New shotgun test

Rich · September 02, 2008, 02:55:57 PM

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 · September 02, 2008, 03:06:21 PM

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

vvarmitr · September 03, 2008, 08:43:32 AM

Now that is a great pattern!

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

Hawks Feather · September 03, 2008, 11:16:02 AM

Rich,

Looks like a winner.

Jerry

coyote101 · September 03, 2008, 12:15:33 PM

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 · September 03, 2008, 12:39:46 PM

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 · September 03, 2008, 03:49:38 PM

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 · December 23, 2008, 11:12:25 AM

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 · December 23, 2008, 04:19:59 PM

Did you say Beretta Extrema2 :shck:

Holy Merry Christmas!

KySongDog · December 23, 2008, 10:53:49 PM

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 · December 23, 2008, 10:59:51 PM

I'd go along with that.

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

Rich · December 24, 2008, 06:27:04 AM

"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 · December 24, 2008, 07:05:15 AM

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.