Weapon choice for Coyote Calling?

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Ive been calling coyotes for the last couple years, with more than 50% success. One thing that I ve learnt is that most of my shots on coyotes that I call in 5-50 yards, ive missed more coyotes due to them being so close that I can't find them in my scope and making a high or poor quick shot and missing, there has only been 3 times that Ive required a rifle because of range, out of all the coyotes ive called in 6 years. So recently I figured i would carry a shotgun.
I have killed 2 coyotes out of 5 i called in on a afternoon i think thats not too bad of a number. Iam sure a 12g 3 1/2 mag with a super full choke with #4 lead shot would be the answer out to including 60 yards.

What shot do you use in your shotgun for coyotes?

Does anyone thing a 10 guage would extend that range by much? how much?
(iam trying to justify a single shot 10guage to my pile that i can paint white)

does anyone feel the same as me or carry a shotgun only as me? how is your success? with range of the shotgun and killing power?

In the area Iam in, I am not allowed to carry 2 firearms so a shotgun and a rifle is out of the question

just seeing what everyone else uses and there success ratio this year

thanks

sv7772
 
i'm not the best coyote hunter at all, but have missed a few. I'm limited to the weapon as well. I'm currently sporting a regular browning bps, but have purchased a patternmaster extended range choke (steel for waterfowl, but can handle buckshot) I get some great patterns out to 40. I believe that getting an aftermarket tube may be better then upgrading to a 10, although I have never shot a 10, so can't comment on it's "out there" knock down power.
 
sv7772 said:
I am sure a 12g 3 1/2 mag with a super full choke with #4 lead shot would be the answer out to including 60 yards.
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Do you mean #4 buck? If so, I think that's a good choice, especially with the super full choke. We're not allowed to use anything smaller than #2 here in NL, but I would recommend at least BB, and more preferably, T shot or #4 buck.
 
#4 buck in a super full choke?? I always have good luck with my mod choke, full choke throws them everywhere.

#4 buck, LEAD BB, dead coyote.

wow they don't let you guys carry two guns at once? EVEN Ontario lets you carry 2 guns LOL
 
DVXDUDE said:
#4 buck in a super full choke?? I always have good luck with my mod choke, full choke throws them everywhere.

#4 buck, LEAD BB, dead coyote.

wow they don't let you guys carry two guns at once? EVEN Ontario lets you carry 2 guns LOL
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Your answer is right here my friend. :)

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#4 Buck would be a fine choice for 12 ga. shotgun.

Also, how about changing the thread's title and eliminating the word "weapon" and replacing it with firearm or similar? We need to eliminate those anti-gun trigger words from our day-to-day use. A weapon is something you use to assault another person with. You're looking for information on a hunting firearm, a tool, not a weapon.

Same goes for other words like "hi-cap" magazines. Use "standard" or "full" capacity magazines instead, etc....
 
I agree don't change it for no one facts are facts a weapon is is weapon whether it kills humans or animals. The anti's can suck it up and stop making things out that are not true.12 gauge Shotgun #4 is good. My question is this. They brought out the 3 1/2 12 gauge to get further distance and a little more hitting power if you want to call it that, why would you try a 10 gauge when the 12 gauge 3 1/2 load is equal to the 10gauge. I would even go with a tungsten load as it is a little more denser and actually penetrates better. JMHO
 
well some people have answered my question, will a 10 gauge better me more than a 12 gauge 3 1/2 and I was going to load it just #4 lead, not #4 buckshot but before I do this I was hoping to eliminate the trail and error, or possibly wounding a animal, is #4 buckshot the way to go? I was told that the buckshot would not be effective after 35 yards

is this true?

can someone who actually owns and uses a 10 gauge post a reply at ranges that can be used / reached

thanks either way guys
 
sv7772 said:
I was going to load it just #4 lead, not #4 buckshot but before I do this I was hoping to eliminate the trail and error, or possibly wounding a animal, is #4 buckshot the way to go?
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You don't need a 10 GA, and I don't think it would extend your effective range all that much. I do not recommend the use of #4 birdshot. It will not likely have the hitting power you need, except at very close range or repeated shots.

If you are really into shotguns for predator hunting, you might want to try some of that new Hevishot 'Dead Coyote' (which is T shot, and claimed to be effective out to 70 yards) or the Federal Premium Heavyweight Coyote (which is BB). Otherwise I'd recommend the regular T shot or #4 buck as stated earlier. In all cases, aim for the head.
 
If you want to extend your range with shot your best options are to shoot a buffered load of large diameter shot and use a tight choke. I don't think you'll find either in a 10 bore, but I'm not 100% sure of that.

BB and up would be where I would suggest looking.
 
#4 buckshot is the same as AAA (Triple A) correct? This stuff used to be loaded by CIL and if it is the same as #4 buck it will make a coyote very, very sick.
 
A 10 gauge is to heavy to carry and not much shot choice. We use mostly #4 buck and the 00 or 000 buck for longer shots. The 00 or 000 has a lot of space between pellets and you will notice this more on a facing shot. Shot one yesterday at 94 paces with 00 buck and longest shot we had with #4 buck was 73 paces.
 
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