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Topic: If you could have only one coyote rifle..
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skoal
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posted May 12, 2008 03:13 PM
What would it be?
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Leonard
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posted May 12, 2008 04:20 PM
Wanna get "Banned from the Forum" on the darkside, after being vilified? Just remember, there is only 1 possibility, and it starts with a 1. This is out of order, but have you ever seen a coyote blown to hell with God's caliber?
Okay, anyway. (inside joke)
The correct answer would be a 22-250 but just for laughs, let's view some replies, shall we?
Come on, don't be scared!
Good hunting. LB
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TA17Rem
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posted May 12, 2008 05:16 PM
I ain't scared of nothing.. !7 Pred. all the way baby... ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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Kokopelli
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posted May 12, 2008 06:53 PM
(1) 12 gauge pump.
(2) .223 Mini-14
(3) Savage .223/12ga O/U.
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mifox
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posted May 12, 2008 07:31 PM
.222, and yes I'm old.
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Leonard
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posted May 12, 2008 07:47 PM
koko, the man said to PICK ONE! But, I got to admit, your number 2 is (edit: interesting)
Good hunting. LB
[ May 12, 2008, 08:01 PM: Message edited by: Leonard ]
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TA17Rem
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posted May 12, 2008 08:01 PM
Looks like the man prefers shotguns over a rifle..LOL
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honestjohn
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posted May 12, 2008 08:41 PM
I must be getting old also,the .222 is what I use the most.I think it is because I miss less frequent with it.LOL
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Leonard
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posted May 12, 2008 08:43 PM
Welcome to The New Huntmasters, honestjohn. Glad to have you on board.
Good hunting. LB
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Q-Wagoner
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posted May 12, 2008 08:57 PM
I have shot a few with the 220 and it works well.
Good hunting.
Q,
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Kokopelli
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posted May 12, 2008 08:59 PM
Leo, this concept of 'pick just one gun'..........I don't understand it. Those are the ones that I keep handy in the truck, to pick from stand to stand.
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3 Toes
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posted May 13, 2008 05:31 AM
It would be a .24 caliber for me. Either a .243 or a 6mm. I already have one of each and could survive fine with either. It would be a bolt gun, both of mine are Sakos. Minimum 24 inch barrel.
I will admit I sure like my AR in .204 but the question was one rifle so I'll stick with the old solid all conditions standby.
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Kelly Jackson
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posted May 13, 2008 05:53 AM
I like the AR's, but if I could only have one coyote rifle it would be my old 22-250 bolt gun.
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Catfish
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posted May 13, 2008 07:25 AM
Skoal,
Are you crazy??? ONLY ONE coyote rifle???? That`s crazy!!! I carry 2 in my pick-up at all time, some times more. I`ve got them in .17 cal, .20 cal, .22 cal, .24 cal, .25 cal, and .284 cal, and you want me to go down to just 1????? NO WAY BABY !!!!!!
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skoal
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posted May 13, 2008 09:32 AM
Hang on Catfish , Its only a question not a proposal. I have two good shooting 22-250's and a couple of ar's as well as a couple of shot guns just for predators. I was thinking of having another ar in .204 and just wanted to see if anyone mentioned the caliber , it got little note which makes me question my thinking,this is a good thing,Thanks for all the responses.
(edit) to note yes I am crazy.
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skoal
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posted May 13, 2008 10:19 AM
Mr. Taylor
You mentioned your AR in .204 What do you like about it and what keeps it in the armory rather than in the field. with my current AR's both in .223 one has a heavy bbl and is in fact heavy as well as loud it stays home alot, my other is just a vanilla stag arms its just boring.
I was wanting a .204 with as short a bbl as possible wthout defeating the .204 and as light as it can be made.as well as some cool finish just to make me want to pick it up.
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JoeF
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posted May 13, 2008 11:46 AM
22-250, sporter weight, 24" barrel.
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Kelly Jackson
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posted May 13, 2008 12:44 PM
Paul,
If you are asking the question, if you could only have an AR in one caliber to coyote hunt with………….I would say the 204…..
Not Cal and I would like to see what he has to say also, but I would offer this.
I bought a couple of 204 upper last summer. I sold one to a buddy and had a lighter one built. It has a 21” Shilen barrel turned to .660 in front of and under the hand guard. I went with a 21” after looking at the report Bullberry put out on 204 barrel length verses velocity. It weighs comparable to a 16” HBar (.750) profiled upper.
I emailed Cal last summer also to ask him what bullet and real world performance he was getting in his upper. On his recommendation and others I visited with, I loaded up some 35gr Berger’s.
I used the 204, 233 and 25WSSM uppers last year and I know I shot over thirty coyotes with the 204. Only one was not recovered. I do have to say that Bean found a couple that I had shot broadside and they left the scene into the high grass. The same as they would with the 223 every now and again.
This combo was easy on fur and I had no exits on cats as close as 15 steps.
Kelly
one with the new pup JRT doing tricks
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Leonard
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posted May 13, 2008 01:44 PM
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204, 233 and 25WSSM uppers
Umm? Should we assume a typo, Kelly?
Personal to Paul
Don't do it, big fella! In the name of all that's Holy! It's like crack. You start out with just a taste and before you realize it, it's semiauto city. Besides, one good shot is all you need?
You know; Byron uses an AR. Need I say more?
Good hunting. LB
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Kelly Jackson
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posted May 13, 2008 01:57 PM
L. Yep typo. 233 should have been 223....and you are right you can't hardly stop at one.....but Paul said he already has a couple....it already too late for him I am afraid...
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skoal
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posted May 13, 2008 02:51 PM
Cant wait til its time to go after em again and I can stop all this nonsense in the off time!
Your right Kelly its been too late for me for along time! and dont worry Leonard ther is no .17 in my future. I dont shoot prairie dogs Yet.......
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Tim Behle
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posted May 13, 2008 10:10 PM
I'd have to say that the closest to perfect, across the board coyote rifle would be the 22-250.
But for myself, I prefer the 17 Remington.
As for actions, why would any one who knows how to shoot, choose anything but a bolt action?
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Rich
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posted May 14, 2008 05:06 AM
Only ONE coyote rifle? .243 Winchester with 24 inch barrel.
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If you call the coyotes in close, you won't NEED a high dollar range finder.
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UTcaller
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posted May 14, 2008 08:57 AM
For 18 years it was a .22-250,the last 3 were the .204.Both were great.
But this year I will probably shoot my new .17 Remington Exclusively....
Next year it may be the .14 walker.....LOL
Good Hunting Chad
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Leonard
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posted May 14, 2008 09:02 AM
I think I'm going to be sick! BOO!
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