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Posted: 3/13/2015 1:24:31 AM EDT
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I'd go higher than a .17hmr. With great shot placement it'll work. But just for example I shot a coyote that was in my trap with my .22LR 10/22 the other day using CCI Stingers about 4 times before I finally pulled out my 9mm handgun and put it to rest.
.223 with some v-max/z-max bullets is a great thing for coyotes. If money isn't an issue I'd also consider a 6.8spc or 6.5 grendel |
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Posted: 3/13/2015 2:04:17 AM EDT
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I'd go higher than a .17hmr. With great shot placement it'll work. But just for example I shot a coyote that was in my trap with my .22LR 10/22 the other day using CCI Stingers about 4 times before I finally pulled out my 9mm handgun and put it to rest. .223 with some v-max/z-max bullets is a great thing for coyotes. If money isn't an issue I'd also consider a 6.8spc or 6.5 grendel Good call. Hornady stopped production on the Z-Max 55 grain bullets. (Pretty much the same round ballistically as Critical Defense - just with a brighter polymer tip) |
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Posted: 3/13/2015 9:22:16 AM EDT
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.17 hmr or 17 centerfire?
This time of year doesn't matter, the fur is worthless anyways. Tell him to use whatever he has already, 30-06 or whatever deer calibers he might have laying around. |
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Posted: 3/13/2015 12:22:01 PM EDT
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Good call. Hornady stopped production on the Z-Max 55 grain bullets. (Pretty much the same round ballistically as Critical Defense - just with a brighter polymer tip) Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'd go higher than a .17hmr. With great shot placement it'll work. But just for example I shot a coyote that was in my trap with my .22LR 10/22 the other day using CCI Stingers about 4 times before I finally pulled out my 9mm handgun and put it to rest. .223 with some v-max/z-max bullets is a great thing for coyotes. If money isn't an issue I'd also consider a 6.8spc or 6.5 grendel Good call. Hornady stopped production on the Z-Max 55 grain bullets. (Pretty much the same round ballistically as Critical Defense - just with a brighter polymer tip) They still make 50gr ones though. |
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Posted: 3/13/2015 9:59:40 PM EDT
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.17hmr will put them down, however if your hunting West Georgia your shots are going to be close and quick. Unless you have large fields.
I would even consider a 12ga with buckshot. They will sneak up on you and sometimes only have a second or two before they are gone. Where are you? I might could come by and run some traps for them over a few weekends. |
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Posted: 3/14/2015 12:39:21 AM EDT
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.17hmr will put them down, however if your hunting West Georgia your shots are going to be close and quick. Unless you have large fields. I would even consider a 12ga with buckshot. They will sneak up on you and sometimes only have a second or two before they are gone. Where are you? I might could come by and run some traps for them over a few weekends. Not sure where my step father and uncle go. It is private land. I think its more pest control than wanting to hunt. They do something with livestock. |
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Posted: 3/14/2015 7:53:48 AM EDT
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Not sure where my step father and uncle go. It is private land. I think its more pest control than wanting to hunt. They do something with livestock. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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.17hmr will put them down, however if your hunting West Georgia your shots are going to be close and quick. Unless you have large fields. I would even consider a 12ga with buckshot. They will sneak up on you and sometimes only have a second or two before they are gone. Where are you? I might could come by and run some traps for them over a few weekends. Not sure where my step father and uncle go. It is private land. I think its more pest control than wanting to hunt. They do something with livestock. I don't hunt them much either... I mainly trap for population or nuisance control for farmers, ranchers, and hunting leases. I've got property in Carroll County if that's close to ya'll. |
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Posted: 3/16/2015 11:39:46 PM EDT
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#6 Buck works well at close range with a 12 gauge shotgun. .223 or .243 would be more effective at longer ranges.
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