloy shot types. Firearm ammunition for legally hunting coyote and fox vary depending on which season you are hunting. The #4 buck also will work in 2 3/4" shells if you can find them and will kill a coyote at under 30 yds. Remember to pattern your shotgun choke tube with the specific shot … He was very informative and professional with the all the data that he gave me. WHat patternamster did you use? It does a good job on coyotes out to 50 yards or so when fired from my 20 gauge 3" chambered guns. It does a good job on coyotes out to 50 yards or so when fired from my 20 gauge 3" chambered guns. He suggested a Sporting Clays extended choke tube, item #19777, which is an extra full choke in a .690" constriction. Site by Gray Loon. “I always tell people to just plan on making a follow up shot every time,” he says. choke and #4 buck . Sometimes we will shoot them with a rifle, but the majority are killed with shotguns. I've only shot 2 coyotes with the shotgun, but it knocked them down. if you do your part. BB shot. He loads it with Hevi-Shot Dead Coyote 00 buckshot, which contains 12.33-caliber pellets. I would probably choose a HP .30 caliber. In bush I use "my buckshot" in open field I use .223. Pathfinder85. “For me, scopes take too long and make it hard to pick up moving targets. fortunately my turkey/coyote shotgun likes the larger shot. If you do prefer an optic, both South and Zepp recommend looking at the wide-field-of-view red dot options that allow for quick target acquisition while still providing pinpoint aiming. “Both of these loads give me plenty of shot on target and downrange energy.”. if you do your part. When carrying a shotgun I like to use 12ga., 3" mag. They work good for home defense too, makes a nice window in a bad guy at close range. It consists of 9 (I cast) X "0" gauge (.32cal), interspersed with # 4 lead shot, they are pushing 1425 fps and are effective out to 40 yrds. It consists of a 12-gauge 2.75” hull and a … .22-250 Remington. Our plan was to hit the call and hopefully catch a coyote using the cover to slip toward us. These are the same steelshot loads that I buy for goose hunting. South says one of his favorites is the Hevi-Shot Dead Coyote shotshell. Deer buckshot does not have enough pellets in it … This choke tube measures .660", which I personally feel is too tight of a constriction to pattern well at extended ranges. That all depends on your gun and load. The Dead Coyote load that I purchased is T shot. More than once, that shotgun has meant the difference between a dead coyote and an educated one. They are Hornady heavy magnum 3" BB, Federal heavyweight coyote 3" BB, and Hevi-shot 3.5" T. In Oklahoma we can not use Buckshot,so, I chose these three. I also do a lot of nighttime predator hunting, and open sights just work better for me when shooting with a light.”. BB shot. Set Up a Coyote Hunting Shotgun. The killing power of this type of shot, will outperform lead buckshot. 222 78 733. i will second the #4 buck, quite a few pellets but still enough weight to reach out and knock something down. 2010 6 stands-1 coyote taken-1 fox seen Savage 10 XP Predator Hunter Package Snow. I have a DEAD COYOTE choke tube on my shot gun. ... Once you figure out which cartage works for your gun or you can give the best shot with which choke, then stick with it. I would say some #4 buckshot would do almost as good. Trying to shoot large shot sizes out of super-tight chokes can cause uneven patterns with big gaps between shot clusters. To bad you don't reload. The Internet's Best Resource for Shotgun Information. Sure the .308 is a bit on the overkill side, but with the price of coyote hides still not … for steel, heavy shot and buckshot for best results. for turkeys I use 3&1/2'' 2&1/4oz lead #4s in a extra full (.685 dia.) Whether you build a dedicated predator shotgun, or just outfit one of your existing turkey or waterfowl guns for some off-season practice, give shotguns a chance. You might get a lucky pellet in one at that range, but there is a lot of open space in your pattern that far out, and the pellets are losing energy fast. Big shot works well in 3 1/2-inch 12- and 10-gauge guns with overbored barrels. Entirely too much! The Best Gun For Hunting Coyote Hunting List 4 buck and 52 pellets in a 3-inch Tungsten T load,” South says. Hevi-shot? If you don’t have one of your own, here’s how to choose and set up your perfect predator gun. yote sniper. Barrel lengths much longer than 26 inches can be unwieldy on close targets. Right now, Federal's 12 pellet 00 "flitecontrol wad" load and Fiocchi's 27 pellet nickel-plated #4 load have both proven to be adequate for the purpose at an honest 50 yards in my patterning tests. 4 buck packed with 41 copper-plated shot in a tight patterning, buffered 3-inch load, Hornady’s Heavy Magnum Coyote loads with 15 pellets of 00 buck in a 3-inch load for large shot fans, and Winchester’s Varmint X loads with 75 copper-plated lead BBs in a 3-inch shell. Larger pellets such as 3 Buck and 1 Buck deliver more energy, but the lower pellet counts may not be dense enough to consistently place a sufficient number of pellets into the coyote’s boiler (see chart below). The Best Coyote Cartridges for Centerfire Rifles. The density of lead is 11.3g/cc, TSS shot is 60% more dense than lead. Draw some 30-inch circles with a 10-inch circle in the center for targets. For the V3, we settled on 3-inch loads of lead No. All we could do was stare at each other. Deer buckshot does not have enough pellets in it … The Best Rifles For Coyote Hunting. years ago when i called fox . I prefer a semi-auto platform for faster follow-up shots. These big guns handle extra-large goose loads especially well, and they have enough hull capacity to make good use of downrange energy and higher pellet counts. I killed a coyote at 40 yards running with a skeet 2 choke with a 3 inch #2 hevisteel. The Winchester loads use the same Shot-Lok technology found in their Longbeard XR turkey loads. My youngest son and I had set up at the top of a narrow, brushy draw that ran through the center of a picked bean field. But generally, the best coyote caliber to use is anything in the 22 caliber range – it should do the trick on any coyote. ), T (.20 cal.) Lead just doesn't hit as hard and fly as uniformly as that stuff does. Most of the wad stripping choke tubes perform better with slower loads of 1300 f.p.s. I reload my own 12 gauge 3" shot shells for coyote. If you hunt turkeys, chances are good you already have the perfect gun in your safe. Hevi-shot is only 12g/cc, slightly more dense than lead, but TSS is still 50% more d… Login or sign up today! are much more efficient at bringing down the coyotes. Close-range predator hunting often happens fast. shot size for coyotes Discussion in 'Varmint Hunting' started by buck shot, Feb 10, 2009. Dot or Bead? Think of flushing quail or dive-bombing teal. (No Charge) Never liked 4 buck or larger as there are not as many pellets.Although lots of guys love 4 buck and swear by it. Larger shot sizes such as BBB (.19 cal. I had just set down my favorite coyote call—a Dan Thompson’s Red Desert Howler—and was regaining my breath after screaming like a tortured cottontail. We do profer a 204 or a 22–250 calber as they generally shoot a little flatter than as 223 and have a little more ‘pop’ to them in the 300-400 yard distance. But with 4 buck, T lead shot or BB it was a dead coyote at 40 yards. If you wish to use shot size’s larger than #4 shot, use a more open choke tube for optimum patterning. Refer to the chart below; an asterisk (*) indicates legal for use, but not recommended. So, what makes a good predator shotgun? Bowhunter57. I recently did some patterning with the Mossberg Turkey Special choke tube that has a.670" restriction and a Patternmaster choke tube. The same load in BB's probably your best all around load.Really thumps them out a little farther than 2's. The results make for tighter and more even downrange patterns. His second choice would be Remington’s 3-inch, 15-pellet load of … The “Ugly Coyote” load is straight forward and focused on its target. Once you have your gun set up, hit the range with several load and choke combinations. I use a Terror choke in a .675" constriction, for geese and Kent Fast Steel BBBs @ 1550 f.p.s....which gives me a 91% pattern inside a 30" circle at 40 yards. .22/250 Remington. I've only shot 2 coyotes with the shotgun, but it knocked them down. He escaped unscathed. With more downrange energy than any other varmint shell on the market, frangible HEVI-Shot® T and 00B pellets have tight patterns able to take down a coyote at up to 70 yards. JMHO Never hunted the buggers but would like to. Seconds after we hit the call, a coyote burst from the cover just 20 yards below, heading straight at us and into the timber before we could even point our rifles in its general direction. I have never heard any restrictions on centerfire. A brain shot is effective, but it can be a tricky shot. A Patternmaster grabs the wad and slows it down, resulting in a much shorter shot string. More pellets in a 10" circle at the 40 and 50 yard mark is what I'm after. How far can you ethically shoot a predator with a shotgun? Shot patterns with buckshot larger than #3 or #4 does not give dense enough pattern to be effective on coyotes. I used a 27" x 27" steel plate with a full size sillouette of a coyote stenciled on it for a target. so they were dedicated to the #5 shot and smaller. Carlson's suggests at least 10 pellets at any distance, out to 70 yards inside the same 10" circle. While quality and specs may vary by individual supplier, the “good stuff”, the only TSS we are interested in, is a full 18g/cc density, comprised of … The Best Gun For Hunting Coyote Hunting List Shorter barrels, like the V3 Turkey Pro’s 22-inch tube, make maneuvering in heavy cover possible. The gun weighs just 7 pounds. The total count will depend on pellet size, with larger shot having fewer overall pellets in a load. