collapse

Advertisement


Author Topic: shotgun load for coyote  (Read 2780 times)

Offline fernsjd41

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Tracker
  • **
  • Join Date: Oct 2010
  • Posts: 66
  • Location: Chehalis
shotgun load for coyote
« on: March 06, 2012, 12:20:13 PM »
I'm getting into coyote hunting was wounding what's the best load and choke size . I have a super nova and I use a full Choke for duck hunting  was wounding if that would work thanks for the help

Offline predatorpro

  • WA State Trappers Association
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: May 2010
  • Posts: 1719
  • Location: Wenatchee, WA
Re: shotgun load for coyote
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2012, 12:23:04 PM »
i prefer a 3inch #4buckshot for my 12 gauge, it will lay a coyote out

Offline Special T

  • Truth the new Hate Speech.
  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+13)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Aug 2009
  • Posts: 25043
  • Location: Skagit Valley
  • Make it Rain!
    • Silver Arrow Bowmen
    • Silver Arrow Bowmen
Re: shotgun load for coyote
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2012, 12:59:05 PM »
I  use 2 3/4 0 buck shot and it stacks them up pretty good. I'm going to be working up the same round but buffering the buck shot with crushed corn cob. Suposed to keep the pattern tighter longer.  I have knocked down yotes with my 18in barrel and said loads at 40yrds... My waterfowl barrel i've done about 60. I pour my own buckshot and place it in standard skeet shells.
In archery we have something like the way of the superior man. When the archer misses the center of the target, he turns round and seeks for the cause of his failure in himself. 

Confucius

Offline carpsniperg2

  • Site Sponsor
  • Global Moderator
  • Trade Count: (+126)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Sep 2009
  • Posts: 31529
  • Location: Goldendale,WA
Re: shotgun load for coyote
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2012, 02:50:14 PM »
I run 3" 4 buck on the first shot and 2 3" oo buck on the next ones. I have killed them with everything from #6 shot to 000 buck. A very very tight choke is a must to get a lot of good pellets in there. It really boosts the killing power when you can put more pellets into them, over counting on just a couple getting the job done.
Owner: SPLIT DIAMOND TACTICAL
Firearms/Transfers/Parts/Optics
2011 HW Head Competition Winner

Offline rynokron

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Oct 2011
  • Posts: 247
  • Location: Snohomish or Cle Elum
Re: shotgun load for coyote
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2012, 05:51:29 PM »
Carlsons dead coyote choke and Hevi Shot T's or #4 buck are what I use.

Offline bobcat

  • Global Moderator
  • Trade Count: (+14)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2007
  • Posts: 39203
  • Location: Rochester
    • robert68
Re: shotgun load for coyote
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2012, 06:30:34 PM »
#4 buckshot and Dead Coyote loads are good, but expensive.

I like my 3 inch magnum lead BB's, of which I have 3 boxes of 25, which will probably last me a lifetime.


Offline Snopczynski

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Dec 2011
  • Posts: 171
  • Location: Washington
Re: shotgun load for coyote
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2012, 11:18:33 PM »
Carlsons coyote choke and Hevi Shot 3" size "T" Shot.

Offline fernsjd41

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Tracker
  • **
  • Join Date: Oct 2010
  • Posts: 66
  • Location: Chehalis
Re: shotgun load for coyote
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2012, 12:42:21 PM »
Thanks for all info ill let you guys no how it goes.

Offline toyoda

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Tracker
  • **
  • Join Date: Feb 2011
  • Posts: 40
  • Location: Issaquah
Re: shotgun load for coyote
« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2012, 01:23:31 PM »
Just  got myself the Dead Coyote choke the other week. Have yet to kill one with it. Just wondering how much pelt damage there is after shooting one. Especially curious if I happen to shoot a bobby.

Offline Snopczynski

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Dec 2011
  • Posts: 171
  • Location: Washington
Re: shotgun load for coyote
« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2012, 10:43:54 PM »
I verified Pattern today at 70 yards with what I use would be a kill shot.

Offline carpsniperg2

  • Site Sponsor
  • Global Moderator
  • Trade Count: (+126)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Sep 2009
  • Posts: 31529
  • Location: Goldendale,WA
Re: shotgun load for coyote
« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2012, 10:48:31 PM »
Just  got myself the Dead Coyote choke the other week. Have yet to kill one with it. Just wondering how much pelt damage there is after shooting one. Especially curious if I happen to shoot a bobby.

Depends on what loads you are shooting and the range of the target :tup:
Owner: SPLIT DIAMOND TACTICAL
Firearms/Transfers/Parts/Optics
2011 HW Head Competition Winner

Offline KenPCPilot

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Oct 2010
  • Posts: 517
  • Location: OLYMPIA, WA
    • KenPCPilot
  • Groups: NRA
Re: shotgun load for coyote
« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2012, 02:45:30 AM »
Dead Coyote Hevi shot is awesome.  I wish it was around back in the 70's when my dad and I hunted deer on Ft. Lewis.  I have a 40 year old Remington 1200 12 gauge with no choke.  I patterned tested 3" against 3" 00 Buck and the T-shot time after time put a nice circular pattern about 12-14 inches compared to the buck shot that was scattered and sporatically struck the target.  Yes it is pretty expensive but I only plan to use it for hunting.  Besides after about 6 shots my shoulder was getting sore.   
GO BUCKS

 


* Advertisement

* Recent Topics

Should I come back or find someplace else? by addicted1
[Yesterday at 11:24:45 PM]


AKC lab puppies! Born 06/10/2025 follow as they grow!!! by scottfrick
[Yesterday at 07:09:06 PM]


Up DATE!1993 Merc issues getting up on plane by EnglishSetter
[Yesterday at 06:57:24 PM]


2025 NWTF Jakes Day by wadu1
[Yesterday at 06:51:15 PM]


49 Degrees North Early Bull Moose by NOCK NOCK
[Yesterday at 05:28:30 PM]


Also looking for help deciding on a scope by dreadi
[Yesterday at 04:58:22 PM]


Need information on having a gunsmith thread a barrel for thin walled chokes. by Badhabit
[Yesterday at 02:37:23 PM]


How To Get Your $0.00 Tax Stamp - Black Hammer Arms by dreadi
[Yesterday at 02:34:04 PM]


Teanaway bull elk by Ridgerunner
[Yesterday at 01:55:35 PM]


2025 Montana alternate list by pickardjw
[Yesterday at 01:39:48 PM]


Quinault Bear guide/help by blackdog
[Yesterday at 01:14:17 PM]


HUNTNNW 2025 trail cam thread and photos by Crunchy
[Yesterday at 11:20:34 AM]


Gots me a new/old rockchuck rifle coming by JDHasty
[July 12, 2025, 10:41:07 PM]


Litefighter tent ? by slowwalker
[July 12, 2025, 10:25:44 PM]


Looking for Solid 22 LR input by JDHasty
[July 12, 2025, 10:21:31 PM]


6mm Creedmoor Gauges by pickardjw
[July 12, 2025, 01:27:28 PM]


Brittany breeders by ghosthunter
[July 12, 2025, 01:17:23 PM]


Kings by metlhead
[July 12, 2025, 12:37:26 PM]


Fullsized Truck Opinion: HiMiNew vs LoMiOlder by rainshadow1
[July 12, 2025, 11:46:04 AM]

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal