Which gun, what do you use?

[Donaye37]

Which rifle is the best for rabbit or coon? Or what kind of guns do you guys use for your hunting?

[littletoes]

The one you shoot most accurately......and have developed an exceptional load for.

Now come on, you know there will be difference of opinion on THIS question....this ones better than that, that one is better than this.....

THEY ALL SHOOT QUITE WELL IF YOU PRACTICE.

Winchester
Remington
CZ
Weatherby
Even Ruger,   hehe had to throw that one in!   

[trippledigitss]

Yep - for rabbit or coon I'd have to go with the last one on the list myself - the trusty ol 10/22

For coyotes I use my Escort 12ga with #4 buck, with either my MP15 (.223) or my Howa Axiom in 22-250

[carpsniperg2]

Depending on the area and the situation. I would use a shotgun or a 10/22.

[Donaye37]

Just wanting hear of all the different guns people use for rabbit and coon, ya know not why theres is the best just see what people use and why.

[Raul Duke]

Sage rats, coors, rabbits my 17hmr
Coyote 12guage or .243
Saving up for a Thompson Center Predator 22-250

[True Sportsman]

For rabbit and coon, I would choose my 7 Mag with 160 grain Nosler Accubonds. I chose this because its all I got. 

[beagledog]

22 probably not the best if your going to be hunting rabbits with beagle. can you say ricochet
defiantly no rifles with my dogs had one shot with a 20 gauge and low base steel not the best
 dog did recover though

If your running rabbits with a dog do yourself a favor and get a shot gun

If not with dogs then 300 wby should be great  cause you do not want a pissed off and injured rabbit  on your hands

[Donaye37]

A 22 would work with dogs I mean wouldbt a shot gun ruin the meat of the rabbit anyways?

[washelkhntr]

A 22 would work with dogs I mean wouldbt a shot gun ruin the meat of the rabbit anyways?

A shotgun isnt going to hurt the meat any diferent then it does a bird. Just don't be using buckshot.   

[Machias]

I grew up shooting rabbits with a 20 ga since most shots were running shots, either jump shooting or being chased by beagles.  Snowshoes I always used a .22 or a bow with judo points and would spot and stalk for a sitting shot.  Coons I've always used a .22 rifle or .22 handgun.

[Donaye37]

20ga or .22 is pretty much the way to go?

[beagledog]

A 22 will work Im just saying that I dont care for people shooting a 22 at a rabbit when the dogs are chasing it
Like I said I had a dog shot it was not fun  for me or the guy that did it or the dog im guessing especially the dog
I think if you talk to many people who hunt rabbits with beagles will tell you you want a shot gun as they are not the little slow hopping creatures that you see in the yard and along the road side at night
they flat move when the dogs are after them

[Donaye37]

Haha thats true. Beagle dog would you say a 20gauge semi automatic shotgun would do the trick. Why 20gauge and what brand is good?

[beagledog]

You can use what ever shot gun you would like 410 20 or 12
I have a stoger over and under that I use when I started I used a Remington 1100 12 gauge
lots of my friends that go with me use 12 gauges but they use low base shells so it doesn't tear the rabbits up bad
If you want to go the cheaper route get a mossberg pump
I you want a Semi auto get a Remington 1100
Its up to you I have also used just a single shot about as cheep as you can get and if your a good shot you shouldn't need more than on shot