Post by: motg9_6 on November 19, 2014, 12:16:29 PM
Post by: CoryTDF on November 19, 2014, 12:22:48 PM
Buddy shot one with 3'' 00 dead coyote at 28 yards on monday and it strait killed it dead!
Post by: bobcat on November 19, 2014, 12:28:15 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on November 19, 2014, 12:28:28 PM
Post by: Emptyhanded on November 19, 2014, 02:13:49 PM
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Post by: jackelope on November 19, 2014, 02:15:07 PM
Post by: Bob33 on November 19, 2014, 02:27:43 PM
Post by: jackelope on November 19, 2014, 02:34:48 PM
"Turkey load" means #4 or smaller.
#5 is smaller than #4.
Post by: Jingles on November 19, 2014, 02:35:36 PM
I'll stick to the 22-250
Post by: Bob33 on November 19, 2014, 02:36:14 PM
Right. Some have referenced using 00 and BB."Turkey load" means #4 or smaller.
#5 is smaller than #4.
Post by: jackelope on November 19, 2014, 02:36:44 PM
Right. Some have referenced using 00 and BB."Turkey load" means #4 or smaller.
#5 is smaller than #4.
True story.
Post by: C-Money on November 19, 2014, 02:53:21 PM
Better be pretty close. I shot one in the face at 35-ish yards with a load of #4s and he shook his head and ran off. Never found him.I just gave one a face full of #5s while hunting upland birds the other day. Like above, shook his head while twirling around and was gone! Years ago I nailed one broad side on a dead run with steel BBs and dropped him DRT. That said, I'd stick to small buck shot if I was serious about coyote hunting with a shotgun.
Post by: BLR 243 on November 19, 2014, 02:56:43 PM
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Post by: motg9_6 on November 19, 2014, 03:58:49 PM
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Post by: jasnt on November 20, 2014, 08:07:49 AM
Post by: motg9_6 on November 20, 2014, 10:19:44 AM
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Post by: billythekidrock on November 20, 2014, 06:09:22 PM
We've killed 'em with duck loads back when lead was legal and even 7-1/2's while chukar hunting. The only time I killed a coyote with a shotgun while actually hunting for coyotes, I was using lead BB's in a 12 gauge. Shot was about 25 yards and it did require a finishing shot, although the first one knocked it down.
Right in a damn mud puddle on a snowy/icy day.
Post by: Special T on November 20, 2014, 07:53:27 PM
Be careful using buffer in a load designed for no buffer! You may see some huge pressure spikes! I have a great #4buck load I use. 35pellets id be happy to share. I've taken a coyote at 76 yards with it but I got lucky! One pellet hit him just right.
Well its pretty redneck but i just pour out the #8shot Of a factory Trap load and add it to my lead pour then stack in the 9 pellets and re crimp on the factory load. Works damn good.
So would the problem be that the buffer would seal up the load too tight? I dont shoot a real tight choke i think its a modified.... and doesnt the shot wad do most of the sealing?
Post by: jasnt on November 20, 2014, 08:03:11 PM
it might work or it might take your gun apart. It adds weight and yes makes it tighter seal. That factory round was designed to throw bird shot. Shot shell loading is not like metallic case reloading. You can't work up loads or change up components. Its playing with fire! You could be just fine but I wouldn't try it! Could cause huge pressure spike or it will be too tight and the wad may not leave your barrel. Then shot #2 is a big boom instead of a pop. I recommend the Lyman shot shell reloading book. It can explain better than I did and its a great source of load data, from loading for clays,birds,steel,bismuth or heavy shot,and also buck shot and slugs.Be careful using buffer in a load designed for no buffer! You may see some huge pressure spikes! I have a great #4buck load I use. 35pellets id be happy to share. I've taken a coyote at 76 yards with it but I got lucky! One pellet hit him just right.
Well its pretty redneck but i just pour out the #8shot Of a factory Trap load and add it to my lead pour then stack in the 9 pellets and re crimp on the factory load. Works damn good.
So would the problem be that the buffer would seal up the load too tight? I dont shoot a real tight choke i think its a modified.... and doesnt the shot wad do most of the sealing?
Post by: jasnt on November 20, 2014, 08:17:30 PM
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on November 21, 2014, 04:23:24 PM
Post by: Special T on November 21, 2014, 08:00:00 PM
Post by: jasnt on November 21, 2014, 08:47:37 PM
So does #4 buck use a shot wad like bird shotyes. Most of my data calls for common wads. Some use sa.e wads as steel shot. Problem is there's about 100 different wad/powder/primers combos just for buck shot alone.
Post by: tonymiller7 on November 25, 2014, 12:30:28 PM
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Post by: jasnt on November 25, 2014, 09:18:36 PM
Federal makes or used to make a 3" load of 1-7/8 oz of lead bb 's. Kicks like hell. I have a tough time finding it. Really lethal on coyotes. I prefer large enough shot to carry energy down range but not to large that you have few pellets and get holes in your pattern at longer ranges. #4 buck, T, BB.
I too have troubles finding those fed 3" BB. I have 2 shots left. Yup kick like a mule!