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Feb 10, 2009 #1. buck shot 6 pointer. Coyotes are pack animals and often offer multiple close-range targets at once – so the more shots you have on hand, the better. Just the same, Shane Carlson advised that a .020" less constriction would be the ticket for what I'm trying to attain. He prefers modified or full tubes for a more even, open pattern. Coyotes and other predators are tough critters, often requiring multiple pellets in the vitals to bring them down. they make like 5 or 6. Load Up. Something like the Remington V3 Turkey Pro is a great option, and what I use on my own hunts. Shot-Lok encases the shot in a resin that holds the load together as it begins to travel down the barrel, then shatters to release the shot. I kinda like the #4 Buck. Rarely do I get a DRT coyote beyond 40 yards but it slows them enough to get another shot into them. A great general-purpose coyote cartridge, the .223 Remington is also the ... 2. Carlsons 30040 Coyote Ported Winchester Choke Tubes, Caliber: Winchester 12 Gauge. My dad — Ol’ Grumpy Pants — was with me, sitting about 150 yards over a small ridge, watching the edge of a thicket. I kinda like the #4 Buck. It has a 20-inch vent rib barrel and an adjustable fiber optic sight. What is TSS shot and what makes it so special for coyote hunting Density. or less. Then take the best placed shot you can, within the limits of shooter and rifle. Get a 12. You must log in or register to reply here. Instead, look for 40 to 50% of your total pellet count on target to determine your maximum effective range. ... Buckshot is a load of different sizes of steel, Bismuth, Hevi-shot, which is used for hunting or self-defense. While some predator hunters like to go big with a 10-gauge, the 12-gauge still rules. Check out Carlson, Kicks and Terror choke tubes, before you get too set on the Patternmaster. Shot patterns with buckshot larger than #3 or #4 does not give dense enough pattern to be effective on coyotes. When carrying a shotgun I like to use 12ga., 3" mag. Shoot an Autoloader. Well, I called Carlson and spoke with one of their choke tube gurus, by the name of Scott. .224 Valkyrie. The pellets are.24" diameter so you get more pellets per cartridge. 1. A checkmark ( ) indicates legal for use. 1.75 when the trap fires, it isn’t going to get a good grip. South says his favorite loads are No. Rarely do I get a DRT coyote beyond 40 yards but it slows them enough to get another shot into them. Predator hunting expert and Realtree Pro Mark Zepp agrees. Each choke tube constriction has been pattern tested and has thrown the best patterns with 4 through 10 shot. “I tend to hunt some pretty thick cover, and shots can be more instinctual shooting than aiming,” Zepp says. To bad you don't reload. 433 0. I've read that most coyote hunters are using anything from #4 buck to Hevi-Shot #2s, Remington HD in BBs and Dead Coyote (which is T shot size). Our plan worked – too well. It has a 6-shot capacity and is chambered for 3.5 inches, making it the perfect option for unloading on coyotes up close, as well as … All firearms used may not have more than three (3) rounds of ammunition while hunting. Hunting Hogs, Coyotes, Groundhogs, Crows, and Othe. and No. 4 Buck (.24 cal.) Deer or Elk Tongue Tacos, or Tacos de Lengua, Dried Morel Mushroom Steak Seasoning and Compound Butter, 12 Reasons Why Your Venison Tastes Like Hell, 3 Killer Sounds for February Coyote Hunting, Why January is the Best Month for Deer Scouting, The Benelli Super Black Eagle: One of History's Great Duck Guns. Other good choices include Federal Premium No. 441 1 371. Have killed coyotes past 70 yards … Depending on what brand I'm using it's anywhere from $2.80 to $3.20 per round. Unlike turkey hunting, where the tightest patterns rule, the big shot sizes and larger targets of predator hunting call for more open chokes. Hear are my results with a Mossberg 500 Tactical Turkey 12ga (20" barrel), Carlson's Dead Coyote Choke Tube, and Dead Coyote 3" "T" shot shells. 4 buck shot in lead loads, and T’s in tungsten loads. Certainly this depends on the rifle and round you are shooting. For me, I like to keep it inside 50 yards.”. and a modified (.710 Dia. I take precautions to prevent this. ©2021 Jordan Outdoor Enterprises, Ltd. All rights reserved. The pellets are.24" diameter so you get more pellets per cartridge. I load 1 1/2 oz # Lead "F" shot in a 3" hull and push it at 1350 fps out of my 870 with a dead coyote extra ,ported extended choke. Lead tends to "ball up" in the fur, which pushes the coyote down, as opposed to cutting through the fur, reaching the vitals and killing the coyote quicker. The tremendous density of TSS shot is the main ingredient of the secret sauce that make TSS so incredibly effective. Dead Coyote!