I picked up mine for around $185, on sale. I knew an old guy that used to eat deer year round. .223 ammmo is about as cheap as .22 mag too. But it has the same problem as the 17 HRM, unless I get a head shot. I'm talking about the air rifle itself, not the pellet. I agree, it would be very inhumane with a pellet gun. Imagine, 8 hours in a cage. It kills on smaller game, but a coyote has more muscle mass and larger bones. - posted in Coyote Hunting: How effective is the .22 Mag on a Coyotes? Coyotes never saw the man, they just saw the horse as long as tack was not clanking or people were talking. If you can take the eye out of a fly at 50 yards with a .22 mag round but can’t hit the broad side of a barn with a .44 mag then pick the .22 mag because you are dead with the .44 mag. Use enough gun for what your hunting. Thats a good point about the ammo being as cheap as 22 mag. Church Key, there's a lot of good info posted here, and the pards are absolutely right about being able to handle a coyote with anything from .22 LR to .44 mag. It makes an adequate crow rifle at longer range and will drop a coyote on the farm with proper shot placement. I have a .22 mag and have never used it on coyote. The 223 is good for yotes to about 300 yds. The .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire cartridge has a long history since its invention in 1959 by Winchester. I love the 22 Mag, but not on coyotes. Rifle cleaning kit for primitive wilderness living, If this is your first visit, be sure to Based upon your need for a rimfire. Ain't everybody born rich. Can A 22 Cal Air Rifle Kill A Coyote And Can You Shoot22 Mag In A 22 Lr Rifle is best in online store. Also, this question has hit this forum in various forms about 50 times. A 22 mag will kill a coyote under certain circumstances,but not the best choice.Go with a centerfire. The 22lr is deadly, I like the 22 magnum more than newer more expensive varmint ammo. Yes, it’s possible. If you can't make a quick ,clean kill with something you can be confident will do the job right the first time,you should wait until you get something that can - ethically speaking.I kill animals as a hunter, but I don't enjoy seeing them suffer. Each Coyote was killed with one shot apiece. 4. I've been tickled pink ever since! I picked up the shotgun for $85 so I know there high quality for the price. .22 Mag for Coyotes? I was just going to use my 22 LR with high velocity bullets but after reading some posts on here I decided against it. 31 0 6. Yes, if you could throw your rifle at 750 feet per second, and it hit the coyote, it would probably kill it. My buddy shot one at around 75yds in the chest, course, we had to finish it … a great deal. Would you recomend any guns for that price? I've seen a coyote shot four times in the vital area of the chest and run over four miles, never to be found. I hunted with a Ruger all stainless Boat paddle 22 mag rifle most of the time with Walmart's finest camo duct tape on the barrel. I shoot them with what I am carrying at the time. I believe one with a scope was $250 or so. Would the .22 mag kill with a … I killed a lot of coyotes with this method as I was far away from roads in rough country. For $250 you can get a good used .223, or even a new NEF. It's over 150 ft.lbs of energy which would be more than enough for rabbits. Even with solids, it may prove a bit much on squirrels, upland birds, or rabbit inside 50 yards. I would opt for the .22 magnum. I'm talking about the air rifle itself, not the pellet. A .22 mag will kill a coyote just fine at 50 yards. If you want to use an air rifle for coyotes or hogs, you're gonna need a bigger and more powerful caliber. It is also good for plinking and increasing freehand consistency. Im just having a problem deciding whether a .22 magnum rimfire cartridge is better for killing coyotes than a .22 LR cartridge. If you think you can hit a 2″ target at 100 yards with an air rifle consistently. * The .22LR is not recommended to kill Coyotes humanely. Found a Tasco World Class 3x9x55 on sale for about 60 bones. The SPS Varmint model in particular is offered in the .22-250 Remington, .223 Remington, and .308 Winchester calibers, each of which is more than suitable for taking out coyotes. I would rather have the larger mass of a .22 mag. I got a lot of use out of my old ALICEs -- I had the medium and the extra-large one. You might lose a few to die later. They eat too many deer and small game to have my sympathy. I end up blood trailing the coyotes. Even on our big northern foxes you need a well placed shot or you will lose some. I have seldom seen a coyote killed mercifully with a .22 LR. I stick to head shots under 50 yards for 22LR, under 100 yards for 22 mag and 17HMR. we shoot coyotes with any gun we have with us we hate em and we're overpopulated we shoot em with anything even pepper em with a shotgun if were turkey hunting and one walks out and a 22 will kill one, well I know this old timer that shot his first deer with 22 short.I