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 22lr coyote
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06/26/17 11:05 PM
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Dupi
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While hunting small game (cotton tail and jack) with my 22lr CZ. I spotted a coyote 60 yards out but didn't want to take a shot, wasn't sure 22lr would put the coyote down. Anyway, my question is can I ethically take down a coyote with a 22lr? Thanks
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Re: 22lr coyote
[Re: Dupi]
#6805087
06/26/17 11:14 PM
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Espy
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I carry a lever action 22 on my tractor and have put down many yotes with it.A good head shot and they drop.
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Re: 22lr coyote
[Re: Dupi]
#6805092
06/26/17 11:18 PM
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scalebuster
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While hunting small game (cotton tail and jack) with my 22lr CZ. I spotted a coyote 60 yards out but didn't want to take a shot, wasn't sure 22lr would put the coyote down. Anyway, my question is can I ethically take down a coyote with a 22lr? Thanks Why wouldn't you shoot? A 22LR is plenty for a coyote at 60 yards. Why would you care if you unethically wounded him as long as he died later? A good coyote is a dead coyote.
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Re: 22lr coyote
[Re: scalebuster]
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06/26/17 11:49 PM
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yotehater
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While hunting small game (cotton tail and jack) with my 22lr CZ. I spotted a coyote 60 yards out but didn't want to take a shot, wasn't sure 22lr would put the coyote down. Anyway, my question is can I ethically take down a coyote with a 22lr? Thanks Why wouldn't you shoot? A 22LR is plenty for a coyote at 60 yards. Why would you care if you unethically wounded him as long as he died later? A good coyote is a dead coyote.  x2
One shot is all it should take.
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Re: 22lr coyote
[Re: Dupi]
#6805129
06/26/17 11:55 PM
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Michael W.
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Shot in the head or through the ribs and he's a dead yote. Not sure it a shoulder shot would work.
A clear conscience is often the sign of a fuzzy memory.
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Re: 22lr coyote
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06/27/17 12:15 AM
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SnakeWrangler
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While hunting small game (cotton tail and jack) with my 22lr CZ. I spotted a coyote 60 yards out but didn't want to take a shot, wasn't sure 22lr would put the coyote down. Anyway, my question is can I ethically take down a coyote with a 22lr? Thanks Why wouldn't you shoot? A 22LR is plenty for a coyote at 60 yards. Why would you care if you unethically wounded him as long as he died later? A good coyote is a dead coyote. x2 .22 is more than enough...... 
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: 22lr coyote
[Re: Dupi]
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06/27/17 04:21 AM
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Dupi
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Sounds good, I will definitely will shoot it next time. As much as I hate coyotes or other pests I just don't feel right wounding an animal. But next time I will definitely put one in the head. I usually used my 223 coyote in the past.
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Re: 22lr coyote
[Re: Dupi]
#6807974
06/29/17 05:20 PM
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BushFamilyNine
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A straight on shot to the head might glance off. A side shot to the head would be best. As mentioned above, a shot to the heart or lungs while missing the shoulder blade would get the job done.
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Re: 22lr coyote
[Re: Dupi]
#6808028
06/29/17 06:19 PM
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Eyesofahunter
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First coyote I ever killed was with a S&W 63 revolver at 20 yards. More than enough IMO
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Re: 22lr coyote
[Re: Dupi]
#6808029
06/29/17 06:20 PM
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Aggieman775
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Yes. A 22 lr can put a hog down so a coyote should not be a problem
Last edited by Aggieman775; 06/29/17 06:21 PM.
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Re: 22lr coyote
[Re: Dupi]
#6808175
06/29/17 08:44 PM
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westtexaswatkins
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They always say a 22 has killed more deer than any other caliber (East Texas anyways  ) so I wouldn't hesitate to take that shot.
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Re: 22lr coyote
[Re: westtexaswatkins]
#6808181
06/29/17 08:52 PM
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SapperTitan
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They always say a 22 has killed more deer than any other caliber (East Texas anyways ) so I wouldn't hesitate to take that shot. and wounded even more
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Re: 22lr coyote
[Re: Dupi]
#6808396
06/30/17 01:03 AM
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skeeter22
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I would rather have a .22 mag but a well placed shot from a .22 long rifle will work.
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Re: 22lr coyote
[Re: Dupi]
#6808407
06/30/17 01:16 AM
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colt45-90
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hold on Newt, we got a runaway
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Re: 22lr coyote
[Re: Dupi]
#6808453
06/30/17 02:02 AM
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huntwest
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I shoot several a ear in the yard with a suppressed 22lr. Head shot works great but a lung shot does too.
Sometimes with a lung shot they will run away but that just keeps me from having to drag them out to the pasture.
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Re: 22lr coyote
[Re: SapperTitan]
#6825936
07/18/17 12:30 PM
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Deerhunter61
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They always say a 22 has killed more deer than any other caliber (East Texas anyways ) so I wouldn't hesitate to take that shot. and wounded even more
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Re: 22lr coyote
[Re: Michael W.]
#6825947
07/18/17 12:39 PM
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colt45-90
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Shot in the head or through the ribs and he's a dead yote. Not sure it a shoulder shot would work. this
hold on Newt, we got a runaway
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