jonnyr7 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 how far would be considered effective for #4 buckshot for coyotes? i've heard different things from everyone i've asked. is 70 yards too much to hope for? also does anyone know what kind of range a 30-30 has for coyotes? i realize that's probably not the best gun for the job, but my resources along with my money are quite limited. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 I would try pattering it like you would a turkey gun:rolleyes: Make a target out of construction paper and see what you get at different distanace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyr7 Posted March 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 so how do you figure out what the impact is? you know like if its enough to knock down the wiley coyote? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 personal judgment:rolleyes: What you think would make a clean kill.Just guessing 40 yards:confused: If you are looking for a 70 yard shot, use that 30-30:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyr7 Posted March 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 how far out do you think i can be with that 30-30? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 I have only shot mine at 100 yards{because the place where I shoot at.} Just guessing 150-175:confused: Might have to aim a little hi:rolleyes: Let me know how it works out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyr7 Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 ok sounds good, thanks a lot man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curdog Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 The other morning a yote ruined my turkey hunt. 3 1/2 #6s swarmed him at 40 yards. He didnt take another step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyr7 Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 do you think he came in cause you were calling turkeys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelund79 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 #4 buck out of my Patternmaster Long Range tube gives me what I believe a lethal pattern to 50 yds max. Similar pattern out of T shot from Dead Coyote(Hevi-Shot). If I need to shoot further than that I use a rifle. Your 30-30 should be just fine, however, the same limitations for deer would be there for coyote, perhaps even more due to the smaller kill zone. They do make accelerator loads (smaller bullet w/ sabot), but those are a pretty penny. I'd stick to what my gun likes for deer loads (for my Marlin 336 its 150gr Winchester SP's). Good luck in your hunts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyr7 Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 hey thanks a lot blue! if you were to go out with unlimited funds, what do you think would be the absolute ideal coyote gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotewannabe Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 hey thanks a lot blue! if you were to go out with unlimited funds, what do you think would be the absolute ideal coyote gun? Excuse my butting in, but i think without considering the price, a Remington Model 700 VS SF II would do nicely. Others may argue, but in my opinion, the Remington 700 is the best hunting rifle out there. Period. Hornady makes some good factory ammunition if you dont reload. Hope that helps. Keep us updated on your coyote kills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Stick with the 30-30 for shots out to 200 yards and you'll be ok. The drop will be significant though at that range, so if you're zeroed at 100 you'll need to compensate a bit when you have a 200 yard shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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