Coyotes and Foxes

big boar said:
Has anyone had experience with coyotes using a 22rf? On paper it looks as if it should be ok. Even a large one at 40 lbs is only 1/4- 1/3 the weight of a deer. I'm just thinking about inside 50 yards.
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A .22 Long rifle rimfire can kill a coyote. But it would likely take multiple hits even from 50yrds. There will always be some that say they are effective but don't drink the Kool aid. Stick to at the very least .22winmag and and keep shots to 70-80yrds. As I type this, I expect ramifications. If anyone wants more info on coyotes vs the .22 LR rimfire do a search there is lots of fodder
 
I've seen a few coyotes killed with 22 LR. Heck, my wife's uncle used to kill moose with a .22 (mind you, they were snared at the time). Personally, I definitely wouldn't use anything less than 22 WMR, better yet, a 223. As others have mentioned, you can get a very serviceable one for a reasonable price. Why take chances?
 
canadian hunter312 said:
Sure, after quite some time before it succumbs to it's injuries. Nobody intentionally shoots either animal in the lungs with a 22lr unless they're looking to make the animal suffer.[/I]
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What are you talking about??? I have killed dozens of coyotes and foxes with a single lung shot from a .22 LR, a 40 grain Mini-Mag solid will exit in most cases... death is imminent, and no suffering... you can use a Velocitor, but it isn't necessary, and I have found Mini-Mag solids to be more accurate. If you are shooting in the yard, a centerfire round is not a good idea... but regardless, be sure of your background.
 
mbogo3 said:
Never had a problem with Stingers or Yellow-Jackets.
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Amazing......just friggen amazing! As I stated " ramifications" Then have at it boys' hope you hunt close to me if you are using .22rimfire. There will be lots of wounded coyotes for me to chase down with my .243.... they are easier to hit when they are hobbled.
 
cdn1canhunt said:
Amazing......just friggen amazing! As I stated " ramifications" Then have at it boys' hope you hunt close to me if you are using .22rimfire. There will be lots of wounded coyotes for me to chase down with my .243.... they are easier to hit when they are hobbled.
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I think you maybe surprised. The next coyote you shoot and skin, take the carcass at about 25-50 meters and give it a head shot with say a stinger or a mini mag and then have a look.

I think you will find that it can be quite effective.
 
holzmeister said:
I think you maybe surprised. The next coyote you shoot and skin, take the carcass at about 25-50 meters and give it a head shot with say a stinger or a mini mag and then have a look.

I think you will find that it can be quite effective.
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A well-placed 22 LR will beat a poorly-placed 375 RUM (well, maybe that is a bit extreme, but...). Hundreds of thousands of bison were killed with 44-40's, as were thousands of moose. In the hands of a competent shooter, a .22 will definitely do the trick, however, if I were like the OP, getting a new gun to deal with coyotes, I'd got at the very least to 22 Mag, and most likely to 223 as ammo is usually cheaper and it's just that much more suitable.
 
Dont understand how a coyote will still live with a .22lr bullet to the lung.

I DO NOT reccomend using a .22lr for hunting coyotes, but I'd shoot any coyote under 100 yards with a .22lr .
 
Anyone who thinks a 22lr can't or shouldn't be used to kill a coyote is out to lunch. I've killed many around the farm with one.

Some drop in their tracks. Some run off and find somewhere to pile up and die. But in the end if you hit vitals you have a dead yote.

I shot one just last weekend with the 22lr. It was early morning and I was going out to shoot a coon that I saw run into the shed. When I came back out of the house from grabbing the .22 I spotted a coyote coming across the field in the direction of the buildings (they come by looking for cats).

I circled around the back side of the shed where it couldn't see me and waited. He came within about 75 yards, must have smelled me there and turned the other direction. I let out a yelp and when he stopped and turned back to look I shot it.

I knew it was a good hit because he turned and took a couple bites at his side then took off over the hill stumbling a few times.

I waited it out for about an hour and then went and followed the tracks in the snow. There were two more spots with blood in the snow where it had stopped and messed around before the tracks entered the bush.

I found him about 20 feet inside the edge of the bush piled up beside some thick brush dead as can be. Entrance hole in his lungs. Where it died was about 275 yards from where I shot it.

If you hit vitals the yote may run off but it isn't going to go far.

If you don't hit vitals I don't care what caliber of firearm you used to shoot it, you're going to end up with an injured coyote running around for a long time.

Yes, I think there are more effective caliber choices for coyote. If I'm actually out hunting for them my main rifle is a 25-06. But for close range pest control the .22lr is perfectly capable of doing what you need it to do.

Close range + hit vitals = dead yote.
 
Largest Grizely ever was shot with a 22 rim fire. Yes lucky shot but still.

You make it sound like nothing under a 300 Mag would put down a deer.

cdn1canhunt said:
Amazing......just friggen amazing! As I stated " ramifications" Then have at it boys' hope you hunt close to me if you are using .22rimfire. There will be lots of wounded coyotes for me to chase down with my .243.... they are easier to hit when they are hobbled.
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If in the yard and at short range a 22 will put down just about anything. Critters around here are usually given a pass, unless they decide my house is theirs, then the old Cooey 64 does what it was made for. Usually happens in less than the 15-30 seconds it takes to find the interloper and lay hands on the pest controller. This includes livestock big and small when the vet is three hours out or a neighbour is looking to butcher.

Yes I have lots of other guns that may be better suited but the wife tends to lose it when I touch the 22-250 off in the yard.
 
hoytcanon said:
What are you talking about??? I have killed dozens of coyotes and foxes with a single lung shot from a .22 LR, a 40 grain Mini-Mag solid will exit in most cases... death is imminent, and no suffering... you can use a Velocitor, but it isn't necessary, and I have found Mini-Mag solids to be more accurate. If you are shooting in the yard, a centerfire round is not a good idea... but regardless, be sure of your background.
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I totally agree with Hoyt. You would be very surprised how effective a solid mini mag can be, especially inside 50 yards. The comment made to suggest that no one intentionally shoots either animal with a .22LR unless they're looking to make the animal suffer is plain ridiculous. The fail is strong in that comment
 
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