Shotgunning Coyotes

[mitchfiling]

Going this summer to alpine lakes and will be staying for a week. for the love of god i dont want to bring my .17hmr simply because it has to nice of a stock to be whiped through bushes and left in its case possibly getting damaged by the moist conditions the cascades have to offer. so im bringing my ol 20 gauge 870...want to possibly use slugs but only have a bead sight...i have a price range of 40 bucks...and i need to be descently accurate at 40-80 yards...any tips on shotgunning coyotes or sights???

[Curly]

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[Bofire]

#1 thru 4 buck, or heavy Tshot bismuth.

[rynokron]

For 40 yards, #4 buckshot or Hevi Shot T. For 80 yards, take your rifle.

[bear hunter]

For 40 yards, #4 buckshot or Hevi Shot T. For 80 yards, take your rifle.

I don't think I ever seen T-shot for a 20g?  I would use 3" #4 buck shot if your going to use your 20g.

[mitchfiling]

For 40 yards, #4 buckshot or Hevi Shot T. For 80 yards, take your rifle.

I don't think I ever seen T-shot for a 20g?  I would use 3" #4 buck shot if your going to use your 20g.

wish me luck in finding 20 gauge buck...haven't seen any in the past few days...maybe ill mount turkey sights on it and use it for slugs

[bobcat]

Yes, slugs would be best if you insist on using a 20 gauge for coyotes.

[Maligator]

Yes, slugs would be best if you insist on using a 20 gauge for coyotes.

That'll be messy     

Hope ur not going for hides 

[duckmen1]

Is it necessary to have a rifled barrel for slugs. I know it can help accuracy but out of a smooth bore barrel will it hurt your gun.

[GrampasGuns]

Rifling is just a advantage for slugs. Slugs wont hurt your gun at all. Thats why I love smoothbores man, you can shoot anything out of em.

[Jonathan_S]

Yes, slugs would be best if you insist on using a 20 gauge for coyotes.

That'll be messy     

Hope ur not going for hides 

Well he's going in the summer, never heard of anyone skinning a 'yote in the summer   

They'd be slipping in a few hours.

[mitchfiling]

Ill be in the south central cascades at a high elevation

[sirmissalot]

I would save the weight of packing a shotgun and bring extra bug spray if i were you.

[duckmen1]

Cool
I should try some slugs and see how they perform
My other question is what about chokes does a full choke or modified make a difference. And can the choke difference hurt you gun. Obviously you wouldn't use a turkey choke but you understand what I mean

[rynokron]

Cool
I should try some slugs and see how they perform
My other question is what about chokes does a full choke or modified make a difference. And can the choke difference hurt you gun. Obviously you wouldn't use a turkey choke but you understand what I mean

Yes, choke makes all the difference in the world. I use a turkey choke (.670) with #4 buckshot and Hevi Shot T. Takes just as long or longer to get a real good setup for a shotgun as it does to find the right load for a rifle. Need to pattern it with multiple setups and find what it likes.

[GEARHEAD]

You will regret carrying anything unnecessary i assure you.  forget the gun, take a camera and go fish.

[mitchfiling]

Pshhht I've been there a few times my shot gun is lighter than my rifle! I just got turkey sights for it....but it's going to be hard to get them close in the wilderness!

[Carp Commander]

I shotgun for coyotes in Eastern Washington when the pelts are prime. A shotgunned yote is a lot easier to stitch than the exit wound from any of the popular rifle calibers. If your just wanting to put the smack down on them then yes your 20 gauge will work but you'll need to get them into your lap. Investing in a good dead-dog choke will improve performance a lot. I use 12 gauge 3 inch #2's and I can reach them consistently at 60 yards. Anything past that is possible but you risk a long track.

[mitchfiling]

I shotgun for coyotes in Eastern Washington when the pelts are prime. A shotgunned yote is a lot easier to stitch than the exit wound from any of the popular rifle calibers. If your just wanting to put the smack down on them then yes your 20 gauge will work but you'll need to get them into your lap. Investing in a good dead-dog choke will improve performance a lot. I use 12 gauge 3 inch #2's and I can reach them consistently at 60 yards. Anything past that is possible but you risk a long track.

i cant find buckshot anywhere for my 20 gauge....

[jjaba]

Chokes... I have always followed the rule of Full Choke no Slug... Check with the manufacturer of your shotgun.