coyote shotgun load choice

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Of these which is best
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I prefer more pellets for the 35 pound and smaller coyotes that I hunt so I used copper coated lead BBs when I could use lead shot.

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Out of the shells that you listed I would try the Hornady BB load.

The 3" Number 4 buck buckshot is a good coyote load also.

The 2-3/4" Number 4 buckshot load and any 00 buckshot load don't have enough pellets in them for me to use them on coyotes.
 
Number 4 buck is good, if you run across some T size shot it is a little better. You need to pattern your gun, you may find the shorter shells make a better pattern than the 3 inch do. Never know. Larry
 
Originally Posted By: Uncle JimboWhichever patterns best in your shotgun at the distances you intend to shoot.

That's it.
 
I've used both and had better knock down and stay down with the 3" 4 buck. But I think within 30 yards I'd rather be shooting the hornady BB load. Although it's pretty hard to change over after the coyote shows up. 30-50 Yds I'd be wishing I had a load of 4 buck and be ready to offer a follow up shot. On ocasion I'll have the first shot in the chamber a hornady BB load followed by three 4 buck in my super black eagle. Even with the first one a BB load there are times I was sorry I didn't have a 4 buck in the chamber.
I've killed beyond 50yds But now I am committed to always try to shoot with the rifle beyond the 50 yd mark.

Well with all that said it sounds like I'm pretty mixed up and confused. I think anyone who has hunted coyotes and had lots of different situations you realize it's a gamble regardless what decision you make, you just hope it's the right one.
 
Your answer has been listed, "whatever patterns best in your gun", I personally use Hevi-shot dead coyote loads. These seem to be the best for my scattergun.
 
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