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Who uses a 22 magnum for coyote hunting? #6589386
08/06/19 07:13 PM
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I think I want to get one for coyote hunting, opinions?


Trapping is easy you say? You try getting your target animal to step in a 3 inch area of its whole territory.
Re: Who uses a 22 magnum for coyote hunting? [Re: BullOx] #6589392
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A 22 mag will kill a coyote under certain circumstances,but not the best choice.Go with a centerfire.
Even on our big northern foxes you need a well placed shot or you will lose some.
I have harvested quite a few fox in winter with the 22mag by squeeking them out but never took a shot over 50 yards.

Last edited by Boco; 08/06/19 07:18 PM.

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Re: Who uses a 22 magnum for coyote hunting? [Re: BullOx] #6589397
08/06/19 07:20 PM
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Get a .223 they have some good ones that are cheap lots of ammo options.


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Re: Who uses a 22 magnum for coyote hunting? [Re: BullOx] #6589403
08/06/19 07:31 PM
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I wouldn't use it for coyotes but its a great deer gun.

Re: Who uses a 22 magnum for coyote hunting? [Re: BullOx] #6589407
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i used one for a period of time at night. at that time our night option was shotgun or rimfire. it will work but i wouldnt call it great---in fact about mid way thru the 2nd season i switched to shotgun and kept that set up for a real long time. any reason you are considering it versus something else?

Re: Who uses a 22 magnum for coyote hunting? [Re: Law Dog] #6589409
08/06/19 07:37 PM
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I have a 22 mag, never shot a coyote yet, but have no doubt at 50 to 75 yards with a 50 gra in hollow point dead coyote. Check out some of the u tube videos some shots around 125 yards.

Re: Who uses a 22 magnum for coyote hunting? [Re: BullOx] #6589433
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I've seen coyotes shot with a 22 mag. It can be done but that doesn't make it a good idea.

Re: Who uses a 22 magnum for coyote hunting? [Re: BullOx] #6589441
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...a 22mag has taken every big and small game animal in North America at some time or another lol


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Re: Who uses a 22 magnum for coyote hunting? [Re: BullOx] #6589443
08/06/19 08:34 PM
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like using a finishing hammer for framing a house. I know there was a woman in Montana that killed a grizzly bear with one but not the best choice unless the shot is perfect you will loose your coyote. I have shot them with 22-250 and 223 and lost some and trailed a bunch due to a bad shot. Get a center fire think 22-250, 223, 240 25-06 unless your sitting in a tree stand and shooting 50 yards or less it 22 mag is a bad choice.

Re: Who uses a 22 magnum for coyote hunting? [Re: BullOx] #6589462
08/06/19 09:14 PM
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Savage .223 with a scope $300 @ Cabela's this weekend.


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Re: Who uses a 22 magnum for coyote hunting? [Re: BullOx] #6589475
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Killed a lot with my .22 mag over the years.


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Re: Who uses a 22 magnum for coyote hunting? [Re: BullOx] #6589485
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With a heavy 40-. 50 grain bullet at close range, no problem

Stay away from light ( varmint) bullets.


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Re: Who uses a 22 magnum for coyote hunting? [Re: BullOx] #6589494
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I carry one all the time, Iwould recommend using Winchester FMJ so you can get as much punch as possible. We use to use one to butcher beef, federal, and hornady would get stopped on the skull the FMJ would penetrate decent till they didn’t, I think they changed powder or something didnt pack as much of a punch, now a 44 mag with soft nose puts them down pretty quick.

Re: Who uses a 22 magnum for coyote hunting? [Re: BullOx] #6589549
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The problem with using a 22 magnum on a coyote is the importance of proper shot placement to dump it right there.
Coyotes, in my experience, do not often give you enough time to get into proper shooting form to make that precise shot before they move off.
Its hard enough to shoot them with a centerfire. They seem to be able to hear when you have 2 1/2 pounds of pressure exerted on a 3 pound trigger, and move off on me. smile
Deer? 22 magnum all day long. They are stupid and hold still for you.

Re: Who uses a 22 magnum for coyote hunting? [Re: BullOx] #6589552
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I have been calling with a 22 cheetah custom remington lately. Sure has been treating me fine. It dumps em.


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Re: Who uses a 22 magnum for coyote hunting? [Re: BullOx] #6589577
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Boy there was a time when my father's old .22 mag dropped just about everything I wanted it to. Saw him shoot plenty of coyotes growing up with it. I wouldn't make it my first choice at all anymore. Makes one of the better coon guns I've had my hands on.


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Re: Who uses a 22 magnum for coyote hunting? [Re: BullOx] #6589654
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With a .22 mag you have better suppressor options

I been wanting one. CZ has a semi. The 512 I think it is. $500.

But like said above you can get a Savage or Ruger American coyote chambered rifle for $300.

Re: Who uses a 22 magnum for coyote hunting? [Re: BullOx] #6589658
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Have been wanting a CZ 22mag semiautomatic. A buddy just bought one after we had talked about it last year at camp. I shot it and it was extremely accurate and handled easily and take down to clean was easy. I just ordered one.


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Re: Who uses a 22 magnum for coyote hunting? [Re: BullOx] #6589661
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Another vote for. 223, have a Ruger Hawkeye
I have used a ,22 mag once, and it required 2 follow up shots.
First shot was at around 70 yards, using 50 grain HP

Re: Who uses a 22 magnum for coyote hunting? [Re: BullOx] #6589662
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I have a 22 hornet that is a dandy fox gun. I have taken coyotes with it but have watched more of them run off, not taking the shot, because of its limited range and the need to head or heart a coyote. A shot through the lungs will kill one yes, but they are tough. If it runs 400 yards are you going to recover it? Maybe sometimes. If you only shoot when your sure you will punch a hole in its heart or its brain it will work. Just be sure you have the resolve to not shoot if your not sure. However far you can reliably hit the BOTTOM of a pop can is your range.


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