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Re: Best coyote caliber? [Re: MB+550trapper] #6443787 01/29/19 12:23 AM 01/29/19 12:23 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 982 Western Colorado C coloradocat trapper
coloradocat trapper C Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 982 Western Colorado	I have about convinced myself to build a .22 Creeedmore. Colorado Search and Rescue- Interfering with natural selection since 1976

Re: Best coyote caliber? [Re: MB+550trapper] #6443808 01/29/19 01:34 AM 01/29/19 01:34 AM
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 123 NE S sandhillscoyotes trapper
sandhillscoyotes trapper S Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 123 NE	After fighting with my 22 250 for three seasons i bought a 223 and shoot 55gr soft points quarter size exits and drops em . Sold the 250 and bought more traps they will catch more fur in one season than i would see to shoot at in ten seasons anyway

Re: Best coyote caliber? [Re: MB+550trapper] #6443812 01/29/19 01:52 AM 01/29/19 01:52 AM
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 234 Nebraska T Trappercass trapper
Trappercass trapper T Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 234 Nebraska	I switched from the 22-250 to the 204 a couple years ago, and after carrying it around for quite awhile I put it away and have gone back to the 22-250. That being said most all the listed calibers are capable of tearing up fur depending on the shot that was made

Re: Best coyote caliber? [Re: MB+550trapper] #6443886 01/29/19 07:46 AM 01/29/19 07:46 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 9,026 Magna, Utah G GritGuy trapper
GritGuy trapper G Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 9,026 Magna, Utah	I can't stop using my 204, all calibers will do damage, but I've yet to see the same from my 204 as I had with my 22-250's, shoot solids and them dogs just flip over, yea sometimes ya get a sew job, but nothing near what them larger 22's do. I was even shooting solids in them before I won my 204, as the frangibles were just to explosive. I also will pick my shot when ever possible, you do most of the time have that when calling here. I can't imagine going back to my 22-250's ! Sorry if my opinions or replies offend you, they are not meant to !

Re: Best coyote caliber? [Re: MB+550trapper] #6443906 01/29/19 08:07 AM 01/29/19 08:07 AM
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 8,592 western mn B bucksnbears trapper
bucksnbears trapper B Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 8,592 western mn	The bullets used in any small caliber are what's important. Coyotes can take a lot to kill with the wrong bullet. Vmax and such bullets are made for VARMINTS, coyotes ain't varmints! A .204 shooting 35 Berger bullets is the cat's ... swampgas chili and schmidt beer makes for a deadly combo You have to remember that 1 out of 3 Democratic Voters is just as dumb as the other two.

Re: Best coyote caliber? [Re: bucksnbears] #6443911 01/29/19 08:14 AM 01/29/19 08:14 AM
Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 7,225 perry co.Pa wetdog trapper
wetdog trapper Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 7,225 perry co.Pa	Originally Posted by bucksnbears The bullets used in any small caliber are what's important. Coyotes can take a lot to kill with the wrong bullet. Vmax and such bullets are made for VARMINTS, coyotes ain't varmints! A .204 shooting 35 Berger bullets is the cat's ... This Soft pretzel's for round 3

Re: Best coyote caliber? [Re: MB+550trapper] #6443921 01/29/19 08:22 AM 01/29/19 08:22 AM
Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 74 MISSOURI M MB+550trapper OP trapper
MB+550trapper OP trapper M Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 74 MISSOURI	I think im gonna go with the .204, seems like the best round. But what kind of scope would be best, what power, what brand, and i don't want to spend over $500.

Re: Best coyote caliber? [Re: MB+550trapper] #6443925 01/29/19 08:23 AM 01/29/19 08:23 AM
Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 7,225 perry co.Pa wetdog trapper
wetdog trapper Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 7,225 perry co.Pa	I don't have that many pretzel's

Re: Best coyote caliber? [Re: wetdog] #6443942 01/29/19 08:40 AM 01/29/19 08:40 AM
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 8,592 western mn B bucksnbears trapper
bucksnbears trapper B Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 8,592 western mn	Originally Posted by wetdog I don't have that many pretzel's Lol. Yeah, that topic can go many pages. A .204 is a 300 yard round. No need for a high magnification scope. A 3 x9 will do fine. For your budget, a tried n true Leupold VX2. Many decent scopes can be had for under 500.00 swampgas chili and schmidt beer makes for a deadly combo You have to remember that 1 out of 3 Democratic Voters is just as dumb as the other two.

Re: Best coyote caliber? [Re: MB+550trapper] #6443947 01/29/19 08:42 AM 01/29/19 08:42 AM
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 5,912 michigan,USA S seniortrap trapper
seniortrap trapper S Joined: May 2012 Posts: 5,912 michigan,USA	This is a long unsettled show! Where's the answer man HAL? Vietnam--1967 46th. Const./Combat Engineers "Chaotic action is preferable to orderly inaction." "After the first shot, all plans go out the window!"