think 22 will kill on but just go with a 223. I hunted with a Ruger all stainless Boat paddle 22 mag rifle most of the time with Walmart's finest camo duct tape on the barrel. This page was generated at 06:32 PM. Mostly two different rifles get the bulk of the hunting. I am starting up trapping, and I am 14 and not yet old enough to carry a firearm alone (even though I have my license. If you try it all you're going to do is educate it and possibly cripple it. a 22 will kill a deer if you hit it properly. !thats cheap...cant go wrong either they shoot awesome. It has almost no recoil, yet can put down even larger coyotes out to 100 yards, or so, with good placement. Welcome to Field and Streams's Answers section. .22 Mag for Coyotes? Your question was a great start to learning about what to use. Out west here a coyote is about worthless not matter the time of year and most of us shoot them on sight and leave them where they fall. Lv 7. Before you say the .22 mag won't kill a rabbit or squirrel, at 75 yards, it has more energy than a regular 22 lr at the MUZZLE. Im just having a problem deciding whether a .22 magnum rimfire cartridge is better for killing coyotes than a .22 LR cartridge. I have harvested quite a few fox in winter with the 22mag by squeeking them out but never took a shot over 50 yards. The 17 HMR is indeed capable of and an able Coyote killer! I have killed them at 40 yards with my 22 mag. I notice the 180 degree different coverage on NPR, NYT, and twitter feeds of major journos. A 22 mag will kill a coyote under certain circumstances,but not the best choice.Go with a centerfire. Don't set your expectations too high and hold out for a more expensive gun. I will look at an NEF in .223. lol silver...thanks … - posted in Coyote Hunting: How effective is the .22 Mag on a Coyotes? Apr 8, 2012 #4 S. silvertip-co Well-Known Member. The new little bullet became an instant hit because it was a quiet rimfire round that could kill foxes and coyotes out past 100 yards. I have a .17 HMR and have made 200 yard shots on p.dogs and jackrabbits. In your opinion is the 22 Magnum enough for coyotes? Truck loads of big deer were taken by local poachers, but now they have no trucks and no licenses, head shots and vital shots equate to dead. In this situation, the hunter didn’t have the time or the position to make a head shot. If you are very serious about the NEF single shot you might want to check out, The Official Predator Masters Search Engine, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nef-singleshot/. Good way to look at it. check out the. JHP. * A.22 Magnum will change the way you hunt squirrels and is coyote-capable out to 100 yards, with the proper bullet. Neither me or my dad reload but we might start if I get one of those rifles. My limited experience with the .22 magnum has accounted for one coyote, one bobcat, one gray fox, and a few groundhogs. Save your money and get them with a "real" firearm. and im shooting about 1-1.5 5 shot groups at 100 yards. Joined Jun 20, 2007 Messages 1,133 Location PUEBLO, CO, USA. Introduced in 1959, the .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (22 WMR) is the quintessential ranch rifle round. Savage Mark II 22 LR rifle. Sure. The .22 Magnum increases the range from 30 to 100 yards. Even with solids, it may prove a bit much on squirrels, upland birds, or rabbit inside 50 yards. stalkingbear, Oct 9, 2011. stalkingbear, Oct 9, 2011. * The .22LR is not recommended to kill Coyotes humanely. Game you can take with .22 Magnum includes anything you can take with the .22 LR, although at longer range. Depending on the precision your rifle is capable of, type of ammunition used, and size of your quarry the 22 magnum can be effective from 50 to 150 yards. Generally, the .22 Magnum Rim Fire has shed bullet velocity to the extent that hitting a small game kill zone at distances beyond 125 yards becomes unreliable. The .22 magnum that he had fired that day was a semi-auto that had a plastic stock, and was a bit heavy, but he thought that a .22 magnum would be an ideal coyote rifle, at least under the conditions that his gun would be used. Developed by in 1959 by Winchester, for their Model 61 pump rifle, the.22 Winchester Magnum, also called.22 WMR or Winchester Magnum Rimfire was a … Look up the footpound charts for various game animals. * The Minimum caliber to use on Coyote's is a 22 Magnum. Where I hunt is usually creek bottoms and maybe some small feilds so shots won't be over 100 yds. Probably cheaper!! I would suggest the multi-piece brass rods with a brush for each caliber... keep it simple. So he says I can't trap coyotes until I'm 15 bc I can't kill one, but I have a 22. Can you kill a coyote with a 22 wmr? Depending on where you live, you can usually find somebody close by that is more than willing to help you out if you need some assistance getting rid of the coyotes… A friend of mine droped a dog at 115 yards with a .17 hmr once and I would think a .22 mag would do the same. It will penetrate. .