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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5403499
02/06/16 01:09 AM
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long range shooting isn't by any means hard, just takes a bit of practice with a well set up rifle, I was as good as I will ever be in 2008, I shot 3 rounds per week, but nothing got too far away that I couldn't hit.
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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5403504
02/06/16 01:16 AM
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Hey big fella...It is going to be just a tad windy up in that part of the state. If you get one of those 17's you might look like Angelina Jole curving bullets.
Lots of good advice on here but I would listen to Allan and the other Montana guys. They live there and they know what it takes. I personally shoot a 223 or a 243. I have killed loads of but sniffers out past 400 with both but if it is windy the 223 stays home and the 243 with a 90gr FMJ is in the truck. If those butt sniffers start messing with the calves in the spring both of them stay in the truck and the trust rusty 270 comes out. Any hit is a good hit with a 130gr on a calf killer.


I can't believe that cop put me in the back seat when I clearly called shotgun.
Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5403511
02/06/16 01:24 AM
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A real good caller I knew in Wy, and this guy could shoot, started shooting a 17 Rem and loved it the first 10-15 coyotes, then he missed one like 3 times at a 100 yards.....while snowing.....he took it out on his bench the next time it was snowing and said it shot about 5 gallon bucket groups in the snow......


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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5403529
02/06/16 01:55 AM
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1x8 twist 75-77 bthp match rounds 223. 18" barrel. Reach out an touch. Anything bigger will blow up your yote.


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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: Snowpa] #5403655
02/06/16 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted By: Snowpa
Anyone know if you can buy ..204 brass and what it goes for?

.204 brass is not available now unless you get the Hornady brand and its a bit too much $$


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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5403693
02/06/16 09:47 AM
02/06/16 09:47 AM
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Why shoot them ???

Set leg holds and snares !!!

Oh, yes I forgot, you moved to the land of tree hungers smile

Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5403713
02/06/16 10:08 AM
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Big Marine like you should just throw rocks and kill them at that range! Probably too much damage though... When I was living out west way back, I had a 22-250 and a 243. I liked them both but eventually sold the 22-250. At the long ranges I thought they had a little advantage over the smaller calibers some of my friends carried. I do agree with others that the type of bullet makes a huge difference. Today there are many good ones to choose from and whatever rifle you choose, experiment with the ammo until you find what it likes best. A great scope will make a world of difference too. Being a rich CWO you should just buy one each of the above mentioned... lol Good luck with your choice!

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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: Rich Kaspar] #5403740
02/06/16 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted By: Rich Kaspar
.remember a broadside coyote chest is about 8" max, so figure out there 6-700, you 4" low, or 4" high usually is a miss........ im betting based on a 8" chest cav coyote, might have a tough time on some 600 yard coyotes ....
I measured some coyote carcasses. Kill zone is only 4 1/2" - 5" high on a broadside coyote. 3 1/2" - 4" wide head on. All that fluff makes them look a lot bigger than they are.

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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5403748
02/06/16 10:41 AM
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Now also keep in mind that the augusta area now has a good population of wolves as you move toward the front. Was shed hunting probably 10-15 mi from augusta, south of Gibson reservoir, and I saw lots of wolf tracks. Son ran into one about 75 yards out a week later. Love this area.


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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5404007
02/06/16 02:36 PM
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22-250 preferably in left hand gets my vote ..lol . Using hornady 52 grAmax bullets not loaded overly hot , pinhole entrances and rarely an exit .

Re: Coyote shooters [Re: 330-Trapper] #5404022
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Originally Posted By: 330-Trapper
...gone are the days when the challenge of the Hunt was to bring the animal in.

the .204 is fine


I hear you! lol I have a .222 remington, and a .22-250. But I usually take my .22 LR when I go calling. I like the challenge. wink

Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5404024
02/06/16 02:53 PM
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22-250 is fast.


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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5404037
02/06/16 03:15 PM
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Devil Dog- I use a 223 Hornady Superformance 53gr Vmax.

They are dead dogs walking!!
Nay NOT help.... But you can't beat this set up. I got my furthest woodchuck at 650 with this...

Re: Coyote shooters [Re: Rich Kaspar] #5404079
02/06/16 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted By: Rich Kaspar
A real good caller I knew in Wy, and this guy could shoot, started shooting a 17 Rem and loved it the first 10-15 coyotes, then he missed one like 3 times at a 100 yards.....while snowing.....he took it out on his bench the next time it was snowing and said it shot about 5 gallon bucket groups in the snow......


Ridiculous


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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: bucksnbears] #5404086
02/06/16 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted By: bucksnbears
Originally Posted By: Snowpa
Anyone know if you can buy ..204 brass and what it goes for?

.204 brass is not available now unless you get the Hornady brand and its a bit too much $$



That's what it seems to me too,But these guys say you can get it!


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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5404091
02/06/16 04:09 PM
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Bet he had a bad scope, those 17's don't burn out that fast !!


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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: panhead501] #5404098
02/06/16 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted By: panhead501
Big Marine like you should just throw rocks and kill them at that range! Probably too much damage though... When I was living out west way back, I had a 22-250 and a 243. I liked them both but eventually sold the 22-250. At the long ranges I thought they had a little advantage over the smaller calibers some of my friends carried. I do agree with others that the type of bullet makes a huge difference. Today there are many good ones to choose from and whatever rifle you choose, experiment with the ammo until you find what it likes best. A great scope will make a world of difference too. Being a rich CWO you should just buy one each of the above mentioned... lol Good luck with your choice!
Lol. I'm rolling in money, brother. Might go buy me a whole gun shop. Lol. I figured after nearly 25 years of service I'd deserve a new gun so I'm saving now. These kids are eating my paycheck.


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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: .204] #5404100
02/06/16 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted By: jwill
Now also keep in mind that the augusta area now has a good population of wolves as you move toward the front. Was shed hunting probably 10-15 mi from augusta, south of Gibson reservoir, and I saw lots of wolf tracks. Son ran into one about 75 yards out a week later. Love this area.
will, it doesn't get much nicer in my opinion but I've never been to Wyoming. I'm sure your area is about.as nice...


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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5404101
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Next snowstorm we get I'm going to shoot a few rounds through my .17, I'm doubting that very much too..


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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5404102
02/06/16 04:21 PM
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Montana
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I almost feel guilty not hijacking my own post.

Will a duke 1.5 kill out to 400yds? Lol.


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