Turkey Loads for coyotes

cathntr

cathntr

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I was thinking about gettin out in the morning and seeing if I could manage to get my first shotgunned coyote but I didnt have enough time to stop and buy shells on the way home. I do however have some Remington Nitro 3 1/2 inch 4 shot turkey loads. Would these be effecient enough to kill a coyote? I have an Undertaker Super Full turkey choke on the Remington 870. How far would these work out too? Thanks, Josh
 
25 - 30 yard head shots "IF" your rig patterns them very tightly. I've had bad results overall with turkey loads.
 
I think out to about 30 or 35 yards they should work fine.Turkey loads are about the only thing I ever have with me so thats what I use.The first coyote I ever shot was with a 20 gauge using 3" #4 shot at 30 or 35 yards cant remember which.It ran maybe 25 yards and fell over dead.And I shot a bobcat with a 12 gauge using Hevi Shot 3 1/2" #5 shot a couple years ago.Dropped it dead right where it stood.You asked about coyotes I know but thats the only experience I've had shooting predators with turkey loads.I'm two for two so I cant say they dont work but I also cant say they'll work everytime.But thats no guaruntee with anything you shoot a yote with as I'm sure you know.Oh and if its possible aim for the head and neck.
 
I've killed several using just regular #4 shot. All were about 30 yards or so. Not head shots either. All of those were in front of hounds as well.
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If 4's is all you have, then as stated by many before me, they will work out to 30-35 yds, in my experience. Be prepared for a follow-up though, unless it's a head shot.
If you could bump up to 2's or BB, it would be better & could extend your range by another 10 yds.
 
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