22 LR range

What range are you able to keep the rounds of your .22 into a 2 inch circle from the position(sitting, prone unsupported, etc) that you would shoot the coyote from? Put that 2 inch circle on the heart, and the coyote will go cleanly.
 
A .22 LR has a "deadly" range of over a mile, apparently (if you shoot it in the air at a 45 degree angle). Having said that, I'd suggest you need to know how well you can shoot the thing at various distances. Realistically, not much chance beyond 100 yards. Even at 100 the bullet drops quite a bit and hasn't got much punch. Save a few bucks and get a .223.
 
If you are talking about HWY 86 in Ontario, you may be mistaken about the "no centerfire" thing, unless it is a municipal bylaw. Provincial law (MNR regs) allows you to use up to a 270 for coyotes.
 
I only used a 22 lr on a coyote once, and I'd never do it again. The shot was perfect broadside and I chose the shoulder shot, more habit from big game hunting than any other reason. Well it nocked him down but he got up and ran off. I tracked him for over a mile and never caught up with him. About a month or so later I trapped what I believe to be the same coyote with the bullet logged in his shoulder. The reason why I think it is the same dog was because I caught him approximately 50 yards from where I had shot him, and he was back to using his normal cycle again.

Go for the .22 mag if you have to use a rimfire. The .22 lr doesn't have what it takes, saying that, I'd have killed him if taken a head shot and hit him in the brain. Lesson learned.
 
"...south of Highway #86..." Hwy 86 where? Like Workin Man says, there's no such thing as a 'no Centre Fire' area in Ontario unless it's a local by-law and that'd be only in that particular municipality. The only other restriction is the idiotic '.275 cal or less' rule in South Western Ontario.
 
22LR 40 gr. loads pack about 90 ft-lbs @ 100 yards

22WMR 40 gr. loads pack 170 ft-lbs @ 100 yards (more than a 22LR @ muzzle)

CCI Stingers start out with more zap, but due to their small 32 gr. bullet, they run out of steam fast and hit 100 yards with the same impact energy as a standard 40 gr. load

BTW the most powerful 22LR load is the CCI Velociter




I dont like the idea of a 22LR for coyotes, but I think it could work *most* of the time at close range with good shot placement. Semi Auto would be nice too...:rolleyes:
 
I spent a lot of time testing CCI Mini-Mag HP's, Velociters, and Stingers on Gophers, Marmots, Crows and other barnyard pests a few summers ago. if i HAD to shoot a coyote with a .22 it would be with Velociters and no farther then 50yrds. Incidently the stingers were crap compared to the other 2.

even then it's a very poor choice.
 
I think you should check your regs more closely billy.
In most areas there is either a calibre restriction....275 cal and under... or no discharge of firearms. I have never heard of a no centerfire rule?
 
This is what I was told last year whn i was down there and looking to take a few shots with my 300 win mag before heading out west for elk. I called shooters choice in waterloo and asked them if there were any local outdoor ranges. They said no. I then figured I would then just walk off 200 yards at the farm and put a target up. Shooters choice said it was a no centerfire zone south of Highway 86, due to population density. Probably saying that so i would go use there indoor 50 yard range:p :p
 
Shooters Choice does not allow rifles in their indoor range and there is an outdoor range not far from them ( the Waterloo Rod and Gun Club). Neither is open to the public as far as I know, you have to join. Not sure who you were talking to there, they are usually pretty good to deal with.
 
Workin Man said:
Shooters Choice does not allow rifles in their indoor range and there is an outdoor range not far from them ( the Waterloo Rod and Gun Club). Neither is open to the public as far as I know, you have to join. Not sure who you were talking to there, they are usually pretty good to deal with.
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Ya they did mention the waterloo club but said you had to ba a member. I would agree that the guys in the bow shop are quite helpful. But in the gunroom it is really hit or miss on whether or not you get decent service. Some people are extremley helpful while others appear to have a chip on there shoulder.
 
My call is headshots only and with velocitors up to 75 yards if you can keep your pills into 2'' at that distance.

Only thing is coyotes rarely stop moving which can make it pretty hard to get a headshot.

I have had a lot of experiences with woodchucks and a few foxes, only shot I allow myself with 22lr is head. I lost a fox once I shot at about 40 yards right in the heart, it fell down got up and ran off.


Like I said, Headshots only.

cheers
Pilot
 
Shooters does allow rifle in their range, and they do allow non-members, I believe it is $10/hour. You should call up the Waterloo Rod and Gun and see what their dues are, I have a friend whos Dad was on the board a few years back, if you know anyone who is a member you can use the range with them. I would just setup a target in a farmers field where you are allowed to hunt and sight in there, just make sure you can prove you are only sighting in not hunting.
 
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