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Title: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: KySongDog on October 23, 2008, 10:54:52 AM
what would it be?

This topic is running on another board (not THAT board  :biggrin:) but it mainly has western hunters responding.  I was wondering what you eastern hunters would say.   :wo:
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: weedwalker on October 23, 2008, 12:18:52 PM
I'd like to have one of those Savage Predators in .22-250
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: possumal on October 23, 2008, 12:38:24 PM
I couldn't ask a rifle to do more than my Browning Abolt 243 with BOSS.  It is poison to coyotes and a paper puncher too. Having a top notch scope is important too, especially in low light.
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: centerfire_223 on October 23, 2008, 01:20:56 PM
It would have to be my Bakail .223/12 ga. Best eastern gun I have found yet.  I have the best of both worlds and don't have to carry two different guns.  :yoyo

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/centerfire_223/8-30-05012.jpg)
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: bigben on October 23, 2008, 01:34:34 PM
what he said /\ /\
                   
combo gun here same make and model
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: LORDDAL on October 23, 2008, 05:39:24 PM
I like what centerfire put now that will put the hurt on em. but since I dont own anything like that for me It would have to be the ever popular BLACK RIFLE yep you guessed it a good ole 5.56 bushmaster ar-15 if Im going to send some 5.56 at a Yote I want him backed up by 29 buddies but thats just because I have yet to get a 100rnd drum for my ar yet  :eyebrow: :biggrin: :yoyo:
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: FinsnFur on October 23, 2008, 07:58:23 PM
I'm going to have to say a stainless Ruger M77 MarkII 22-250 with a feather touch Timney trigger, and nice Boyds thumbhole stock, topped off with a illuminated reticule Barska 3-12X50 :yoyo:


Oh wait  :doh2: I already got one :eyebrow: 
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: MI VHNTR on October 23, 2008, 08:01:21 PM
Here's the rifle that I built just for predator hunting.  It has a 16" match grade LW barrel and wears a Bushnell Elite 4200 3-9x40 scope now.  MI VHNTR



(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/MyMIPics/PC2800301.jpg)
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: LORDDAL on October 23, 2008, 08:34:49 PM
 :yoyo: score 2 for the black rifle awsome pic thats how I like my Yotes good n tired dead tired that is . got a 16 " Bull barrel on my Bushy carbine talk about a loud litte sucker
Quote from: FinsnFur on October 23, 2008, 07:58:23 PM
I'm going to have to say a stainless Ruger M77 MarkII 22-250 with a feather touch Timney trigger, and nice Boyds thumbhole stock, topped off with a illuminated reticule Barska 3-12X50 :yoyo:


Oh wait  :doh2: I already got one :eyebrow: 

that sounds like a pretty nice set up Jim since you already got one if you lay hands on a second one you could always send it My way  :biggrin: I volunteer to do the review for ya  :roflmao:
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: alscalls on October 23, 2008, 08:43:19 PM
I shoot a ruger m77 with a bull barrell and a Timney trigger set at 1 lb. Leupold 6.5-20 fine crosshairs. weighs 14 1/2 pounds with the bi pod.
I want an Ar 15 in 223
I use a Moss. 835 12 ga. shotgun  for night hunting and have seen many days I wished I had it.
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: FinsnFur on October 23, 2008, 09:45:59 PM
Lay hands on a second one Lordal? I had to create this one :eyebrow: :eyebrownod:
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: LORDDAL on October 23, 2008, 10:03:12 PM
A guy can always dream cant he Jim  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: KySongDog on October 23, 2008, 10:25:26 PM
I probably should have said to state what caliber your one coyote gun would be.   :doh2:  Most of those that responded I can figure out though.

