Originally posted by Redfrog:
[qb]Hey Pup,?????
Is that your answer?
I asked the questions, because you advocated using the .22 mag. obviously,you've had more experience than I and I was trying to learn something.
Sorry if I offended you. It won't happen again.[/qb]
No, that wasn't my answer, it was my question.
I am learning also.
Winchester Supreme, which is what my Remington 597 bull barrel seems to like the best. I am getting ragged one hole groups I can cover with a quarter at 100yds.
My limit on this gun is as I have stated before, 75yds. no brush( clear kill window ) , and standing still.
The twenty or so coyotes that I have taken with this caliber will not give a good reflection on this caliber for overall use by everyone.
As my limitations are not the same as everyone else's.
I have not lost a coyote shot with the .22mag.
I have had to hunt one shot by somebody else, thus my limitations.
I do not have to use the .22mag soley any more for coyotes.
I do take it on occasion in tight situations, whether it is for coyotes or bobcats.
My boy will take it for the rest of this year.
Advocating the use of a .22mag?
I didn't "advocate" the use of the .22mag, in that you
never need to get something
better suited for coyotes.
My opinion is that it will work within the limitations of the caliber and shooter, and work well. You might have to pass on some questionable opportunities, but it will bring one down quick if used right.
My opinion is that if the .22mag is all you have or all you can afford or all that is allowed, then use it, as opposed to staying at home.
There are some good lessons to be learned using a limited means of taking a coyote. Stand selection, wind, camo, etc.
If you are getting them in close enough for you to be successful with the .22mag or bow or a shotgun with a limitation on shot size, then you are having to pay more attention to detail than most of the rest of us.
I had to use all three means listed above when I first started. I think it made me a better hunter.
Are you saying you have no experience with the .22mag?
No, I wasn't offended.
I hope that you aren't offended that I asked you a question.
I do have a few questions of my own, in regards to the .22mag.
I would like to pick the brain of somebody who actually advocates the caliber, meaning I would like to speak with somebody who soley/primarily relies on the .22mag as a calling gun for coyotes.
Not much of a chance of them speaking up, with good reason.
later pup