® gives you point-and-click shotgun convenience for lethal penetration without ricochet. These are the same steelshot loads that I buy for goose hunting. At 65 yards I will generally get 5 to 7 hits in a 10" paper plate. hahahaha hahahahaha hahhahahahaha. The same load in BB's probably your best all around load.Really thumps them out a little farther than 2's. As for ammo, his recommendation was more toward alloy shot, like, Hevi-Shot, Dead Coyote, Remington HD and Federal Heavy Weight Coyote. The T shot in Dead Coyote and the Remington HD in BBs were giving me a low pellet count, at 40 and 50 yards. Pathfinder85. It may not display this or other websites correctly. DougG. Try different loads at different ranges and see what works for your gun. It has a 6-shot capacity and is chambered for 3.5 inches, making it the perfect option for unloading on coyotes up close, as well as longer shots when shooting doubles and triples. .223 Remington. These big guns handle extra-large goose loads especially well, and they have enough hull capacity to make good use of downrange energy and higher pellet counts. I was shooting at poster board with a 10"circle. I will stick to the pistol and 223 rounds for my close quarters combat. Inside diameter is .710". The following makes and models of rifles are known for their quality and fire one or more of the above calibers. JavaScript is disabled. The #4 buck also will work in 2 3/4" shells if you can find them and will kill a coyote at under 30 yds. If a coyote’s foot isn’t pretty much centered in a No. One thing to remember about the Patternmaster is that the SIZE of the pattern is not much different from a normal choke tube of similar constriction... it's the DENSITY and SHOT STRING that is different. How much is your ammo costing you per round? While some predator hunters like to go big with a 10-gauge, the 12-gauge still rules. The first time you call a coyote or other varmint into your lap and have to make a snap shot in seconds, you’ll be glad you did. Pretty much any quality aftermarket choke tube will perform well with high density shot... at least well enough to whack down a 'yote at 40-60 yds. Never liked 4 buck or larger as there are not as many pellets.Although lots of guys love 4 buck and swear by it. To avoid disappointment, please order special shot for your long-term needs.] With the increased popularity of predator hunting, many ammo manufacturers are now producing predator-specific loads. “There are 41 pellets in a 3-inch load of No. The pellet count was what they considered to be low, but not horrible. But generally, the best coyote caliber to use is anything in the 22 caliber range – it should do the trick on any coyote. I’ve shot several coyotes out to 50 yards and a little farther with them and they perform well. I called Carlson's again, to let them know how my patterning turned out. Big shot works well in 3 1/2-inch 12- and 10-gauge guns with overbored barrels. .243 Winchester. seemed that the more open choke would shoot larger shot better . A good heart/lung shot may not drop him on the spot, but it should be a quick kill, and less likely for a slight movement to cause a miss, or bad hit. Either 3- or 3 ½-inch loads work. I personally prefer 3” #4 buck loads for the increase in pellets over the 00 buck. Smaller gauges struggle to keep larger shot for predators on target. 3. “Plus, I often carry a lot of gear when I hunt, and I tend to be pretty rough on it at times. When you think of the .223 Remington or 5.56x45mm NATO, the AR-15 is probably the first rifle that comes to mind, right? Patternmaster makes a bad ass yote tube, I am thinkingof purchasing it! That was one of the reasons Shane Carlson recommended me returning the Dead Coyote choke tube and exchanging it for a .680" restriction. i could kill fox well over 50 yards . Pump guns can be hard to hold on target when you need a quick second or third shot, and double guns limit your number of shots. I use a Terror choke in a .675" constriction, for geese and Kent Fast Steel BBBs @ 1550 f.p.s....which gives me a 91% pattern inside a 30" circle at 40 yards. You are using an out of date browser. February 12, 2021   |  Timber 2 Table Wild Game Recipes, February 10, 2021   |  Timber 2 Table Wild Game Recipes, Nothing beats a scattergun when calling predators in tight thickets. Things can happen fast on a predator hunt. 5. [BP warehouse manager’s note: Unique shot & special sizes come and go in a rapid manner. Was coming in trying to get my geese decoys. .223 Sig Sauer 40-grain Varmint & Predator Tip Sig Sauer. Realtree pro staffer and predator hunting expert Byron South agrees. I guess a BARRETT 50 CALIBEr is allright for centerfire. I don’t want to take a chance on banging a scope against something and knocking off the zero.”. Those 4 BUCK will really reach out there and knock the coyotes down, up to 80 yards from my experience. They work good for home defense too, makes a nice window in a bad guy at close range. 4 buck through a modified choke as the perfect balance of performance and value. At 65 yards I will generally get 5 to 7 hits in a 10" paper plate. Have killed coyotes past 70 yards … Solid trap bedding is important with any trap, even more so when setting a trap of this size for a coyote. One at about 20 yards, and the other at about 20'. Since that one, I rarely head afield without taking a shotgun along. For that reason, South prefers open sights on his predator shotguns. The problem with 00 buck is the low pellet count. I agree with the use of the alloy shot types. .308 Winchester. Nothing is ever perfect, and exits can still produce large holes in hides when they occur. Bullets from this 80-year-old cartridge propel faster, fly flatter, and hit harder …