Mike1234567
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I recently moved to a semi-rural area. Most of us live on two acres so my neigbors are pretty close. Also, there's no brick/stone construction... mostly trailers.
I know there are coyotes in this general area but I've yet to see a live one. In fact, I've never seen a dead one here (highway kills) until the last few days... I've seen at least one dead on the highway every day for the last few days. I'm thinking they may be moving through this area now but I don't know. I don't think I'll need to dispatch one near at my home but I'd like to be prepared just in case. There are many small pets that people allow to run free... I don't but I do have an old pug and a dog door leading to a small fence yard. The short fence only serves to keep my dog in. It'll do nothing to keep a coyote out.
I want to encourage coyotes to leave and think twice about coming back should they come through. However, I don't want any collateral damage. Excess noise is a concern too.
The soil in my area is fine sandy loam. There are quite a few trees but it's not deep forest by any means.
AMMO CHOICE: My thought is either Hornady .22 WMR 30gr V-Max or their .223 40gr V-Max.
BTW, I don't own a .17 HMR and would rather not buy one. I MIGHT consider a .17 Rem but I'd really rather avoid buying into another caliber. I'm not all that interested in .22 Hornet either. All this stated, I am open to suggestions.
Lastly, yes I know to not miss nor take iffy shots and to always be aware of what's behind my target.
ETA #1: Also posted on the rimfirecentral forum.
ETA #2: I should make it clear that I can be talked into any caliber as long as it really is by far the best fit for my needs.
ETA #3: Rifles I have right now suitable to this task... Remington 597 .22 WMR and RRA with .223 upper 20" barrel 1:8 twist. Also, I have a 12ga Baikal with BB may be suitable?? What about a .410 bore Saiga?
I know there are coyotes in this general area but I've yet to see a live one. In fact, I've never seen a dead one here (highway kills) until the last few days... I've seen at least one dead on the highway every day for the last few days. I'm thinking they may be moving through this area now but I don't know. I don't think I'll need to dispatch one near at my home but I'd like to be prepared just in case. There are many small pets that people allow to run free... I don't but I do have an old pug and a dog door leading to a small fence yard. The short fence only serves to keep my dog in. It'll do nothing to keep a coyote out.
I want to encourage coyotes to leave and think twice about coming back should they come through. However, I don't want any collateral damage. Excess noise is a concern too.
The soil in my area is fine sandy loam. There are quite a few trees but it's not deep forest by any means.
AMMO CHOICE: My thought is either Hornady .22 WMR 30gr V-Max or their .223 40gr V-Max.
BTW, I don't own a .17 HMR and would rather not buy one. I MIGHT consider a .17 Rem but I'd really rather avoid buying into another caliber. I'm not all that interested in .22 Hornet either. All this stated, I am open to suggestions.
Lastly, yes I know to not miss nor take iffy shots and to always be aware of what's behind my target.
ETA #1: Also posted on the rimfirecentral forum.
ETA #2: I should make it clear that I can be talked into any caliber as long as it really is by far the best fit for my needs.
ETA #3: Rifles I have right now suitable to this task... Remington 597 .22 WMR and RRA with .223 upper 20" barrel 1:8 twist. Also, I have a 12ga Baikal with BB may be suitable?? What about a .410 bore Saiga?
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