Shotgun Coyote

i live in southwest washington state, the unit i am in specificly says "no rimfire or centerfire rifle may be used" pistols yes, but revolver style only,
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WOW, that is harsh. Not even rimfires? And only revolvers? What difference does it make if it's a revolver or a pistol? I trust you know what you're talking about, but it makes no sense to me.

Back to shotguns, 12- or 20-gauge with buckshot, full choke, and best of luck to you.
 
I know its retarded, we cant use rifires, but we can use any modern slug gun and slugs or any modern muzzeloader, which most of can out do any rimfire in distance and damage, but that is because this unit is so populated (with people) there is one good thing about it though, we are the only unit around here to let you harvest does and cow elk. other units you can but only through a drawing. But i would give all that up to be able to shoot my 30-06 and my 22 out my back pourch legally instead of having to drive for an hour.
 
The Right Ammo

If you decide to use a shotgun for coyotes, make sure the ammo is right. You want to use coyote-shot. Make sure there is a picture of a coyote on the shell box. The shotshell makers are really helpful in this regard.:D
 
I've read on other forums of people using Hevi Shot Dead Coyote shells with great success. Not used any personally, but it seems to be popular. I've seen it at Bass Pro Shops only and the price was above par with premium factory rifle ammo. 22.99 for a box of 10. I don't keep pelts so when I shoot coyotes I just use the same round I use for deer. .30-06 150 gr ballistic tips. I've also shot them with a .50 cal muzzleloader and it isn't pretty.


Seems like you could consider getting a Taurus Tracker revolver in .22WMR or .17HMR. You'd be limited to about the same range as a shotgun, though, give or take 10 yards.
 
Yeah, I hear you. I live in an area where the biggest rifle you can use is a .22 for rabbits, squirrels, and the like.

If you're going with a shotgun, I'd suggest 12-gauge Magnum, #4 buckshot, and a full choke. You may or may not have pelt damage, but that would be my first choice for a shotgun.
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Where's that skeet, I use rifles all the time.
 
I live in a state where you could use a cannon if you like. But for coyotes in close (50 yards and under) I use a shotgun. A lot of our calling is done in thick brush or timber (yes we have trees in WY) there is usaually two of us hunting one will carry a rifle usaually my .220 swift and a shotgun loaded with #4 or #2 lead, over the past 30 years we have killed countless coyotes this way. We found early on that trying to hit a running dog at 35 yards with a varmit scope is kinda tricky, this is where the shotgun comes in. I have used everything from a 20 gauge to 10 gauge with the same results.

So learn how to call em in close and use a shotgun......

Keep your powder dry
Bob
 
I think that the best load for coyotes with the least pelt damage would probably be #4buckshot. There will be fewer holes but they will be a little bigger.
I have taken coyotes with a shotgun, both called in and chased up while bird hunting. Heavy field loads of #4, 5, or even 6 shot will roll em up close, but when they are the intended target rather than incidental, I prefer a larger shot size. Even 2's I would consider a little light and would prefer to go with BB as a minimum. Could also possibly use T or F goose loads.
Hevi-shot is also marketing a load they are calling Dead Coyote. Making some pretty impressive claims for it, check out their website. They have them in OO buck or T. I think I would go with the T to have a better pattern at longer ranges, OO may not fill in a pattern for a reliable kill at 50+yds.

bergie
 
my 00 buck out of my mossberg 835 put all of the pellets into the killzone at about 40-45 yards with a modified choke. Wait 1 pellet was missing off of the pattern, but still it patterns nicely. WIth a full choke i could probably use standard pressure 00 out to 50 maybe 55 yards, before wanting to step up to magnum level loads.
 
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