No Profanity *** No Flaming *** No Advertising *** No Anti Trappers ***NO POLITICS
No Non-Target Catches *** No Links to Anti-trapping Sites *** No Avoiding Profanity Filter


Home~Trap Talk~ADC Forum~Trap Shed~Wilderness Trapping~International Trappers~Fur Handling

Auction Forum~Trapper Tips~Links~Gallery~Basic Sets~Convention Calendar~Chat~ Trap Collecting Forum

Trapper's Humor~Strictly Trapping~Fur Buyers Directory~Mugshots~Fur Sale Directory~Wildcrafting~The Pen and Quill

Trapper's Tales~Words From The Past~Legends~Archives~Kids Forum~Lure Formulators Forum~ Fermenter's Forum


~~~ Dobbins' Products Catalog ~~~


Minnesota Trapline Products
Please support our sponsor for the Trappers Talk Page - Minnesota Trapline Products


Print Thread
Hop To
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3
Coon calling gun & ammo? #6661507
11/09/19 10:20 PM
11/09/19 10:20 PM
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 16,261
Iowa
~ADC~ Offline OP
The Count
~ADC~  Offline OP
The Count

Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 16,261
Iowa
Just curious what you guys are shooting called coons with? Gun and ammo.

Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6661515
11/09/19 10:25 PM
11/09/19 10:25 PM
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 873
west virginia
W
wvmntnhick Offline
trapper
wvmntnhick  Offline
trapper
W

Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 873
west virginia
Anything in your possession is fine. 22 Mag works well if you don’t mind a hole. Shotgun is awesome if they charge in. 22 works just fine. Tim Wells uses a bow. Just use whatcha want.


I keep desperately hoping that one day someone will call me "Sir" without adding "please calm down" or "you're causing a scene."
Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6661528
11/09/19 10:34 PM
11/09/19 10:34 PM
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,076
SE Nebraska
T
trapperne Offline
trapper
trapperne  Offline
trapper
T

Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,076
SE Nebraska
Jayme the best gun I have used and after buying 1000’s is hands down the 17 hmr.


Follow me on Facebook @ Lincoln Fur
Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: trapperne] #6661532
11/09/19 10:36 PM
11/09/19 10:36 PM
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 16,261
Iowa
~ADC~ Offline OP
The Count
~ADC~  Offline OP
The Count

Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 16,261
Iowa
Bolt, Semi Auto, what ammo???

Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6661533
11/09/19 10:36 PM
11/09/19 10:36 PM
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 16,951
OH
Catch22 Offline
trapper
Catch22  Offline
trapper

Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 16,951
OH
We plan on one of us with a .22 semi and the other a 20ga pump.


I wonder if tap dancers walk into a room, look at the floor, and think, I'd tap that. I wonder about things.....
Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6661541
11/09/19 10:41 PM
11/09/19 10:41 PM
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,076
SE Nebraska
T
trapperne Offline
trapper
trapperne  Offline
trapper
T

Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,076
SE Nebraska
I’d have always shot honrnaday vmax


Follow me on Facebook @ Lincoln Fur
Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6661545
11/09/19 10:42 PM
11/09/19 10:42 PM
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,076
SE Nebraska
T
trapperne Offline
trapper
trapperne  Offline
trapper
T

Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,076
SE Nebraska
If you shoot a coon with shotgun it goes from near worthless to completely worthless


Follow me on Facebook @ Lincoln Fur
Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6661556
11/09/19 10:51 PM
11/09/19 10:51 PM
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 4,738
carolina, Alabama
The Possum Man Offline
trapper
The Possum Man  Offline
trapper

Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 4,738
carolina, Alabama
17hmr is my absolute favorite small critter rifle. I use the hornady 17gr bullet i think its a vmax. Either way its a ballistic tip type bullet. I have also used the federal premium ammo in the same bullet. I doubt you would get an exit, I rarely do on anything the bullet comes apart real quick but it surely puts all that energy straight into the target. Usually a one shot deal. I shoot squirrel to coyote size stuff with it. I have a marlin bolt action. 917v if i recall. Get 1" groups at 100 with it. Took a badger at 175yds with it in kansas. I got to drop it off at the gunsmith to get the barrel threaded so i can use my suppressor on it. It is definitely one of my most favorite rifles.


"If you're gonna be stupid you better be tough"
Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6661573
11/09/19 11:10 PM
11/09/19 11:10 PM
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 16,261
Iowa
~ADC~ Offline OP
The Count
~ADC~  Offline OP
The Count

Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 16,261
Iowa
What if you were buying a gun and ammo specifically for calling raccoons what would be your choice and why?

Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6661575
11/09/19 11:13 PM
11/09/19 11:13 PM
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 10,726
SW Georgia
W
Wanna Be Offline
trapper
Wanna Be  Offline
trapper
W

Joined: May 2018
Posts: 10,726
SW Georgia
12 or 20ga with high brass #6’s.
Why? Because it kills

Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6661577
11/09/19 11:21 PM
11/09/19 11:21 PM
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,076
SE Nebraska
T
trapperne Offline
trapper
trapperne  Offline
trapper
T

Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,076
SE Nebraska
I second eveytjing possum man said, I have a laser on mine I don’t even try for head shots just get it into body mass and they are done with little more then a pin hole. I have skinned 1000’s shot with a 22 mag and
The damage is terrible, lots of holes and ricocheted damge.


Follow me on Facebook @ Lincoln Fur
Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6661582
11/09/19 11:27 PM
11/09/19 11:27 PM
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 4,517
Nebraska
Trapset Offline
trapper
Trapset  Offline
trapper

Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 4,517
Nebraska
There may be something better out there now, but 25 years ago I did a lot of testing with 22 lr and 22 wmr. After several seasons the 22 wmr in Winchester 40 gr FMJ's won out over all others available to me at the time. Gun of choice was, and is, an H&R Model 700 Semi auto. They came standard with 5 round detachable mag but you could special order 10 round mags. I lost one 700 to theft and replaced it over 20 years ago with a near new one that is now very worn, but still a shooter. A few years ago I got another 700 that is in much better shape, I plan on setting it up for Coyotes but havent gotten around to it.

In the .22lr's the best combo for our kind of float calling was a 10/22 with two factory magazines JB welded bottom to bottom. CCI Stingers were the load of choice.

Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6661586
11/09/19 11:32 PM
11/09/19 11:32 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,476
Central IA
TRapper Offline
trapper
TRapper  Offline
trapper

Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,476
Central IA
I use a .17 hmr in a 20 grain bullet...more "whomp" and is like a jacketed hollow point. Had a few coon not go down right with the polymer tips. Gun is a Savage accutrigger with bull barrel. Bullet leaves barrel at about 3100 fps

Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6661605
11/10/19 12:47 AM
11/10/19 12:47 AM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 157
moravia newyork
bowslinger Offline
trapper
bowslinger  Offline
trapper

Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 157
moravia newyork
22 mag Winchester super x 40gr hollowpoint savage bolt action

Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: trapperne] #6661615
11/10/19 04:30 AM
11/10/19 04:30 AM
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 873
west virginia
W
wvmntnhick Offline
trapper
wvmntnhick  Offline
trapper
W

Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 873
west virginia
Well, when they’re only worth $3 to begin with here, I’ll take my chances. It’s more for turkey preservation at this point.


I keep desperately hoping that one day someone will call me "Sir" without adding "please calm down" or "you're causing a scene."
Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6661616
11/10/19 04:37 AM
11/10/19 04:37 AM
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 873
west virginia
W
wvmntnhick Offline
trapper
wvmntnhick  Offline
trapper
W

Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 873
west virginia
Seems the 17 seems to be getting plenty of attention. If I’m calling coons and using a 17 hmr, I’d be carrying the savage A17 and dumping multiple rounds into it if it chose not to go down. I’ve had them take a center mass shot with the 17 and nearly shrug it off. If I’m trapping, that’s a time for trying to salvage a pelt. If I’m hunting them by calling, it’s just removal. My thoughts though.


I keep desperately hoping that one day someone will call me "Sir" without adding "please calm down" or "you're causing a scene."
Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6661647
11/10/19 06:43 AM
11/10/19 06:43 AM
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 8,312
Firth, Nebraska
jabNE Offline
trapper
jabNE  Offline
trapper

Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 8,312
Firth, Nebraska
My .22 mag is a great first shot gun but the bolt action isnt fast enough.for second or third shots on coon that hit the ground and run. I have a marlin midget magnum with a 4x scope on it, very accurate gun.

But I do love my 10/22 ruger for coon hunting. A tree with multiple coon is where it really shines (pardon the pun) and its fast enough for a second or third shot if necessary on downed coon. It's also a heck of a lot quieter than my .22 mag and ammo is way cheaper too. I like hollow points in .22 for coon. I have a red dot scope on my 10/22. The 10/22 cycles high velocity ammo well too, a big bonus. My .22 mag can get finicky with the second round and bolt action...and it's no fun to fidget with a jammed round in the dark with you flashlight and a wounded coon coming down the tree. If you are standing near the tree or old barn..guess what their instinct is...run up the tallest nearby thing for their safety, and that could be you looking like a tree stump to a disoriented coon.

Get a good dependable model gun, semi auto with great cycling action for coon hunting.

Jim

Last edited by jabNE; 11/10/19 06:49 AM.

Money cannot buy you happiness, but it can buy you a trapping license and that's pretty close.
Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6661728
11/10/19 08:55 AM
11/10/19 08:55 AM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,444
Wisconsin
Muskrat Offline
trapper
Muskrat  Offline
trapper

Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,444
Wisconsin
.22 mag with scope CCI mag hollow points head shots only

Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6661771
11/10/19 10:21 AM
11/10/19 10:21 AM
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 3,292
Ontario, Canada
S
slydogx Offline
trapper
slydogx  Offline
trapper
S

Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 3,292
Ontario, Canada
I bought a Savage 64 .22LR specifically because of price. I have found the quality to be good and the gun is accurate and cycles reliably with cheap federal ammo. Haven't got out calling with it yet but I am confident it will work well.


Just happy to be here.
Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6661795
11/10/19 11:13 AM
11/10/19 11:13 AM
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 7,142
Wisconsin
M
Moosetrot Offline
trapper
Moosetrot  Offline
trapper
M

Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 7,142
Wisconsin
Watching this thread.

Moosetrot

Page 1 of 3 1 2 3
Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread