Originally Posted By: ackleymanWhen I lived in Arizona, I rode my horse around the outskirts of the housing developments(County). I killed a lot of yotes with a 40g Win Hp, would not go to a lighter bullet on coyotes, especially any poly tip bullet that would make the jacket open up quicker.
50g Federal did not shoot well in 3 of my rifles, and shots past 100 are tough due to bullet drop...depending on the terrain you hunt.
CCI 40's coppered up my barrel losing accuracy after 40 or so shots.
At the shot, if you don't see a coyote collapse and stop moving, keep shooting. If you can see him laying on the ground still breathing in the scope, hit him again. If you see a yote biting at his stomach while he is laying on the ground, hit him again, he's about to get up and take off. My longest shot was 150 yards, DRT.
You don't have to worry about "fur" issues with a 22 mag.
When hunting yotes, quartering shots coming and going are common, you need some penetration. Also, breaking shoulders, joints, and spine are often needed...yotes are running and jumping. 40g Winchesters HP will get the job done. i live in az. i have killed over 250 coyotes and seen that many more shot. the .22 mag is not s sure killer of coyote. what akleyman said is worth repeating. Keep shooting. the 40 win hp is best for coyotes . 40-60 yards unless you shoot them in the head/neck. i have not tried the 30-33 grain bullets. the 22 mag is deadly on fox DRT.