Whats the best caliber for yotes???

[Duck-Hunter]

I figured i would start it off.

[FISH]

if you don't care how much damage is done your deer rifle works great. i use a .243 for yotes, works great, i might be getting a .204 or 17 rem soon though

[alexsalmon]

Since no one has chimed in i'll throw in my 2 cents.

Caliber is a personal choice but different guns are better suited in different areas. Think of where you will be hunting, if its going to be open timber or even a field I would go with a .223, .243, .22 250, or something or that sort. If you will be hunting a swamp or area with thick cover I would no doubt go with a shot gun. 12 gauge is a great yote gun and can shoot 50+yrds without much trouble which will be a long distance for a swamp or thick area.

[Huntsman27]

17s, 22s, and 6 MM are most popular. They all work well. Even big bores work in a pinch. Looking to buy a new one tomorrow. Either a CZ 527 in 221 Fireball, or 204 Ruger.
Flipside? a new 220 Swift, probably a Rem 700 fluted SS model.

[TimberTim]

I am taking my 12 year old out varmit hunting and getting in on the Predator hunt contest here in the U.P.

I myself will use my .243....but was thinking of having my 12 year old son use the (Single shot .22) as he has been shooting it for a year and is very good w/ it.

Any suggesstions on type of round to use??

Thanks,

TimberTim

[uptracker]

I believe if you're starting out, a 223, 22-250, or 243 is best. The reason being is their are a lot of laods out there and the re-sale value will always be there if you decide to upgrade. These are old calibers that are used in numerous applications. The 223 will be the cheapest to shoot, but the 22-250 will have a flatter trajectory. I believe the 223 is best though because I've called in fox and anything else can put a hampering on them in a hurry.

There is no best varmint rifle though. They all do the job. Just depends on how far you wanna shoot and how much pelt damage you believe is minor.

[griffondog]

22-250 is my favorite round to shoot. But since I live in Oakland county I use a 22 hornet alot. The noise doesn't alarm the neighbors like the 22-250 and it gets the job done to 200 yards.


TimberTIM

I would have the boy shoot a shotgun instead of a 22. Even if it's a 20ga loaded with 2 shot.


Griffondog

[QuakrTrakr]

I agree with the shotgun for the boy. It'll knock the dog down easier without worrying so much about shot placement. When we do most of our setups, I let my buddy shoot his 22-250 while I call with a 12 gauge. I have a Rem 700 in 204 too, but since he's better at long shots, and I'm better at calling I let him shoot. Alot of it's personal preference, but terrain distates what to use. I've used my 17 HMR before, but never could get a shot off.

[elvis]

i here all this talk about shot size etc for shotguns and im assuming all you guys are using Mod. chokes

does anyone ever up it to full or sumthin', i have a .665 i use for turkey that i could only imagine would be to small

i dont have a full choke to pattern with just curious if you guys have??

[griffondog]

With large shot sizes I get the best pattern out of a patternmaster choke tube. I use the same tube for goose hunting.


Griffondog

[elvis]

any idea what size that patternmaster choke tube is??? (.XXX)???

[Cobra]

A 223 and a well patterning shotgun with some dead 'yote is all you'll ever need. I fling a 17 Rem and 220 Swift at them simply becuase they're my favorite 2 rifles and most accurate sport weights and a 30yr old Mossberg that really likes throwing tungsten T's.

[griffondog]

Elvis

I'm shooting the benelli standard tube. They have a extended tube that my friend shoots but when were patterning its real tight up close and doesn't add a whole lot more at 40 yards.

Griffondog

[trapwise]

i use a 223 with 60 bullets, 22-250 with 55 grain bullet and a 243 with 75 grain bullet, i don't care about pelt damage, as i hunt them in the summer.:)

[Huntsman27]

woodchucks..........pelt damage? bawahahahah~!!!

[GoneHunting]

I am taking my 12 year old out varmit hunting and getting in on the Predator hunt contest here in the U.P.

I myself will use my .243....but was thinking of having my 12 year old son use the (Single shot .22) as he has been shooting it for a year and is very good w/ it.

Any suggesstions on type of round to use??

Thanks,

TimberTim

cci velocitor retains the most energy. But as with any .22 distance is limited, and shot placement is a must. 12 guage with #4 buck shot or dead coyote load would be a better choice if he can handle it.