Re: Best coyote caliber? [Re: MB+550trapper] #6443968 01/29/19 08:56 AM 01/29/19 08:56 AM
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 8,592 western mn B bucksnbears trapper
bucksnbears trapper B Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 8,592 western mn	No... Please! swampgas chili and schmidt beer makes for a deadly combo You have to remember that 1 out of 3 Democratic Voters is just as dumb as the other two.

Re: Best coyote caliber? [Re: bucksnbears] #6443994 01/29/19 09:23 AM 01/29/19 09:23 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 18,087 N.W. Iowa T Tactical.20 trapper
Tactical.20 trapper T Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 18,087 N.W. Iowa	Originally Posted by bucksnbears The bullets used in any small caliber are what's important. Coyotes can take a lot to kill with the wrong bullet. Vmax and such bullets are made for VARMINTS, coyotes ain't varmints! A .204 shooting 35 Berger bullets is the cat's ... Good advise

Re: Best coyote caliber? [Re: MB+550trapper] #6444029 01/29/19 10:03 AM 01/29/19 10:03 AM
Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 74 MISSOURI M MB+550trapper OP trapper
MB+550trapper OP trapper M Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 74 MISSOURI	Has anyone used the Vortex Viper?

Re: Best coyote caliber? [Re: MB+550trapper] #6444041 01/29/19 10:11 AM 01/29/19 10:11 AM
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 8,592 western mn B bucksnbears trapper
bucksnbears trapper B Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 8,592 western mn	Originally Posted by MB+550trapper Has anyone used the Vortex Viper? Yep, very good scope. swampgas chili and schmidt beer makes for a deadly combo You have to remember that 1 out of 3 Democratic Voters is just as dumb as the other two.

Re: Best coyote caliber? [Re: bucksnbears] #6444141 01/29/19 11:35 AM 01/29/19 11:35 AM
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goldy trapper G Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 7,321 minnesota	Originally Posted by bucksnbears Originally Posted by wetdog I don't have that many pretzel's Lol. Yeah, that topic can go many pages. A .204 is a 300 yard round. No need for a high magnification scope. A 3 x9 will do fine. For your budget, a tried n true Leupold VX2. Many decent scopes can be had for under 500.00 You and I sure do agree a lot. I have two 3-9 VX2's, had them for years, and have had no trouble with either. "They that can give up essential liberty to gain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty or safety" Ben Franklin talking about guns

Re: Best coyote caliber? [Re: MB+550trapper] #6444267 01/29/19 01:40 PM 01/29/19 01:40 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 666 VA coolbrze trapper
coolbrze trapper Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 666 VA	Been wanting to build a .204 Ruger AR for predator hunting myself. I'm shooting .223 AR right now & it's nice, just want something else

Re: Best coyote caliber? [Re: GritGuy] #6444279 01/29/19 01:59 PM 01/29/19 01:59 PM
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Aaron Proffitt trapper Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 7,821 OK	Originally Posted by GritGuy I have two 22-250's that I'll probably never shoot a dog with any more after I got a 204, best new caliber I've ever used on a coyote. I have a host of other coyote calibers as well, I'll be giving them to the family when I pass, but that 204 will be about wore out by then !! Everyone has a best, it's like a trap which is better, well the caught paw don't know any different, neither does a shot dog, but the user does. .204 Ruger for sure. Love the .17 but ammo can be hard to find. Honor a Soldier. Be the kind of American worth fighting for.

Re: Best coyote caliber? [Re: MB+550trapper] #6444288 01/29/19 02:12 PM 01/29/19 02:12 PM
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 3,026 ohio T tomahawker trapper
tomahawker trapper T Joined: May 2009 Posts: 3,026 ohio	30/06 all the way 220 grainers. Being a lefty, I’m naturally deadly accurate out to about half a mile, freehand. I just put one over the top of the muzzle close to the eyes. Lays em out flat. I’m gettin a lil older now, may have to get a scope put on ole KillAll soon, any recommendations? www.tomahawkoutdoors.com

Re: Best coyote caliber? [Re: MB+550trapper] #6444327 01/29/19 03:00 PM 01/29/19 03:00 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,105 Iowa ~ADC~ The Count
~ADC~ The Count Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,105 Iowa	Originally Posted by MB+550trapper I think im gonna go with the .204, seems like the best round. But what kind of scope would be best, what power, what brand, and i don't want to spend over $500. Get the right bullets! Vortex on the scope, Leupold quality at 3/4 the cost. https://www.opticsplanet.com/vortex-riflescopes-dbk-m-03p.html?_iv_code=VX-RS-D300-DBK-03-BDC - all you need for a .204 www.iowatrappertalk.com ADC's Baits Click Here <--

Re: Best coyote caliber? [Re: MB+550trapper] #6444338 01/29/19 03:17 PM 01/29/19 03:17 PM
Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 7,225 perry co.Pa wetdog trapper
wetdog trapper Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 7,225 perry co.Pa	What's the best light/scope combo for night hunting And I am right handed but left eye dominant It has to be a good setup because I like to shoot them when they exhale And keep it under 600$

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