Author Topic: .22LR for close range yotes? (Read 683 times)

Creedmore · « **on:** October 06, 2003, 04:55:05 AM »

While dove hunting at one of my favorite tanks at the lease, I've seen at least 3 yotes patrolling the pasture. With a few calves in there, I have been thinking about taking along my 10" Contender in 22LR. I've seen them within 80 yards while dove hunting, and with a call and proper setup I'm sure I could get them to within 40 or 50. Would a LR be enough for a head-shot inside 50 yards? If so, can you suggest a good varmint round?

Lawdog · « **Reply #1 on:** October 06, 2003, 12:48:50 PM »

If you hit the right spot, yes it will kill. But the target is small and any movement on the coyotes part could end up as a wounded animal. Why not get a .223 Rem. barrel for your Contender. This would solve the problem. Lawdog

Ladobe · « **Reply #2 on:** October 06, 2003, 02:05:07 PM »

Ditto what Chris and Lawdog said. Coyote deserves more than a very iffy shot with a 22LR handgun. Take more gun or get some buckshot for the dove shotgun and call 'em in close.

Creedmore · « **Reply #3 on:** October 06, 2003, 05:11:38 PM »

Thanks for the input, guys. That's what I was looking for!