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Shot size for coyotes
« on: March 14, 2007, 02:29:30 AM »
In my area of the southern Piedmont of Virginia, we are finally getting coyotes in some numbers.  My mailbox is at a narrow point between two large acreages of thick brush.  My neighbor has seen a pack of about 6 coyotes crossing  at  the mailbox and coming onto his farm.  They seem to have a knack of showing up when he can't get his hands on a gun.  Another neighbor and I are planning on getting up close and personal with the coyotes in the brush. I have seen a number of posts talking about using shotguns.  I recall Barnes in his Cartridges of the World, talking about shooting at a coyote with #4 buck and not hitting it.  What shot sizes have you used in close encounters and what were the results?

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Re: Shot size for coyotes
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2007, 03:12:57 AM »

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I have not used shotguns on Coyotes but, A lot of my friends have with good luck. I would think any of the buckshot loads would work great depending on how thick the brush was and how close the shots would be.
I am sure one of my friends will come on a little later and give you some sound advice on shotgunning coyotes. Thanks for the post Oldtimer and have a good day.......Joe........
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Re: Shot size for coyotes
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2007, 06:24:50 AM »
Anything between lead BB and #4 buck. Make sure bird shot is plated and make sure your gun patterns evenly.