[Bullets & Bandaids]

I'm new to this web site, and to coyote hunting. I'm going this coming weekend to Crawford County for coyote, and trying to find if and where it says what calibers are legal in Michigan. The DNR Hunting guide isn't clear (to me) what calibers I can use. It mentions .22 and smaller, but I can't imagine that I am reading it right. I will be hunting in an area that I have seen and heard them before, and I can get about 100 yard shot. I'm not going for the hide, so I would like to reach out and touch them with my 300 WSM. (practicing for November...) Also, the way I read the guide, I Do Not have to wear hunter orange. I need some direction.

Thanks in advance, and this is a great site!

[QuakrTrakr]

I'm new to this web site, and to coyote hunting. I'm going this coming weekend to Crawford County for coyote, and trying to find if and where it says what calibers are legal in Michigan. The DNR Hunting guide isn't clear (to me) what calibers I can use. It mentions .22 and smaller, but I can't imagine that I am reading it right. I will be hunting in an area that I have seen and heard them before, and I can get about 100 yard shot. I'm not going for the hide, so I would like to reach out and touch them with my 300 WSM. (practicing for November...) Also, the way I read the guide, I Do Not have to wear hunter orange. I need some direction.

Thanks in advance, and this is a great site!
.22 rimfire and smaller is for night-time hunting. Other than that, you can use any caliber you like. Hunter orange IS required for coyote hunting. Although that is a dumb rule. We're trying to get that changed in legislature, along with hopefully allowing coyote hunting from elevated platforms.

[Bullets & Bandaids]

Thanks for the info. If I have any luck I will post the pictures.

[mulley5531]

I recently purchase the spr94 12/3006, combo at personalsecurityzone.com had the best price, they are out of AZ but will ship to any FFL dealer, mine only charged $10 for the transaction. I was very excited, the finish is a matt/satin on the wood, the blueing is not the shiny but rather satin as well. Feel and ballance is good. I tested all the choke tubes and they all performed as expected. It took me a while to find scope rings for the 11mm rail, but found a decent par on an airgun site from A.G.E. I mounted a 3x9 on it and zeroed the scope yesterday, at the range using remington umc 150gr MJ.(metal jacket pokes nice holes w/out the exposive exit) It only took me 4 shots at 50yds, and then one at 100yds to confirm the 2 in over. Slugs hit real low at 100yds. I forgot to swap out the choke tube and shot my two #4 buck loads, which in the im. cy. 25yds would be ok, I will test the Full with the 3" buck shot while on coyote safari next weekend. 41 pellets should lay down a tree clearing swath of destuction.
I'll be honest i was a bit concerned on how dainty the 06 barrel is but it shoots very well. There is a screw head bolt 1/2 way up the barrel which appears to be an adjuster for zeroing in the barells but I havent confirmed it. I really dont envision loading up a slug with the 06 but its nice to know where they hit.
The break action was very stiff at first but has loosened up after firing. It still doesnt fall open but it doesnt take an act of strength and leverage any longer.
I will be the envy at the next coyote (porcupine) weekend.
While i probably wont swap out my browning bar deer rifle for the combo, I may keep it along in my blind during deer season for the coyote or bobcat that wanders by. I hate carrying two guns but the 270 with core lokt bullets just does too much pelt damage.

[Chip]

Okay, I have never hunted coyote seriously before, so bear with me. It seems to me that according to the regs I can shoot any rifle or shotgun I want during the day. Also, according to some of the posts, we can use buck shot or turkey loads for the up close shots. Now at night, it has to be a .22 or smaller rifle if I am reading it correctly.

I'd like to take my little brother out this weekend and try it out where I have seen a few coyotes, so I want to be legal. We would be using a call and wagging a rabbit skin as a decoy, and having the main shooter set up well downwind to cut them off on the approach. I figured dusk and dawn would be best chances, but if anyone has advice, I'll take it. Thanks for any clarification you can give.

Chip

[deathfromabove]

The Best Caller is far more important than the caliber............;)

[CL-Lewiston]

And if going at dusk be careful as to the rimfire rule. You may think it is still day(light). Fishcop may say night-no centerfire-depending how long you stay out.

[stevetrapper]

im looking to buy one any one have one for sale

[QuakrTrakr]

im looking to buy one any one have one for sale
Careful, no selling guns on this site. I know you're new.........