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire. Yes, though you are best limited to small coyotes and under 50 yards for the .22 Long Rifle. oldandtreacherous May 3, 2017. It has almost no recoil, yet can put down even larger coyotes out to 100 yards, or so, with good placement. Advantages: Deep-penetrating, high-weight-retention bullet (perfect for larger animals within the cartridge’s capabilities), descent accuracy, moderate cost. i have one with a walnutstock and bull barrel and it only cost 209.00. i just put a cheap tasco 29.99 3x9x40 scope on it and shoot factory federal .55 grain nosler tips about 14 bucks per box and they leave no exit hole. Excellent suggestion for a low cost, accurate centerfire coyote killer. I had read that the .22 mag will kill a Coyote. The .22 Magnum increases the range from 30 to 100 yards. Sine the .22 caliber rifle isn’t as powerful as larger hunting rifles, it can only be used for hunting game animals. I had a coyote kill one of my cats and I was going to kill it but then realized I let the cat out so it was my fault. Chief38 I live to the north of you and I used my 22 mag to kill 6 coyotes last year. Now will we try for the .177 pellet gun? Oct 9, 2011 #9 . SMACK!!!! There's NO WAY I'd try to kill a coyote with a .177 pellet rifle!!!!! If you want the hides a bigger gun will increase your recovery rates. * The Minimum caliber to use on Coyote's is a 22 Magnum. If you doubt its killing power watch the swamp men kill 700lb gators with them with a single shot behind the eyes. You can easily take down winged game animals such as small birds like quails, larger birds including pheasant, partridge, grouse, woodcock, duck, and goose. As a result, I don't hunt with anyone using one for coyotes. If you can hit a small target consistently at long distances. I have killed several coyotes with the .22 Mag and CCI Maxi-Mag +V Hollow Pointt. (no guns)? Can A 22 Cal Air Rifle Kill A Coyote And Can You Shoot22 Mag In A 22 Lr Rifle is best in online store. I have harvested quite a few fox in winter with the 22mag by squeeking them out but never took a shot over 50 yards. Now if I could figure out how you're getting 50 gr. If you try using your Gamo on coyotes or … .22 mags are not a good coyote caliber, especially for someone just starting out. The .22 WMR is a real wonder. I know nothing about centerfire rifles and neither does any body I know. I have shot a couple with a 22 LR, but most with my shotgun while bird hunting. What Animals Can You Hunt With A .22 Caliber Rifle. Ask your question in a manner that does not make you look caliber challenged, and you might get an intelligent answer. you may need multiple rounds. Apr 8, 2012 #5 J. jcooper1389 Member. Gamekings in a 22 Mag, I … Im thinking that it is, but im basically wondering which is a better buy and if i can kill a coyote with a headshot Darrel. I wouldn't care if it did go off and die somewhere else. A cast iron frying pan up side the head will probably kill it but that would not be my weapon of choice and neither would a .22. And I was wondering what you think about the gun. Air rifle, especially a .22, only has a few foot pounds of force (that is the key for lethality). can you kill a coyote with a .22 LR? * You will only end up wounding, crippling, and injuring them more often than cleanly killing them. Oh, I haven't written off the 22 Mag at all. Hell just use grenades put it to rest PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!! Here you will find hunting, fishing, and survival tips from the editors of Field and Stream, as well as recommendations from readers like yourself. I also suggest that you read everything you can on the .223 Rem on the web and a good reloading manual. With a .22 WMR case necked down to a miniature .17-caliber bullet, the velocities sizzled and small targets like prairie dogs were in trouble. I prefer my 264 Win Mag when I am actually hunting them. I have seen coyotes being token down with it as a kid successfully from more than 35 yards ( … Absolutely, but only a head shot will result in a humane kill. Neither of those is ideal for coyote, especially at 75 yards, but .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (.22 WMR, .22 Mag) is a better choice by a small margin. Magnum? A friend of mine droped a dog at 115 yards with a .17 hmr once and I would think a .22 mag would do the same. Yes, if you could throw your rifle at 750 feet per second, and it hit the coyote, it would probably kill it. Use enough accuracy, it's never the gun's fault. I know someone who did it. I am a Hunter and I like a clean kill and do not like to see an animal "suffer" by shooting it with a smaller bullet. You might favor just a couple, but coyotes don’t like any of them. * Never attempt to aim and shoot them in the head because you will either miss hitting them or end up cruelly wounding them instead of killing them. Wyoming covered it well. See the head shot on a hog with a 22lr in the video below. The .22 