Mighty Peace
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As Amphibious said...Bolt Action 223- cheap factory ammo....buy it by the cases at P&D for a good price.
Best gun for coyote protection on farm?
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cariboo_kid
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- South Cariboo, BC
Ok, skip the rimfire, that just isn't up to the task. Coyotes are much tougher than most think, and taking them down with a rimfire is not suitable for a newbie.
The honest answer to your question is that you need to take her to the range and let her try a few suitable rifles. See what she is comfortable with. A Stevens is probably a good choice because it's accurate and cheap, but you need to find something that shoots well for HER.
My suggestion would be that a .223 with hornady vmax would likely suit her well, but I'd take her to the range with a bunch of cheap ammo, which is readily available in that caliber, and let her try it out - with GOOD hearing protection. This rifle "jumps" a little bit, but if the noise doesn't scare her she is likely to be able to handle it without trouble.
I think the noise is the biggest factor of intimidation for a newbie with a 22 centerfire. Give her confidence that she can put a hole where she needs it, and the vmax will pretty much kill every yote that gets hit in the chest. They may run a little bit (they are tough) but it is like hitting them with a small missile.
If that doesn't work for her, there are many people here who would come call a few in and lower the numbers a bit...
The honest answer to your question is that you need to take her to the range and let her try a few suitable rifles. See what she is comfortable with. A Stevens is probably a good choice because it's accurate and cheap, but you need to find something that shoots well for HER.
My suggestion would be that a .223 with hornady vmax would likely suit her well, but I'd take her to the range with a bunch of cheap ammo, which is readily available in that caliber, and let her try it out - with GOOD hearing protection. This rifle "jumps" a little bit, but if the noise doesn't scare her she is likely to be able to handle it without trouble.
I think the noise is the biggest factor of intimidation for a newbie with a 22 centerfire. Give her confidence that she can put a hole where she needs it, and the vmax will pretty much kill every yote that gets hit in the chest. They may run a little bit (they are tough) but it is like hitting them with a small missile.
If that doesn't work for her, there are many people here who would come call a few in and lower the numbers a bit...
This is wrong on a couple of fronts. The restriction does not apply to all of Ontario but to specific counties. Here's the relevant section of the regulations.GIXXER said:This and the suggestion of a Win 94 are both moot as they are over .275 and are thus not allowed in utopian Ont
Secondly, the restriction is for hunting not predator control which is a different activity from the perspective of the MNR. If you are on your own property and defending property against predator or nuisance animals the hunting regulations don't apply.
ben hunchak said:
Second the .25-20. My girlfriend is recoil sensitive, won't fire any of the big guns but she's comfortable with my .25-20 bolt action at the range. Ammunition is relatively cheap if you can find it, but availability is spotty. LeBaron's lists it in the catalog still, but I haven't been able to get any from the Markham or Mississauga stores for a few months. Don't even bother looking at someplace like Canadian Tire.
Edited to add: My Savage 23b .25-20 actually would fit the bill perfectly. Removable magazine bolt action with a low recoil round. It's perfect for the occasion. It's not for sale though...
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7600 in .243. She needs a repeater, and it needs to be easier to use than a bolt, and more reliable than a semi. The .243 is nearly perfect for coyotes, and has nil recoil. Put a 2x scope or a ghost ring on it, and you've got the perfect 'casual' coyote rifle.
A ruger Mini 14 with a low powered scope would be sufficient. Easy to use and accurate enough for barn yard coyotes. FWIW a couple good size intelligent dogs are handy around the farm and generally eliminate most coyote problems.
Probably the best coyote solution is a donkey or two. Quite handy around the farm, most donkeys have a natural hate for coyotes and such. Donkeys can be quite vicious 24/7. A coyote is no match.
Probably the best coyote solution is a donkey or two. Quite handy around the farm, most donkeys have a natural hate for coyotes and such. Donkeys can be quite vicious 24/7. A coyote is no match.
Levi Garrett
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She tried the mini on Coyote , and liked it , as you can see!
What Gun
My suggestion would be a Rem 870 in 20 gauge, with a full choke, and number 4 shot which is fairly available and lethal on coyotes out to 40 yards.And if vermin is eating my chickens you'll scare them away if you don't happen to hit one.FS
My suggestion would be a Rem 870 in 20 gauge, with a full choke, and number 4 shot which is fairly available and lethal on coyotes out to 40 yards.And if vermin is eating my chickens you'll scare them away if you don't happen to hit one.FS
If it's a barn gun, go for a NEF or some other single shot. You pick the calibre. A .223 or .308 will knock anything down, and with the simple action, it will work in rain/snow/hot/cold and with frozen/stiff fingers. I wouldn't spend a whack of dough on a gun you're storing in a shed.
I've also seen old timers cycle shots in a single action as fast as a bolt action, which in my books is pretty high on the cool factor.
I've also seen old timers cycle shots in a single action as fast as a bolt action, which in my books is pretty high on the cool factor.
cariboo_kid
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- South Cariboo, BC
With decent bolt actions like the stevens 200 priced at $319, the single shots don't save money like they used to. They would certainly be well suited to the job if they fit her well though.
