Coyote Gun

[MPB]

I have heard the term "coyote gun" several times and am curious as to what this is. I would like to build a AR style rifle and thought that a "coyote gun" might be a good first attempt. The maximum range probably won't exceed about 200 yards because of terrain. I'm particularly interest in suggestions for barrel length, scope power range, or anything else that would be helpful. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

 

[broken6r]

Plenty of others will chime in, but if you only have a max of 200 yards you won't need to drop a ton of cash. Find a size/weight that you're comfortable with, at a price you like

 

[TexasPatriot.308]

I have several coyote guns as I am overrun with coyotes, I am not much of a follower so I dont believe all I read. my coyote guns range from a .17hmr, .223s, .22-250s, up to my .308s. some are ARs, minis, bolt action, whatever I pull out of my safe. too many people are watching the Predator hunter shows and think it has to be an expensive AR type with high dollar optics. those guys have sponsors to promote this idea and their sales.

 

[Bobson]

I agree with the others. IMO, just about any rifle in a centerfire .22 caliber or higher will suffice at the range you specified. Either a bolt action or AR15 platform would serve you well - just depends what you'd rather have in your hands. No reason to overthink this one; go with just about any rifle you enjoy shooting. Good luck.

 

[Grumulkin]

The perfect coyote gun; a Thompson/Center Contender with a 23 inch bull barrel shooting Hornady 45 gr. Spire Points.

 

[cowpoke]

Any! Just shot some!

 

[spclpatrolgroup]

I have 2 coyote guns, they also happen to be my prarie dog guns. The reason they are "coyote" guns is becuase they have been camoflauged with a winter type pattern. One of the first rules in preditor hunting is to camoflauge everything. The two guns are a savage 22-250 and a cheap but accurate .223 AR. I love the 22-250 but it is pretty tough on pelts.

 

[Stantdm]

I live in a target rich environment (for coyotes) and use a .223 or a .243 most of the time. One is a single shot and the other a bolt gun. Both have fixed 6x scopes and are beat up from rolling around in my truck. A coyote rifle is whatever you want to shot them with.

 

[RationalGun]

As flat shooting as you can afford. Shots on coyotes can end up being shots on running animals quite a bit.

 

[Sniper66]

Most avid coyote callers/hunters carry a shotgun and a rifle, both camo covered. Lots of callers report that most of the coyotes they have killed has been with the shotgun using heavy buckshot. I have shot several with my .204 and it's a Ruger #1 with no camo...go figure.

 

[SlowFuse]

+1 on the suggestion for any centerfire 22. I use a stock Sabre Defence 5.56 with 16" barrel for short range, say 250 yds or less. Usually loaded with 65 grain spitzer handloads. A 3-9x40 sits on top of this one. For longer range I use a 25-06 Wby Vanguard with a 4-12 VX1 scope, usually use 85 gr silvertip hanloads for this one. The AR platform is a great place to start. I haven't notice an improvement on accuracy worth talking about on 20" ARs, and the 16"s are a little easier to maneuver. Neither of these are dedicated yote guns, I just favor them and shoot them well.

 

[morebullets]

I received a Remington r15 from the wife for Christmas, and regardless of what some say, it shoots fabulous. Its the vtr carbine. Using fiochi 40 grain ballistic tips, it's shooting 1/2 moa at 100 yards. Good luck with whatever you choose. 1 less coyote means more deer and turkeys will see fall!

 

[wombat13]

I'm thinking of loading up my .300wm for coyotes. A 110gr. V-max at 3700fps ought to do the trick.

Of course the real challenge will be calling one in, seeing as I've never gone coyote hunting before.

 

[Ghost Tracker]

200 yards? Lightweight AR (M4?) setup with a Nikon BC "Varminter" Scope. To me, Rock River Coyote Carbine sounds just about ideal. Now, go getcha' some song doggies!

 

[H&Hhunter]

Anything from a .22 Hornet to .600 NE will work just great for coyotes out to 200 yds.

 

[4895]

Mosin Nagant carbine length barrel works just fine for 'yotes. Rifle only costs about $100 to boot.

 

[jaysouth]

I shot one off a tractor with a .38 super 1911. Range was 7-10 yards.

 

[4895]

Friend of mine shoots them with a .22lr in the ear. Think he uses a Ruger 10/22.

If you reload ammo, I would suggest a 22 hornet with a fixed power scope. Single shot would be best with the lightest weight stock you can find one in. It would carry nice and be accurate and efficient to boot. Load ammo with Winchester 296 powder and buy bullets that say .224 45 grain HORNET. They are specific to the hornet caliber. Earlier hornet rifles actually have a .223 size barrel and require .223 diameter bullets. Those rifles are quite old. Anything that looks newer than say 40 years should be .224 barrel size.


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