Magnum is a significant extra in oomph and range, the .17 Magnum is better than the .22 Magnum under 75 yards, but the .22 Magnum comes back as the king between 75 and 100 yards. Yeah it will kill one. Sourdough Dave took the words right out of my mouth. If you can propel an air rifle that shoots .25 caliber pellets up to 750 feet per second, it would easily kill a coyote. yes it will if you hit it properly. Her husband shoots them with a 308 while his dad shoots them with 22 rifles. Why is everyone afraid to use a proper caliber on coyotes? Sine the .22 caliber rifle isn’t as powerful as larger hunting rifles, it can only be used for hunting game animals. Allow me to further echo the suggestions towards the NEF in .223. The subject of .22 Magnum for defense often comes up. While there is little doubt that a .22 will kill a Coyote, I personally would use something heavier. And don't forget to check out the latest reviews on guns and outdoor gear on fieldandstream.com. Or would it have to be a head shot? a gun is a gun and if you hit something properly with the bullet you are shooting you will most likely kill it. Like I said I probabl won't be past 100 yds but if I do how far can I shoot with a .223 or .22 Hornet. If you want to use an air rifle for coyotes or … I always consider it to be a ".223 lite", I shoot Sierra 40 grain soft points on top of AA1680,and get a nominal velocity of around 2,800 fps..certainly enough to kill a called coyote,at called ranges, which is usually between 20-60 yards. Would the .22 mag kill with a lung or heart shot? One of my daughters (a rural Ga resident) has lost two pets to the coyotes and their local game warden says to kill all they can and he will look the other way while cheering for them. Im thinking that it is, but im basically wondering which is a better buy and if i can kill a coyote with a headshot I do not think it is fair to the animal by using a 22. But a 22 mag is used for cougar hunting even, so coyotes are no problem. 03-09-2009, 08:43 PM. It can kill a coyote at 100 yards with a solid hit. I think that nef in 223 at walmart is around $218 or so and you'd be a lot happier I think with that than the 22mag,not that the 22mag wont kill a coyote but there'll be a lot cleaner kills with the 223.just pick up a scope in your price range for right now then when you can afford a better one,get it.best of luck,daveyboy ", Deerhunter34, I see you are from Southern Illinois. They live in every direction from my home. The 22lr is deadly, I like the 22 magnum more than newer more expensive varmint ammo. Air rifle, especially a .22, only has a few foot pounds of force (that is the key for lethality). I use the 22 Mag. What I didn't like about them was the absence of sternum straps.... Answers.fieldandstream.com is part of the Field & Stream Network, a division of Bonnier Corporation. Reactions: 300whisper. I support the decision to forego the 22 mag for the 223 but get a good idea of its capabilities. His rifle of choice was a 22 magnum and Winchester 40 JHP. Will your next question be: What gun to hunt Bigfoot? If you can propel an air rifle that shoots .25 caliber pellets up to 750 feet per second, it would easily kill a coyote. Markd51 Member. Shoot me an e-mail at. Coyotes never saw the man, they just saw the horse as long as tack was not clanking or people were talking. NEF .223 seems like the best way to go right now. Also, there is power in numbers, more than 1 coyote can be fatal because like most canines, coyotes work as a team to take down prey. Messed him up some. Look up the footpound charts for various game animals. The Coyote may run after the first hit so He will be a moving target. The 22 magnum high velocity 40gr SP round fired from a Winchester 22 magnum rifle has an effective kill range of 120 -150 yards with a drop of 5-6 inches from point of aim. Hey yall, I am looking at buying a Henry lever action .22 magnum in the near future. This allows hunters to perfectly match their ammunition to the game being hunted. They all dropped right where they stood. .22 Magnum. I also have killed Coyotes with many types of rimfire rounds including 22 Special, 22 Magnum, 22 Long Rifle and the 17 HMR! Even on our big northern foxes you need a well placed shot or you will lose some. But, in your situation, being close to a residential area and all, I personally would probably opt for a .22 magnum. What Animals Can You Hunt With A .22 Caliber Rifle . You guys are too much sometimes. All were chest shots. Get yourself a .22 magnum or almost any of the .22 centerfires should work well and you'll have alot more range to work with too. The coyote finally moved on when it apparently realized it wasn’t going to get the baby, but continued on in a bold rampage through the suburban neighborhood to kill two dogs. good luck GF finally i got a successful coyote kill on camera =) i hope you all enjoy!!!!!!!! All times are GMT-5. .223 would really be my choice if I had to shoot a yote, disregard my grenade comment, but