ruger 10/22. .. coyote..??

[typhoon]

was wondering if a 10/22 could bring down a coyote at 25-50 yrds?

 

[cklein6576]

Its what Michigan says you have to use for ones that have become a pest on your property. .22LR anyway.

Real life, I have no idea.

 

[Hammer]

A 22 would not be my first choice of caliber to take a coyote, but I guess it will work. Just look at all the deer in Indiana that are taken with a 22 each year.

 

[techres]

Yes, but it may take 2-3 hits, may not.

 

[Clay]

with proper shot placement, a .22 will kill darn near anything Im sure.

aim small, miss small.

 

[chrissmallwood]

It would probably work if you used one of the higher velocity loads like the Stinger, Supermax, Inteceptor and Velocitor. They will give you he best shot at getting a clean humane kill.

 

[Benjamin]

It will work. A well placed shot could kill a coyote at 100yds, although it would be kind of hard to do it in 1 shot. At 25-50yds just light that sucker up. With a 10/22 it should be easy. You could do it with 1 shot to the head or just kind of open fire on the whole thing. During season we spotlight and shoot with a 30 06 150 grain bullet up to 300yds at night.

 

[ggglobert9]

12,20,.410 slugs work great if you are short on rifles...I've shot coyotes and ground hogs with .410 slugs from an H&R single shot at good yardage...great results!

 

[Benjamin]

I'm gonna agree with ggglobert9. A 12 gauge or other shotgun would probably be a better choice at that range. Make sure that you use #6 shot or larger (smaller #=larger shot).

 

[2ridgebacks]

It will probably do the job, but probably not the most humane way to do it.

 

[Jack Ryan]

Coyote, one shot to the back of the head, 10/22, 40 yards, varmint Al bi-pod/shooting stick

No running, didn't take a single step, her head just fell right on her front feet and was dead before she hit the ground.

Ruger 10-22, GM bull barrel, hogue stock, WK bolt buffer, DIY trigger job, auto bolt release, Barska 4x12x50 with light shade and lighted reticle

 

[Tin Cup]

Nice yote. Any reason why you use a .22 instead of a larger caliber?

 

[CSK22]

As many have stated a 22 would also not be my first choice for a coyote maybe 223, 22-250 something like that, however, if it is your only option I would upgrade your ammo.

There are several rounds I use for small game, mostly CCI stingers, however I did run across this a while back, however use it as you would see fit

Here is some facts on some other ammo:

Aquilla Super Max: 30 grainer @ 1750 fps
.22 LR Aguila 30gr Super Maximum High Velocity LHP (Ruger 22/45)

CCI Stinger: 32 grainer @ 1640 fps
YouTube - CCI Stinger 32 Gr .22LR JHP - Water Expansion Test (Although I NEVER recommend shooting an unstable surface!!!)
The stinger is faster and smaller, so if your looking for something to punch and creat a larger cavity instead of "beam" through it probly not the best either.

CCI Velocitor: 40 grainer (Gold Dot) @ 1450 fps
http://www.brassfetcher.com/images/22lrCCIVelocitor40grRifle.JPG

Aquilla Sniper: 60 grainer @ 950 fps
http://www.brassfetcher.com/images/22lrSSSrifle.JPG

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Ok I know you are talking about animals, but more people have died from wounds caused by a .22 then other round. If you take a head shot, 50 yards or in it's game over.

 

[andy coryell]

if your a good shot, use it

 

[Jack Ryan]

Nice yote. Any reason why you use a .22 instead of a larger caliber?

I knew where I was going, how far I'd have to shoot, and it was loaded and hanging above the door when I had a chance to sneak out the back with out the dog tagging along. He was asleep in front of the front door.

Wasn't a big planned out full bore coyote hunt. More of a "just may be..."

 

[Tin Cup]

Nice, good shooting.

 

[L-W-R-C]

depends on were you shoot it,if you get a head shot its just going to make it mad,but if youget a heart shot you may get lucky

 

[Jack Ryan]

depends on were you shoot it,if you get a head shot its just going to make it mad,but if youget a heart shot you may get lucky

That one I'm dragging by the hind foot sure looks mad.

 

[RelicHound]

I've killed more yotes with a 22lr than I care to count and can only think of maybe 1-2 times where Ive had them run off after being shot. its almost always a kill where they drop instantly or run around in circles for a few seconds before falling over dead. not my preferd cal for yote hunting but if Im hunting where I wont need a shot over 40-50yrds I wont hesitate to bring the 22lr and I always take head shots if I can. if Im hunting a place where I know Ill be setting up in different spots quit a bit and it has alot of open land I bring the 204 ruger or 22-250. and who ever said if you get a head shot with a 22lr your only going to make it mad has never shot a yote in the head with a 22lr. I do suggest using good ammo tho...none of that bulk crap or $1.99 a box stuff. I like the CCI mini mags.