Boot
Senior Member
Please, ladies and gentlemen, let's not turn this into a thread on whether or not the 22 Mag is the ideal coyote caliber. I know there may be better and bigger rounds for taking coyotes at extended ranges, however, due to where I can hunt, the 22 Mag rimfire will be my chosen gun for the task. With that being said, I want to hear from the guys and gals that use the 22 Mag to hunt small game, and varmints. I am specifically looking for info on what ammo you use with success, or have used, and didn't like. I'm not so much concerned with the accuracy of a given round, as I am with the bullet performance on the animal itself. I'll take several of the top recomendations to the range, and see what my rifle likes best, and go from there. I'd very much like to hear from anyone that hunts coyotes, bobcats or other small game, and has first hand reviews on what bullet type/weight/brand has really performed well for them. All of my shots will be at less than 150yds, with most being at 80yds or less. I am very aware that bullet placement is the most important issue, but would like to have an idea of what to expect from a few different types of bullets that folks have had good results with, or what to stay away from. And any of you .17HMR guys out there that want to chime in, please do, as my hunting partner will be using that for our coyote hunts. Thanks in advance, and we will appreciate any help, advice, hints, tips, or tricks of the trade as this is the first time we've seriously wanted to start hunting anything smaller than deer.