I call the high deserts of Southern California. Lots of hills and lots of brush. All public land. All my spots are a 3 hour drive from home. I leave at 2:00am. I start shooting 30 minutes before sunrise and usually stop before noon. Drive home by 3:00pm. Beer and steaks by 6:00pm. I usually go coyote hunting every 2-3 weeks.
I use a 16" AR15 with a TA-110 ACOG with an offset RMR.
I use a Foxpro Fury and Sceery handcalls 50/50. I enjoy handcalling more than the Foxpro. I use the Sceery with the wind at my back and the Foxpro when the wind is in my face.
I get more kills with the handcalls because the coyote is running right at me. I usually hit them on the run in the chest at 25 yards or so using the RMR. I can't remember the last time I missed a coyote that came in by handcall (Because the shots are easy. I am just an average shot)
With the Foxpro, it seems like they come from every angle possible. Shots are longer and tougher and usually made with the ACOG. At least half of the coyotes don't stop regardless of barking or shutting down the call. I use the Foxpro for variety because the blowing a handcall all day starts to drive me crazy.
My shooting strategy is to use the ACOG on coyotes that stop. I roll to the RMR on close and/or moving targets.
I started in 2006.
What is your routine?
I use a 16" AR15 with a TA-110 ACOG with an offset RMR.
I use a Foxpro Fury and Sceery handcalls 50/50. I enjoy handcalling more than the Foxpro. I use the Sceery with the wind at my back and the Foxpro when the wind is in my face.
I get more kills with the handcalls because the coyote is running right at me. I usually hit them on the run in the chest at 25 yards or so using the RMR. I can't remember the last time I missed a coyote that came in by handcall (Because the shots are easy. I am just an average shot)
With the Foxpro, it seems like they come from every angle possible. Shots are longer and tougher and usually made with the ACOG. At least half of the coyotes don't stop regardless of barking or shutting down the call. I use the Foxpro for variety because the blowing a handcall all day starts to drive me crazy.
My shooting strategy is to use the ACOG on coyotes that stop. I roll to the RMR on close and/or moving targets.
I started in 2006.
What is your routine?