Turkey Choke for Coyotes?

[hunterednate]

Hey Predator Dudes,

I've been seeing tons of coyotes around my waterfowl hunting spots this year and want to do some predator control.

I shoot a Winchester SX4, and was considering buying a Carlson's coyote choke tube to swap out when I'm calling dogs instead of birds. Plan on shooting 3" #4 buck for the coyotes or 3" lead BB.

My question is: do you think my Carlson's Turkey Choke tube do the job with this load out to like 50 yards? It's .665 constriction. Would love to hear if any of you have experience using this choke tube with the larger diameter lead shot (BB or #4 buck). Would be nice to just use this choke instead of shelling out $70 for the coyote choke tube if it'll work.

Thanks all. I'll keep you posted if I get one this winter.

[jasnt]

I’ve had my best patterns with #4 buck running im choke.  With my shotgun anything tighter seems to doughnut hole the pattern pretty good.  I’d recommend testing with the chokes you have now before buying any. You maybe presently surprised

[hunterednate]

I’ve had my best patterns with #4 buck running im choke.  With my shotgun anything tighter seems to doughnut hole the pattern pretty good.  I’d recommend testing with the chokes you have now before buying any. You maybe presently surprised

Interesting. I yes, I've got an IM factory choke, as well as Carlson's extended modified I use for waterfowl. Will check both of those on Sat with the #4 buck. Thanks!

[KFhunter]

I've been have a hard time finding 20g coyote ammo for my daughter's tristar raptor

I got a few turkey loads I'll use

[MR5x5]

I can guarantee that setup will work fine for dogs. I'd keep it to under 25yds.

[duckmen1]

Full support in getting them dogs. The one thing I would keep in mind though is if you are actively in the field for waterfowl and have your gear for birds you cannot be in possesion of lead. You have to have a non toxic shot. Just a heads up. But smack those dogs.

I just pulled my #4 buck loads out for a timber standfor my buddy to use. Those loads smack hard on target and the shoulder. Lol

[boneaddict]

I've hammered several with TUngsten Iron, I had in my pocket for the occasional goose.   I dont know if they even still make that

[bearpaw]

We've shot several yotes when calling turkeys with turkey loads. I would think the #4 buck would be even more effective, not sure what choke to recommend? It might work fine out of your waterfowl choke?

[KFhunter]

Flight control self defense rounds

[hunterednate]

Full support in getting them dogs. The one thing I would keep in mind though is if you are actively in the field for waterfowl and have your gear for birds you cannot be in possesion of lead. You have to have a non toxic shot. Just a heads up. But smack those dogs.

I just pulled my #4 buck loads out for a timber standfor my buddy to use. Those loads smack hard on target and the shoulder. Lol

Thanks for this reminder.

[jasnt]

#4 buck load I shot today with extra full choke
25 yds.  5” circle

[duckmen1]

We have a stand set up just for the occasion of shotgun coyotes. As of now they have came through very random times. They have been problem coyotes as well as problem racoons in the area. Our stand is about a 25 yard shot out of a ground blind. #4 buckshot is perfect. Factory load I believe is 41 pellets out of a 3 inch mag shell. If successful in getting a shot at either I will post the success here. Just trying to pattern them for a few more weeks before taking stand and waiting them out.

[birdshooter1189]

Are you in a location that prohibits rifles?

If rifles are allowed, I'd pack a rifle along with you.  But if you don't have a rifle, shoot them with whatever you've got.

[rainshadow1]

Pattern it.

Expensive I know, but it's the only way to know for sure.

Sometimes with big stuff, like the 4buck, the super tight chokes will actually spread faster. I think the pellets are crossing each other or some such nonsense... But sometimes cyl or Improved will send a clump further than a jellyhead will.

You have to test.

[Loup Loup]

In my 870 my extra full turkey choke puts 10% more pellets of #4 buck, in a 10” circle at 40 yards than the stock mod choke tube. I don’t hesitate to call coyotes with the mod choke tune, but when bird season ends I run the extra full. Also at that time I pull the plug out. Thought about a 3 shot magazine extension, but don’t want the extra weight to swing.
That being said I also carry a single 20 gauge with #3 buck when hiking in sways. And only in heavy sage. Very easy to wield specially off the right side one handed.
On the BB: copper plated bb are great on coyotes to 40ish yards. Years ago I couldn’t find copper platted, so bought two boxes of regular lead bbs. The lead will deform in a tight choke and also will deform on hitting hair, hide, and bone. The lead will drag hair with it into the wound channel. The result of all this is much lesser penetration than copper plated, and having to shoot multiple times and lost coyotes. I quit using it and settled on #4 buck. I relegated the remaining lead bbs to Bobcats and coons.
The APHIS atrial gunners use T shot. But they are mandated to use steel. And they’re shooting gov shells. If they pull the trigger once they pull it eight times! As I was told, “ the shells are the cheapest part of this operation”.
Also, I wouldn’t shoot steel through a tight choke.
Have fun.