The hunt for a coyote gun Remington, savage,Mossberg

Rob101

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Since moving to the Windsor area I am bored out of my mind so I am thinking about getting out there for some coyotes. Not planning on spending too dollar for a beater kick around rifle. The big bucks is for that dream winchester m70 in .308.

I have been looking at the Remington 783 in .243 the savage axis in .243 as well as the Mossberg patriot also in .243. I had handled a few of them at Canadian tire the other day and then some. I found the savage uncomfortable and a bit off from what I'm used to. I do like the Remington it was quite nice.

Just looking on some reviews and some suggestion from veteran hunters on the forums.
 
Id double check the bilaws. Ive heard some parts of essex have a lower caliber restriction than the 275 of swo. A couple seasons back there were windsor guys at my range sighting in 204 rugers amd they said they couldnt use a 257bob or 270 anymore
I dont know the truth of that but id check if you were planning on hunting that area.
I have yet to see a savage axis not shoot well. Theyre ugly. Theyre flexible in the forestock. Theyre cheap. Theyre accurate. They have an aftermarket following even mdt makes chassis for them
The rem is a bit sturdier action in my opinion. They offer a magnum choice that the axis does not. They are essentially a slimmer savage in design.
The mossbergs started out horrible and problem riddled but ive heard theyre getting better. The recent ones ive shot were not accurate but it was factory ammo i was using and the rifle maynot have liked that load. I have a good buddy who has at least a couple if not more. He has always been pleased by their performance.
In a budget rifle corners have been cut. With that said all the above will work for you its a personal choice
 
Whatever you do, don't fall into the "heavy barrel" trap. It's needless weight when it comes to a hunting rifle. My current coyote rifle has a medium heavy barrel. It's like carrying a ruck sack . My next one will be under 8 lb all in.my current set up weighs over 10 lb.
 
I'd find a Marlin that resembles the one Mr. H. has.
Accurate and reasonably priced.
I forget the model X something or other?

I'd set a goal for a Tikka in 223.
 
I looked at a Mossberg and was not impressed then asked "Has anyone ever rebarreled one and what was the outcome?"
From my excursions on this site I have never encountered anyone having gone that route.
Agree with the fit of a Axis.
With eagleye offering a blessing that may be the route to follow.
I have a Remington 700 SPS SS in 243 that delivers a "MOC" and a "MOG" . . . C = coyote and G = groundhog.
A similar rifle in 25-06 has only been bloodied on one crow.
 
If the 783 fits well then that is the way I’d go. I have 2 243s that are dedicated coyote guns. A Ruger 77 light barrel and a 700 SPS, both shoot well and I am happy with both. To me fit is very important, ie: can’t shoot if can’t hold it. Good deals can be had on some used as well as some new on sale. Keep us in the look and let us know what u pick. :) then it’s what bullet, scope, etc.
 
It's a bit late, but SFRC just had a 17% off sale. I was strongly tempted by the 783's, particularly the .22-250 or .243 for coyotes, as they came with a cheap (probably throw-away, but I don't know) scope on top, and after the discount it was $357 plus tax/shipping!

Even not on sale I'd recommend the 783 over the Axis or Patriot.
 
I really appreciate the feed back.

Just out of curiosity has anyone ever tried to eat coyote lol. I know when I'd ask a few of the guys that stop at the shop I work get grossed out. I'm half tempted to give it a try because I don't like killing something I'm not going to eat or use the rest of it.
 
Rob101 said:
I really appreciate the feed back.

Just out of curiosity has anyone ever tried to eat coyote lol. I know when I'd ask a few of the guys that stop at the shop I work get grossed out. I'm half tempted to give it a try because I don't like killing something I'm not going to eat or use the rest of it.
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While I have never eaten one (just not our culture at all) I expect that they can be eaten if you have a good recipe. I've never eaten any meat that wasn't good when prepared properly. But one has to admit limits. Unless you pop every mosquito you slap into the salad, you're already a hypocrite, so hunt coyotes as a favor to all the farmers and fawns in your area and relax.
 
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