New shotgun test

[Rich]

I believe that I have found the magic choke/load combo for long range coyote whacking with the new Beretta Extrema2. I screwed on a Kicks .680 tube, and shot this paper plate from an honest 50 yards. Fodder was 3" Hevi shot "Dead Coyote".

[Rprince]

Thats about as good as you can get. Thanks for sharing.

[vvarmitr]

Now that is a great pattern! 

Are ya gonna shoot a second one to make sure it isn't a fluke? 

[Hawks Feather]

Rich,

Looks like a winner.

Jerry

[coyote101]

Rich,

That's a good looking pattern. Is there any problem shooting those loads through "Lead Only" chokes? I've got a Mossberg and a Tru Glo, both in .690 that I'd like to try to compare to the Carlson's Dead Coyote tube.

Pat

[weedwalker]

I've read that you can shoot the Dead Coyote loads thru most of the brand name "lead only" turkey chokes but after a while it will leave rub or scuff marks in the choke tube.

[Rich]

coyote101,

Kicks Industries don't recommend shooting heavy shot through their "lead only" tubes, but I do it anyway. There is always a chance of breaking the tube I suppose. Someone posted the other day that he split his turkey tube when he shot Hevi-shot through it.

[KySongDog]

I've been experimenting with my choke/load combinations but haven't had the success Rich has.

What would be the minimum number of pellets in the plate at 50 yards to consider the choke/load combination satisfactory for coyote hunting? 

Number of pellets of Remington HD BB's? 

Number of pellets of Dead Coyote T shot?

[FinsnFur]

Did you say Beretta Extrema2 :shck:

Holy Merry Christmas!

[KySongDog]

Ok, since no one has a guess let me throw this out.

I think 10 Rem HD BB's will do the job at 50 yards.   As for Dead Coyote T shot,  5 or 6 should do it.

Anyone disagree??

[weedwalker]

I'd go along with that.   But with only one coyote shot with a shotgun, I ain't qualified to answer.

[Rich]

"Ok, since no one has a guess let me throw this out.

I think 10 Rem HD BB's will do the job at 50 yards.   As for Dead Coyote T shot,  5 or 6 should do it.

Anyone disagree??"
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I would say you nailed it sir.

Jim C,
Yep that be the one. 

[KySongDog]

Thanks, Rich. 

I got 14 hits on a 9" paper plate at a measured 50 yards with Remington HD BB's.   I was thinking that should be good enough but wanted some expert advice.   Patterning those 3 1/2 inch shells is not a fun job plus expensive.