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12 gauge loads to #6623995 01/09/17 06:25 PM
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It's probably been discussed before but can't figure out how to search effectively with phone. What 12 gauge shot loads are recommended for coyotes/bobcats?

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#4 buckshot
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BB's

both in 3 or 3.5"

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What ever you choose make sure to pattern it

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Lead or steel?

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It doesn't matter for lead or steel. Someone might typ in to say which one shots farther and holds a better pattern.

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Originally Posted By: Lipan Creep
#4 buckshot
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both in 3 or 3.5"



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I once did the same searching/testing; what I found: (affordable)
#4 buckshot Lead 3" (qty41 .22cal pellets buffered!) (Remington Express Magnum #4 3"); 5ct/$5.99 @ Gander Mountain
Bang/flop; NO run-off's; 40 - 50 yards (patterned)

Best performance for under $1.50 a round;


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If I go steel will I need to have an external choke tube for full choke?

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I would not go steel. Follow what oldoak2000 said - 3" Remington #4 buck = Good medicine on predators. Good Huntin'

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Thank you for the info!

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NO STEEL...... YOTES #4 BUCK
CATS/FOX #4 OR#2 LEAD TURKEY.

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Please explain why no steel....


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Steel is less dense and does not carry the same energy over distance as lead shot. So, it takes a larger steel shot to equate to the power of a smaller lead shot.

Why steel wouldn't work on a coyote though, I'm not sure. Perhaps the intention was shot size. Not sure you can get steel in larger buck shot sizes.


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....and Rem Express and Win SuperX #4 buck is found at literally any sporting goods store. I may be wrong, but I dont even think commercially loaded steel buckshot can even be found.

3 inch #4 is a volley of 42 .26 cal pellets raining down on them. Its an absolute hammer on coyotes and cats out to about 50-60 paces. breaks bones!

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Hornady makes a Heavy Coyote Magnum load. It is deadly. I smoked a yote last year at 70yds with it. I've since switched loads to a more expensive load in the Winchester Varmint X. Both devastating for yotes.

I run the dead coyote choke in my 12 gauge. I've tested just about every #4 buck out there and they do ok at best. I've lost more animals with the #4 buck than the other 2 shells I mentioned. #4 patterns well in the 20-30 yd range. I wanted something that would reach out to 50 yds without spending the $ on the dead coyote T shot.
In the Winchesters, Im getting 42ish bb's in a 12" circle at 40 yds. The #4 buck, I'd be lucky to get 6-8.

It is what it is, I shoot the Hornadys when I don't have a chance to order the Winchesters. Both are great shotgun rounds for yotes.


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