Well it seems that things have gotten a little out of hand here in the heart of the Carolinas. The smart people in charge of controlling animal populations decided to introduce coyotes back in to the eco system. Well keeping track of said animals stopped being a priority about two years ago when the economy got topsy turvy. Or at least that is what the vet told us.
My cousin recently had to carry his dog in after the dog got attacked in some high grass. The dog was less than 20 yards from the house and less than 20 feet from my cousin. He had turned to walk inside and was whistling for the dog to follow. Then he heard a yelp and the dog started howling. By the time he got over to the dog the coyotes were hightailing it off in to the woods.
Now my cousin described the attacking animals to me and they sounded more like wolves to me. However, I have been told by two vets that coyotes have been spotted in the area and have started coming out during the day to hunt.
My question after all of that is a simple one. Will a .22lr be enough for coyotes? Should I start looking to upgrade to something like a M1 carbine? Would a vz52 with 7.62x45 ammo be over doing things? Most of my rifle experience is 10/22, British 303, and M1carbine. I have no experience with coyotes and wouldn't know exactly what it would take to handle an agressive one.
My cousin recently had to carry his dog in after the dog got attacked in some high grass. The dog was less than 20 yards from the house and less than 20 feet from my cousin. He had turned to walk inside and was whistling for the dog to follow. Then he heard a yelp and the dog started howling. By the time he got over to the dog the coyotes were hightailing it off in to the woods.
Now my cousin described the attacking animals to me and they sounded more like wolves to me. However, I have been told by two vets that coyotes have been spotted in the area and have started coming out during the day to hunt.
My question after all of that is a simple one. Will a .22lr be enough for coyotes? Should I start looking to upgrade to something like a M1 carbine? Would a vz52 with 7.62x45 ammo be over doing things? Most of my rifle experience is 10/22, British 303, and M1carbine. I have no experience with coyotes and wouldn't know exactly what it would take to handle an agressive one.