What are some good 12 ga factory loads for predators?

[Blacktail Sniper]

I have a new 12ga sitting in jail till early next month and have been looking at other threads here on coyote loads, but they seem to be on the older side.

Would anyone using a shotgun while calling care to share what loads they are currently finding to be effective?

I have not owned a shotgun since the early 90's so have not been keeping up on all the new offering as far as shot size, material, etc.   Also, have to limit it to factory loaded as I do not have the ability to do reloading.

Last time I bought a box of shells, choices were lead, steel, buckshot or slugs.  It seems that has changed somewhat... 

Thanks much, looking forward to hearing more!

[metlhead]

Shotgunned many coyotes here and Colorado. Heavy lead turkey load of 4s out of an X-full choke will anchor em to 60yds. #4Buck if you can find it. I imagine the spendy goose and turkey loads in TSS would do it also.

[Blacktail Sniper]

Appreciate the info, thanks!!

[fowl smacker]

#4 buckshot smokes coyotes to 50-60 yards

[Blacktail Sniper]

Starting to see a "pattern" here    thanks for the replies and sharing your experiences!

[knh]

Always wanted to try hexolit 32s

[Blacktail Sniper]

Thanks for the info, have some starting points for research!! 

[Call em in]

Salt creek makes some 2 oz TSS loads for coyotes in 2’s and 4’s. Also the larger sizes of actual Hevi Shot works really well. It’s expensive but effective. That being said I killed one with nickel plated lead 5’s while I was pheasant hunting last week. Good luck!

[Blacktail Sniper]

Thanks!!   I was pretty sure that anything reliable was going to be on the spendy side.  But I also figured that those would not be shot other than while actually hunting predators which leaves the less costly rounds for more general use/shooting.

Appreciate all the shared info, hope everyone has a good and safe Thanksgiving!!

[Kingofthemountain83]

I've killed a bunch of yotes with lead #4 out of a 410.. Some past 35 yards...

[Goshawk]

My midnight, the-coyote's-chasing-a-calf-go-to-round is 12ga, #4 Buckshot, Full Choke.  It teaches them to "stay" in one easy lesson.

[70sdiver]

TSS #2 but I think 4 is better and number 5 buck, when calling coyotes I always have the rifle and shot gun.
 

[MADMAX]

#4 buck
In case cougar comes in


https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1002082228

[Blacktail Sniper]

#4 buck
In case cougar comes in


https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1002082228

Good point!

Checked out the link you included and grabbed 10 boxes of the Federal and 10 boxes of Remington #4's. 

I figure that is close to a lifetime supply for me... 

[EnglishSetter]

Another vote for #4 buck (or possibly TSS) unless you're reliably within about 30-40 yards.

[Loup Loup]

Something to keep in mind: 3” shells have a good number more #4 buck pellets than 23/4 shells. I pull the plug out of the magazine, and screw in a extra full turkey choke.

[huntingfool7]

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1002086175?pid=219267
Lead BB's.

[Special T]

https://bottomdwellerstackle.com/products/do-it-sling-shot-pellet-molds?srsltid=AfmBOoovrDNawKNi51Lo2mHwRmcv9ZgJ87z34ptE39WLU803Se53kqTC

I have a do it sling shot pellet mould that has an 11 cavity pour and 9 cavity each one ounce. The 11 pour is right between #1&0 buckshot 9 pellets stack nicely in your standard trap load. I pour the shot into the melter and throw in some wheel weights.  The pellets don't spin down the barrel because the shot wad protects them. I've smoked coyotes to 70 yards.