.22 WMR Hunting Rounds?
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I’m hesitant to ask, but…
Which .22 WMR round is best for coyotes?
Let me explain. I know there are much better choices for a coyote gun, and I own some of those. Realistically I’d only be taking half a dozen shots a year with this rifle at coyotes.
I just picked up a CZ 512 .22 WMR that I plan on spending lots of long days in the woods with. Mostly shooting squirrels as well as a few coon called out of den trees. I’ll also make an occasional attempt at calling in coyotes.
It’s not my favorite squirrel round or coyote round, but I’m hoping it’ll serve its purpose for me as stated above.
I know Dennis Kirk killed a lot of yotes with his .22 WMR back in the day, for those who remember. Of course he was limited to a rimfire after dark I believe in NY.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
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Re: .22 WMR Hunting Rounds?
[Re: ChadC]
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I have used the CCIs out of a revolver and they are decent. Out of a longer barrel I think they would be better.
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Re: .22 WMR Hunting Rounds?
[Re: ChadC]
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Winchester 40 grain. Silver box.
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Re: .22 WMR Hunting Rounds?
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Hard to beat the CCI 40 grain hp X2
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Re: .22 WMR Hunting Rounds?
[Re: Donnersurvivor]
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Find out what your gun shoots well first, wide variance in accuracy with different ammo types from my experience ^ this
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Re: .22 WMR Hunting Rounds?
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Hard to beat the CCI 40 grain hp X2 X3 Maxi-Mag CCI's. I've had quite a few .22 mags over the years and everyone of them liked the CCI's.
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Re: .22 WMR Hunting Rounds?
[Re: ChadC]
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Agree with the posters above who said Winchester Super-X 40 grain JHP.
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Winchester 40 grain. Silver box.
^^ those in 40 gr FMJ is what I have used for years. Performs real well on coons with thick fat. HPs tend to trace when heavy fatted coons are shot at an angle. Haven’t shot any yotes with them though.
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[Re: ChadC]
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I picked up a few boxes of Winchester 30 gr V-Max this morning. That was all they had at the gun shop. I’ll have my eye open for some 40 gr rounds as well.
From what I’ve seen with online reviews, the gun isn’t real picky. Seems to like about anything in 30-40 gr. I’m a little concerned about penetration with the 30 gr V-Max on yotes. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to try them out. I was initially leaning towards the 30 gr V-Max from CCI or Hornady or the CCI 40 gr JHP.
Thanks again for the info and keep it coming.
Yoteguts: Are those V-Max you’re shoot 30 gr? That’s the only weight I’ve seen them in.
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Pretty sure they are 30 gr. I’ll look when I get back to the shed. They will splash if you hit a bone. Shot a big male yote in the neck at 20 yards. It blew a 2” circle of hide off his neck and blood clots all the way through his neck but no penetration. He went down hard and don’t know if he would got up or not. He got a second one in the chest. Those little vmax do great on well placed lung/heart hits. With any 22 mag , shot placement is very critical. Your gun may make the decision on what you shoot. Doesn’t matter what a bullet can do if it can’t be placed in the sweet spot.
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Re: .22 WMR Hunting Rounds?
[Re: ChadC]
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Thanks Leftlane, that was the third triple that year out the window of death. lol.
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[Re: ChadC]
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LMAO @ window of death! I have yet to find a way to take coyotes or hogs that I don't enjoy and out the window always makes me feel a little bit smug.
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