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 2 of 3 1 2 3
Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: Moosetrot] #6661834
11/10/19 12:10 PM
11/10/19 12:10 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,444
Wisconsin
Muskrat Offline
trapper
Muskrat  Offline
trapper

Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,444
Wisconsin
Originally Posted by Moosetrot
Watching this thread.

Moosetrot


With or without thong?

Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6661869
11/10/19 01:20 PM
11/10/19 01:20 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,239
NW Missouri
bob56 Offline
trapper
bob56  Offline
trapper

Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,239
NW Missouri
Tried the 17HMR with 25gr game point and found I was loosing to many, hit hard, dropped out of the tree, only to have them take off after hitting the ground and not recovered. Switched to the 22mag using jhp and cut down on my run offs. I use a CZ512 auto, for fast follow up shots as well as when several pop out at the same time from different holes. I did try some of the 30-33gr loads, but they tended to leave bigger holes on the exits.


“A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.”
- Thomas Jefferson

Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6661878
11/10/19 01:37 PM
11/10/19 01:37 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 363
kansas city
K
kctrapper Offline
trapper
kctrapper  Offline
trapper
K

Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 363
kansas city
I use a Henry lever action 22 mag. The 22mag helps when you have to take a body shot. The pause button on your remote can help you get better shots.

Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6661903
11/10/19 02:18 PM
11/10/19 02:18 PM
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,947
South metro, MN
C
Calvin Offline
trapper
Calvin  Offline
trapper
C

Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,947
South metro, MN
You guys who use the .22 mag getting exit holes? I assume HPs, but those exit?

I've always used my .22LR with the Winchester 40GR HPs. I've not had an issue with those personally...but many areas I can't use anything stronger than the .22 LR either.

Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6661919
11/10/19 02:38 PM
11/10/19 02:38 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 23,797
Wisconsin
T
The Beav Offline
trapper
The Beav  Offline
trapper
T

Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 23,797
Wisconsin
410 at close range with a load of 4s.


The forum Know It All according to Muskrat
Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6661950
11/10/19 03:17 PM
11/10/19 03:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,190
Kentucky
A
Abu65 Offline
trapper
Abu65  Offline
trapper
A

Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,190
Kentucky
We shot them with a 22 long rifle and a 12 guage with copper plated lead BB's out of a full choke.


It is what it is.
Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: Calvin] #6662000
11/10/19 04:56 PM
11/10/19 04:56 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,444
Wisconsin
Muskrat Offline
trapper
Muskrat  Offline
trapper

Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,444
Wisconsin
Originally Posted by Calvin
You guys who use the .22 mag getting exit holes? I assume HPs, but those exit?

I've always used my .22LR with the Winchester 40GR HPs. I've not had an issue with those personally...but many areas I can't use anything stronger than the .22 LR either.


Like I said, head shots only. CCI mag hollow points. If your scope is right on and you've got a steady aim, you should have brain grooves on all your coon. No body shots, ever.

Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6662089
11/10/19 07:48 PM
11/10/19 07:48 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
I'm asking about coon calling, not just shooting a coon out of a tree. If they come running out sometimes up to 7-8 at a time and moving fast?

Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6662109
11/10/19 08:08 PM
11/10/19 08:08 PM
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 16,951
OH
Catch22 Offline
trapper
Catch22  Offline
trapper

Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 16,951
OH
That's why ya need a buddy so they don't attack your caller lol.


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~] #6662112
11/10/19 08:10 PM
11/10/19 08:10 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
Maybe a savage A17 with a reddot or a semi 12g with extended mag tube if you arent skinning them.


"If you're gonna be stupid you better be tough"
Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6662119
11/10/19 08:13 PM
11/10/19 08:13 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,444
Wisconsin
Muskrat Offline
trapper
Muskrat  Offline
trapper

Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,444
Wisconsin
Originally Posted by ~ADC~
I'm asking about coon calling, not just shooting a coon out of a tree. If they come running out sometimes up to 7-8 at a time and moving fast?


If you hunt out of a boat, they tend to tree or swim for the boat, though there is always an occasional exception. Either way, head shots guaranteed. I wouldn't waste my time walking/calling through the woods.

Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6662132
11/10/19 08:19 PM
11/10/19 08:19 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 706
MO
N
NEMOparttimer Offline
trapper
NEMOparttimer  Offline
trapper
N

Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 706
MO
I use 22mag semi. I like the 40g hp and the 50g federals. I also use a 20ga with #3 buckshot.

Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: bob56] #6662345
11/10/19 10:54 PM
11/10/19 10:54 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,476
Central IA
TRapper Offline
trapper
TRapper  Offline
trapper

Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,476
Central IA
Originally Posted by bob56
Tried the 17HMR with 25gr game point and found I was loosing to many, hit hard, dropped out of the tree, only to have them take off after hitting the ground and not recovered. Switched to the 22mag using jhp and cut down on my run offs. I use a CZ512 auto, for fast follow up shots as well as when several pop out at the same time from different holes. I did try some of the 30-33gr loads, but they tended to leave bigger holes on the exits.

My experience is different than yours...but I also have it dialed in where I am shooting pennies at 40 yards meaning my shot placement is almost always in that kill zone on the head or in the heart. I rarely have one take off on me

Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6662367
11/10/19 11:37 PM
11/10/19 11:37 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 363
kansas city
K
kctrapper Offline
trapper
kctrapper  Offline
trapper
K

Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 363
kansas city
Originally Posted by ~ADC~
I'm asking about coon calling, not just shooting a coon out of a tree. If they come running out sometimes up to 7-8 at a time and moving fast?


I’m waiting for the day when I have 7 or 8 Coons come out of a tree. Six is the most I’ve seen in one tree.

Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: kctrapper] #6662593
11/11/19 10:38 AM
11/11/19 10:38 AM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,444
Wisconsin
Muskrat Offline
trapper
Muskrat  Offline
trapper

Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,444
Wisconsin
Originally Posted by kctrapper
Originally Posted by ~ADC~
I'm asking about coon calling, not just shooting a coon out of a tree. If they come running out sometimes up to 7-8 at a time and moving fast?


I’m waiting for the day when I have 7 or 8 Coons come out of a tree. Six is the most I’ve seen in one tree.


One 'coon in the tree = a single

Two 'coon in the tree = a double

Three 'coon in the tree = a triple

Any more than three = a Christmas tree

Best night of 'coon calling was 29 'coon. We gave up early.

Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6662603
11/11/19 10:44 AM
11/11/19 10:44 AM
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 569
Nebraska
B
Bobcat77 Offline
trapper
Bobcat77  Offline
trapper
B

Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 569
Nebraska
Magnum Research 22 mag.

With Mag Research you have to use 40 grain or larger bullets, I just pretty much buy whatever as long as it is over 40 grain.

Corey

Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6662733
11/11/19 01:23 PM
11/11/19 01:23 PM
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 378
Columbus, Kansas
S
schu Offline
trapper
schu  Offline
trapper
S

Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 378
Columbus, Kansas
Ruger 10/22 mag or savage 17 auto. Beretta 390 #4 buck. Never seen 7 or 8 come out of a tree at one time
So don't have a suggestion on that one. Hornady v-max in both mag and hmr

Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6662745
11/11/19 01:36 PM
11/11/19 01:36 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
I have been using mainly a semiauto 22 mag with CCI HP ammo and a A17 with 17gr. Hornadys. I wondered about some 2 3/4 #4 buck in 12ga. I have a bunch I got real cheap. I may shoot a few and see how many pellets actually hit em.

I've had as many as 6 out of one tree but as many as 10 out of three trees in the same set.

Re: Coon calling gun & ammo? [Re: ~ADC~] #6662760
11/11/19 01:55 PM
11/11/19 01:55 PM
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 8,313
Firth, Nebraska
jabNE Offline
trapper
jabNE  Offline
trapper

Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 8,313
Firth, Nebraska
The joke at my buyer was he could always tell spotlighted coon by the bullet hole through the coons forearm. They put their little arm up to try to block the bright light. grin
Jim


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~] #6662789
11/11/19 02:27 PM
11/11/19 02:27 PM
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 123
NE
S
sandhillscoyotes Offline
trapper
sandhillscoyotes  Offline
trapper
S

Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 123
NE
I use a savage 93 22mag with 30 Gr v max for the lookers that wont come out of the tree 50 to 100 yards which is most of these coon and closer a marlin semi auto 22 with cci stingers

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