I patterned my new Mossberg 835 today looking for good loads for Coyotes. I tried 4 loads in 3 different chokes at 30 yards and have it narrowed down to 2 combinations.
1) Hevi-Shot #4 3.5 in. It patterned 22 shots into a 4" circle using a X-Full .715 choke.
2) Dead Coyote T shot 3.5 in. It patterned 7 T shot in a 4" circle using same x-full choke.
My question is which to go with. I am pretty pumped about the #4 pattern but 7 T-shots must pack quite a punch.
Any thoughts on which to go with. I will also have a .243 but I figured in thick woods a good pattern from a 3.5 in shotgun would work nearly as well in close action.
I would appreciate any input.
Thanks,
Arse
If you can legally use the T shot in your area then that is what I would use. Them are some bad puppies when it comes to slapping coyotes. Jimmie
T shot will flat poor it on a coyote. I shoot the dead coyote in 3" out of a .665 choke. And it shoots very well and has a heck of a punch!
Brent