T/C encore handgun for Coyotes - What caliber should I buy?
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22-250ohio
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depending on what distance you are planning on shooting. i would not go below the 223 but what do i know this is just my personal insite in the subject nothing to back it up
I also use SP's for coyotes, and love my 17 FB XP-100. Have gone all the way up to 6.5 as well. Am now using a 22-250 Striker. If you're trying to get some range out of it i'd go to the 204 as u suggest, and/or 223 and up with the bigger bullets--
17 FB at ~ 250--
Trying to shot them accurately in the field is a challenge sometimes. Here's the system i use mostly for field use--
17 FB at ~ 250--
Trying to shot them accurately in the field is a challenge sometimes. Here's the system i use mostly for field use--
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Nice set up. What scope. Using a rifle scope on a handgun takes some getting use to.
I am kinda surprised that a .204 shooting any bullet doesn't just splash off when launched from a handgun. I will defer to those who know though.
And a nonrepeating gun at that. How can that be.
I am kinda surprised that a .204 shooting any bullet doesn't just splash off when launched from a handgun. I will defer to those who know though.
And a nonrepeating gun at that. How can that be.
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Matt N.
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223 is proven in the Contender. I was thinking about a .204 Ruger, but have been somewhat thwarted by naysayers who have done some experimenting. I do have a 18 inch 221 FB that has been very accurate and effective. Currently I am looking for a frame for a 223 AI barrel I acquired.
My 17 FB was almost perfect for that application, but if i'd have had a 20 (that worked) i think that would have been my go-to rig. I actually have a 20 BR that nets ~34-3500 from the 50 Berger but i can't get it to shoot great (lower gun)--
Riflescopes take some getting used to (about 10 shots or so), but they work great IMO. Here's a dog taken with my buddies 22-250 Striker at ~150 or so (at this time he had a 4.5-14x Burris FFII, and did get hit by it the 1st time he shot it, but it never happened again)--
The Striker's are usually great shooters. Here's that same rig with 2 different groups and 2 different scopes on it at 425 yds.--
BFR above has some nice stuff he shoots at long range. John LK also shoots coyotes with his SP (XP-100 6-223, i think). He takes a lot of nice fur using that rig out to ~ 300 or so--
http://www.thenpha.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=78048&gonew=1#UNREAD
Riflescopes take some getting used to (about 10 shots or so), but they work great IMO. Here's a dog taken with my buddies 22-250 Striker at ~150 or so (at this time he had a 4.5-14x Burris FFII, and did get hit by it the 1st time he shot it, but it never happened again)--
The Striker's are usually great shooters. Here's that same rig with 2 different groups and 2 different scopes on it at 425 yds.--
BFR above has some nice stuff he shoots at long range. John LK also shoots coyotes with his SP (XP-100 6-223, i think). He takes a lot of nice fur using that rig out to ~ 300 or so--
http://www.thenpha.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=78048&gonew=1#UNREAD
i have a dozen yote barrels in a TC Contender, all super 14s. The 223 is a one holer at 100 yards, the 17 Rem, 22 hornet are my favorites and all shoot great- you need to work up each load for each gun barrel. I use to shoot sihlo with the TCU families- all great stuff. But My hat is off to these gents with the yotes because as soon as that target grows ears and turns into a yote I educate them. Have shot everything else; foxes, cats, deer,... but them yotes run faster than my brain and trigger finger when working w a short shooter. To answer your question; none of the varmint calibers recoil, you just need to work up the right load for that twist and barel length.
Aaron_Proffitt
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Had one in .204 Ruger and loved it. So regret selling that gun.
born2climb
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Originally Posted By: sscoyoteThe Striker's are usually great shooters. Here's that same rig with 2 different groups and 2 different scopes on it at 425 yds.--
What's the diameter of that plate? And do you get extry points for hitting the poles?
By the way, what brand is that seat you're using in the pics above? I haven't been able to find the ones by Primos. I have several seats, but none have the back rest.
What's the diameter of that plate? And do you get extry points for hitting the poles?
By the way, what brand is that seat you're using in the pics above? I haven't been able to find the ones by Primos. I have several seats, but none have the back rest.
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IOWAFIREBALL
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I have a 222 contender that is a SWEET shooter. I like it so much better than my 223.
buckskull, I have used a 223 in a tc encore pistol. I had a 204 and it was only accurate with 32gr bullets. the best bullet in the 223 was the hornady 50grsp no 2245. It worked good on frontal shots that were common when calling.
the scope I had the best luck with was the simmons pistol scope in 2x. the eye relief on the simmons was the shortest
for a pistol scope since I shoot from a sitting position holding the encore along side of a stick. I also have variable pistol scopes by burris, nikon in 2x7 power. but when hunting coyotes I like the simmons 2x.
at this time coyote hunting is slow and I'm using a 223 rem rifle. If it picks up at a later date, more called in coyotes, I will go back to my pistol in 223 rem. spike
the scope I had the best luck with was the simmons pistol scope in 2x. the eye relief on the simmons was the shortest
for a pistol scope since I shoot from a sitting position holding the encore along side of a stick. I also have variable pistol scopes by burris, nikon in 2x7 power. but when hunting coyotes I like the simmons 2x.
at this time coyote hunting is slow and I'm using a 223 rem rifle. If it picks up at a later date, more called in coyotes, I will go back to my pistol in 223 rem. spike
TripleDeuce660
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How about the .221 FB ? It was designed for use in pistols and should get good velocity from a shorter barrel. It performs about like a .22 hornet but usualy is more accurate.
The seat above is just any old soft-sided stadium seat covered in a burlap bag for "camo-effect". The side straps are resewn closer to the seat for a tighter fit--way better stability. I also attach another snap on the ends of the side straps for hands-free carry around my waist--
I think u do get extra points for hitting the poles on that tgt. [18" diameter BTW). I'll have to ask the Rangemaster.
I think u do get extra points for hitting the poles on that tgt. [18" diameter BTW). I'll have to ask the Rangemaster.