.22?

[Bofire]

shot one in the chest once about 50 yards, it jumped got up and took off. I killed that yote about 6 months later the bullet had penetrated about 1/2 inch. It was sitting down facing me  and the bullet a high velocity solid 22LR.
My reading indicates a barrel longer than about 10 inches actually slows 22LR down all the powder is burnt.
I might shoot at a coyote if a 22 was all I had but I would never hunt with one given an option.
Carl

[b23]

I've only shot 1 with a 22LR and it didn't end well.  Was about 30yrs ago and it was a 40yd shot.  Hit it right behind the front shoulder.  Yote lopped off and I don't know what ever happen to it. 

Do I think a 22LR will kill a coyote, sure.  Do I think it's the right choice, only under certain circumstances.