vt coy caller
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.204 would be my choice, the .17's will save you some fur but if the shots are long and not placed as well your odds of recovering the fur are reduced. It is nice to not have to worry about getting the needle and thread out to sew holes, but ive sewn up some pretty nasty holes and still gotten some very good $ for those pelts. I just like to make sure if I do shoot a critter that I have the best chance at recovering it. The .17 rem is a really cool cartridge and ive thought about owning one for a long time but it does limit you more than the .204 when it comes to putting coyotes down.