we've had this question today twice within 4 posts! I have shoot coyote and deer with both rifles and the same ammo, Winchester 40gr. I've got two of them that I really like, especially the Ruger 10/22 Magnum. I have an NEF shotgun but I didn't know they made rifles. I recomend hollow points. Coyote Alert! I have seen them drop cows with them at the slaughter house-one shot lights out. The bobcat was angling toward me at about the same distance. if you cant then will a .22 mag or a .17 HMR kill one. I usually use my shotgun when I am hunting in thick woods. Joined Apr 6, 2012 Messages 24 Location Pennsylvania. What is the difference between 22 Hornet and .223? There are over a dozen different.22 Magnum loads offering a wide range of terminal performance. A Winchester Model 61M with a red dot sight and a Remington 597 with a straight 4x scope. There's not a lot of use for them around here. .22 Hornet, .223, .243, and .270 are what I use for coyote. For coyotes and other large nuisance species within the .22 Magnum’s realm, there’s none better. Range was 10-25 yards. The chart below does not give distances, but it does provide target sizes. I saw a couple of those rifles used at a gunshop in Altamont, Illinois a week or so ago. I recomend hollow points. Most any cartridge can take down a coyote, but here are 10 prime coyote killer cartridges and the optimal load specs for each. Another Coyote with a 22 Mag CCI 30gr V-Max - posted in Predator Hunting and Calling: This is the second coyote shot with 22 mag CCI 30 gr V-max within the last two weeks.Again I was on my way to this private property to shoot my rifle, on the way to to the shooting sight, I see this Coyote standing side ways on a flat rock looking at me. Due to the fact they were there and that was all I had in the truck at the time. Winchester’s Model 61, a pump-action rifle, came along in 1960 and became a great gun to have around for small game and vermin. I killed a lot of coyotes with this method as I was far away from roads in rough country. I personally have killed 3 Coyotes with my 17 HMR Rifle. Centerfire? so you could get a .223 for 187 a scope for 30 and a good box of ammo for $232+ tax. Ruger American If you’re on a budget, you’ll want to give the Ruger American rifle some serious consideration for a coyote gun. Big eastern groundhogs and coyotes received shallow wounds by these fast opening lightweight pills. The reason I say this is because it is true that a 223 can kill a coyote out to 300 yards well you will need to know the trajectory of the particular bullet at 100, 200 and 300 yards to be accurate. "We're not in rimfire country anymore, Toto. The subject of .22 Magnum for defense often comes up. Thanks for the replys. I have the Remington 700 5R .308 bolt action and Ruger 10/22 Takedown rifles. The .22 WMR is a real wonder. Truck loads of big deer were taken by local poachers, but now they have no trucks and no licenses, head shots and vital shots equate to dead. It certainly isn't a "hot" 22 centerfire, but is very capable of killing coyotes out to the other side of 100 yards. If you doubt its killing power watch the swamp men kill 700lb gators with them with a single shot behind the eyes. It makes an adequate crow rifle at longer range and will drop a coyote on the farm with proper shot placement. * You will only end up wounding, crippling, and injuring them more often than cleanly killing them. What kind of .22? The coyote was head-shot at roughly 75 yards, dropped like a ton of bricks. He brained them. The “.22 Mag,” as it’s less colloquially coined, delivers external and terminal ballistics sufficient to rid the pasture, woodlot and garden of marauding varmints, pests and predators out to 150 yards. The 22lr is deadly, I like the 22 magnum more than newer more expensive varmint ammo. The 22 WMR can be used on coyotes. Speaking of killing coyotes, for many years I have heard some bad advice given out about a round that can supposedly take them down and that is the.22 Magnum. 300wm too small . Rabbits, ground squirrels, coon, and skunk yes. 3. Game you can take with .22 Magnum includes anything you can take with the .22 LR, although at longer range. .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire. Yes DJ Niner May 3, 2017. I had read that the .22 mag will kill a Coyote. Rimfire? Also I was wondering what would be the best choice of ammo for coyotes out to about 50-75 yards. I want to get a dedicated coyote gun, instead of using my shotgun. A .22 mag will kill a coyote just fine at 50 yards. It'll kill them, but it won't necessarily drop them on the spot. it will but a higher caliber would be wayy better.I do not recommend hunting coyotes with a .22 I would recommend a .223 or .243. Your air rifle would struggle to take out a rabbit unless you had a headshot. One brick of 22lrs for 15 bucks goes a LONG way. A brain shot is the only .22LR shot that will effectively kill a coyote. Good point Labrador. 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