I'm using a Savage .243 w/accu trigger I picked up about a year and a half ago.  I really like this gun.  I've shot a few deer with it but no coyotes yet. 
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: Bopeye on October 24, 2008, 12:39:48 AM
5.56 in the AR style. Got one.
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: bigben on October 24, 2008, 05:35:50 AM
how has your barska been jim?  I absolutly hated mine and probably will never buy one again.  but it seems a few good ones are out there.  mine kept foggin up from the inside. 

my combo gun is topped off with a simmons turkey scope with a ill reticle. 
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: FinsnFur on October 24, 2008, 05:56:58 AM
Never had any problems Ben. Actually looking at getting another for a different rifle
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: Coulter on October 24, 2008, 06:33:56 AM
Hey Weedwalker...like this one in .22-250 :biggrin:

(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg13/NorthBay06/Savage.jpg)

I also have a Ruger No.1  in .22-250 but don't have a pic handy for it or the NE arms .223 or the Remington 870 Express or :innocentwhistle:

Steve
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: vvarmitr on October 24, 2008, 10:30:34 AM
This is a sick thread Semp!  :doh2:
Only one gun for coyote hunting?   :huh:
It should be "If you could only have one 30 gun safe full of guns for coyotes what would they be?"  ;yes;  Now there is a thread that would take some real thought.  :wink:

Why do think I drive a 4X4 Suburban for hunting?  So I can take all the guns, ammo, & camo to meet each situation.  :eyebrow:
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: HaMeR on October 24, 2008, 02:05:03 PM
204Ruger in a CZ American.  :yoyo:
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: CCP on October 25, 2008, 01:45:25 PM
AR 15 or the AR15  if I could only pick one of the two it would be the AR15 :eyebrow:

I was a big bolt fan for most of my life and also used the savage 24f over and under(22hornet 12Gaa) for turkey's. I then started using the savage 24 for coyotes and then went to Thompson pistol's. I then wanted to get away from the single shots. Looked at bolt guns again but after talking to Brent at the LBL and holding his AR I started looking into them. I got one and have not looked back since.

Most of my coyote  hunting and shots are from 10 to 70 yards and sometimes have multiple targets which = fast shooting. So based on the type hunting I do I would have to stay with the AR platform.
AR 15 final answer! Caliber of choice so far has been the 300 whisper but looking into the 6.8 for a factory chambering.
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: Frogman on October 26, 2008, 11:28:00 PM
I really like my new R-15!!

(http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee269/Frog6man/DSC00643.jpg)

Jim
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: Yotehntr on October 27, 2008, 09:43:53 AM
Love my RRA in .223! After using bolt guns for many years it's nice to have the speed when doubles come in.
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: Bob D on October 27, 2008, 06:50:47 PM
I think the ar-15 is the ultimate coyote weapon cause of the number of bullets you can sling at em. I have used mine allot. However, I 've killed more  coyotes with my 22-250 bolt Remmy 700 cause I  really enjoy shooting this rifle. I've done allot to this gun and customized it to my likes.
Bob
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: Bopeye on October 27, 2008, 09:47:43 PM
C'mon Bob, you can't leave us hanging like that. Let's see some pics.  :eyebrow:
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: Bob D on October 28, 2008, 05:08:03 PM
I will get them for you Bop. Thanks for the interest.
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: Coulter on October 29, 2008, 04:08:12 PM
Good God Bop where'd ya get that hideous avatar...Man I haven't eaten dinner yet - I'm not sure I want to now.

:eyebrownod: :eyebrownod:
Steve
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: Bopeye on October 29, 2008, 09:53:09 PM
DAYUM,  :doh2:
I'm so glad you brought that up Steve. I meant to tell you that I sent a package your way.  :biggrin:

It's a pretty good sized box, stuffed full of a year's supply of BITE ME's!!!!  :yoyo:

Don't go thanking me............your welcome. DAMMIT!!!

:laf: :wink: :biggrin:
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: Coulter on October 30, 2008, 05:33:11 AM
 :laf: :laf: :laf: I'm feeling the love man...I think I'll let my wife open the mail for a little while :innocentwhistle:

Steve
Title: Re: If you could have only one coyote rifle........
Post by: Bopeye on October 30, 2008, 06:16:20 PM
Luv ya man...... :yoyo: