Acceptable caliber??

[Back40hunter]

What are your thoughts on a 22mag as a varmint rifle? I do not anticipate any shots over 100 yards. Will my little magnum do the job on a coyote?

 

[stonecreek]

Yes it will. May not be the best caliber but with proper shot placement will kill within that range. Have killed several with 22 magnum. Recovery can be difficult at times with yotes with that caliber.

 

[model88_308]

Agree with above. And, if you're not wanting to recover the yote, good chance he will relocate himself before the dirt nap.

 

[Mark K]

A plain ole .22LR will kill a coyote...shot placement is key.

 

[Buckhead]

I have taken Coyotes with both a .17 HMR and a .22 Mag. Both called in close with a Foxpro. They will spin and run unless you hit them in the head or neck. Attached is a pic of one I took with my CZ 452 in HMR.

 

[trad bow]

I like the 22 mag for calling coyotes in the woods. I always try for head shot. Even shot a couple hogs coming in to the rabbit cry.

 

[blt152]

I've shot several coyotes with a 22mag. The key is shot placement. If you want to put your hands on him right there, shoot them in the head. If not, shoot behind the shoulder in the heart and lungs and let the buzzards tell you where it is.

 

[Permitchaser]

I've killed coyotes with a 22 LR. DRT

 

[sleepr71]

Totally agree. Head or neck shots..IF you want to put him down DRT. A 22LR Stinger is potent within 50 yds or so. Even a Grey Fox is a tough little dude,and requires good shot placement😉

 

[Pig Predator]

OH NO! Not another head shot thread....

 

[Geno67]

Get some jacketed soft points and it'll knock the poop out of them.