Chokes/loads for shotgun hunting coyotes

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I live in an area that is discharge of shotgun with shot only.

The area is infested with coyotes = no one hunts them due to the shotgun only area.

I have a couple of Rem 870 12 gauge shotguns and a buddy just received in the mail yesterday a BNIB Benelli M4 12 gauge.

My question is what shot size/wad/choke is recommended for being able to reach out and flatten coyotes @ 50 - 60 yards.

Where do I find Carlson chokes here in Canada they do not ship out of the States.

Are there aother chokes that you would recommend and where can I source them I would also appreciate any thoughts/recommendations.

Thanks
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Cabelas branded chokes are made by Carlsons.

They make Hevi-shot specifically for yotes I believe.

Or a #4 buck would be a good choice, pattern to find out shot placement and choke. (Can be shot through Full chokes.)
 
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Its only legal during firearms deer or bear season in New Bunswick, but most loads of buckshot from 4-00 has worked well for me through an improved cylinder or modified choke to around 40 yards. I do find the 3" remington 000 throws a surprisingly nice pattern out to 50 yards through a full choke in my Browning silver.
I've tried lead BB and while an effective load at 30 yards and closer much past that most coyotes I shot with it seem to run and take a little longer to expire then I'd prefer.
60 yards is a lot to ask from a shotgun without getting into specialized loads and chokes in my opinion.
 
well we cant tell you what load or choke to use but anything from number 4 lead shot to number 4 buck has worked for me but you have to pattern your gun

my favourite load is one i load up my self i think its about a T or F sized shot id have to check but its what ever the old canucks call AAA it patterns well in my gun and theres a heck of alot of pellets in the air for coyote
 
ss1980 said:
Get a BB in IM choke.

The distributor for Carlson chokes in Ontario is http://alscornerstore.ca/Carlsons_choke_tube

I bought from them. Delivered in Xpress mail in a few days. Love them!
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FWIW...I have ordered from them and had absolutely no problems with their service...and like someone else mentioned patterning your own gun / shot combo is your best bet to find an effective yote smasher.
 
i would try the chokes that you have all ready before investing in more chokes that may or may not improve gun performance . generally the heavier the pellets once you get past number 4 buck the less they respond to a tighter choke but experiment and pattern your guns as they will generally all respond in a different manner even using the same ammo . it is one part choke and the rest is black magic . number 4 buck is used in our area with good results but 60 yards is a long way out to put down a coyote in my opinion.i would consider 40 yards to be the limit with a shotgun . most coyotes that get the shotgun treatment are running in front of dogs and are shot as they cross a clearing by posted shooters but calling them in is another option . good luck whatever you choose as coyote hunting is addictive once you have tried it .
 
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