I need advice on a coyote hunting gun

[nutntoit]

I appologize if this is posted in the wrong section. I have started doing some coyote hunting and am not sure which of my guns would be best. My two options are as follows. An ar-15 that is set up with a 16in stainless 223wylde barrel, free float forend, cmc 3.5 lb trigger, and a vortex spitfire 1x prism scope.
Option 2 is a Savage 111 in 30-06 with a bushnell 3-9x40 scope.
I don't want to take this scope off to put it on the ar and I can't afford a new scope (college). Which rifle would you pick and why?

[Woodchuck]

I doubt a yote would know the difference. I say carry what you are most comfortable with. They will both get the job done. 

[bobcat]

I'd use the rifle with the scope. No doubt about it.

[seth30]

I would take the Ar15 over the 30.06 on a yote.  If you shoot a nice one with a coat you want to rug out or mount....

[jay.sharkbait]

300 and in.... The AR

[grade-creek-rd]

Guess I'll be the only one nice to the college kid. Use the .223 (even if it means putting a cheap scope on it) and sell the coyotes to Cascade Biological Supply (George Brady) in Pateros...pays for the days hunting if you get a couple of coyotes. You won't be able to sell them if you use the 30-06.

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[Jerry malbeck]

I have been doing this for a long time Killed lots of coyotes ,

Guess I'll be the only one nice to the college kid. Use the .223 (even if it means putting a cheap scope on it) and sell the coyotes to Cascade Biological Supply (George Brady) in Pateros...pays for the days hunting if you get a couple of coyotes. You won't be able to sell them if you use the 30-06.

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[257wbymagkiller]

Barret 50 cal 

[Bennick16]

Barret 50 cal 

Personally I have found that rifle platform chambered in 30mm works best for most small game.

[257wbymagkiller]

Barret 50 cal 

Personally I have found that rifle platform chambered in 30mm works best for most small game.

HAHAHAHA that will do ok with good shot placement   

[KFhunter]

I should get a coyote gun too like the sound of the 204, but need 22 cal. For coug.

[theleo]

I know some guys that prefer 12 gauges cause the yotes get in so close. Depending on your calling setup either gun could be more suited than the other.

[bearhunter99]

I would use the .223.  Maybe check local pawn shops for a cheap scope?  I'll have to check but I might have a scope in the cabinet that I'd let go pretty cheap. 

[Bennick16]

I was hunting last night with a Ruger American in .223 and had a coyote run over the top of me and almost took off with my decoy and I never even got a fricken shot off 😂😂. I'm taking a shotgun along next time for sure.

[CAMPMEAT]

I should get a coyote gun too like the sound of the 204, but need 22 cal. For coug.

Nice sleigh ride.......