recomend a semi auto coyote shotgun

Exactly what Bob said. Coyote loads have a hefty recoil. There is a big difference between a gas operated semi and a pump. There is even a noticeable difference between a gas operated semi and an inertia operated semi.
 
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While I really like my Versamax Tactical, I've been wanting to run a thermal scope on it (we're restricted to shotgun/.22LR for night hunting here in MA). But the Picatinny rail on the Versamax is mounted with very small screws, and some owners have mentioned the holes in the receiver stripping out.

So when I spotted the Armscor VR80 w/a integral Pic rail, I thought that might be what I'm looking for. I just picked up the VR80, and it feels good in the hand. I've yet to get it to the range though. Hopefully soon.
 
Originally Posted By: WyoBullOpinions vary on this topic and none of them are wrong so my take on shotgunning for coyotes is that I would buy a pump. Most people I know who even carry a shotgun while coyote hunting are using it as their secondary weapon, second to their varmint rifle. If that is the case, that shotgun is lying next to you in the dirt, in the snow, in the brush. I would want something I did not have to worry about cycling in those elements. Shotgunning coyotes is usually a one shot kill, unless you miss, so is there really an advantage in having a semiauto for that purpose?
I would look to pick up a 12 gauge synthetic pump action and use #4 buck.

a lot wrong right there.
 
Originally Posted By: SlickerThanSnotOriginally Posted By: WyoBullOpinions vary on this topic and none of them are wrong so my take on shotgunning for coyotes is that I would buy a pump. Most people I know who even carry a shotgun while coyote hunting are using it as their secondary weapon, second to their varmint rifle. If that is the case, that shotgun is lying next to you in the dirt, in the snow, in the brush. I would want something I did not have to worry about cycling in those elements. Shotgunning coyotes is usually a one shot kill, unless you miss, so is there really an advantage in having a semiauto for that purpose?
I would look to pick up a 12 gauge synthetic pump action and use #4 buck.

a lot wrong right there.

Yep
 
Many trips I only carry a shotgun. Many times I need to double tap a coyote,esp when shooting through brush and heavy grass. I don't like recoil, so for shotguns I'm a semi-auto guy.
Buy something good, take good care of it and it will get the job done.
 
Originally Posted By: GRIZZLYONEOriginally Posted By: mnblasternot cheap, not a entry level gun but I have killed running coyotes stone dead at 70 yds with my Rem SP10 loaded with #4 buckshot
Same here. Just bought a near new SP 10 with a 26 inch barrel and fitted it with a ported Pattern Master. It's a beast. Grizz

I had one for a short while and you are right, it's a beast ! A whole lot of gun to hang onto.
 
Originally Posted By: Tim NeitzkeMany trips I only carry a shotgun. Many times I need to double tap a coyote,esp when shooting through brush and heavy grass. I don't like recoil, so for shotguns I'm a semi-auto guy.
Buy something good, take good care of it and it will get the job done.

I can second this. I probably carry a shotgun as my primary on 80% of my stands. It's all about terrain. Mostly I hunt cedar swamps or I'm calling with a friend who is carrying an AR. Close up action is harder but way more fun in my opinion.
 
Originally Posted By: Tim NeitzkeOriginally Posted By: SlickerThanSnotOriginally Posted By: WyoBullOpinions vary on this topic and none of them are wrong so my take on shotgunning for coyotes is that I would buy a pump. Most people I know who even carry a shotgun while coyote hunting are using it as their secondary weapon, second to their varmint rifle. If that is the case, that shotgun is lying next to you in the dirt, in the snow, in the brush. I would want something I did not have to worry about cycling in those elements. Shotgunning coyotes is usually a one shot kill, unless you miss, so is there really an advantage in having a semiauto for that purpose?
I would look to pick up a 12 gauge synthetic pump action and use #4 buck.

a lot wrong right there.

Yep

I would not say there is a lot of "wrong" in my post, what I would say is it depends a lot on the terrain where you are calling. You guys obviously are not hunting here in the rocky mountain west where shotgunning for coyotes on a percentage basis to rifles is pretty low.
I stand by my pump vs. semiauto opinion, but it's just that, an opinion and certainly not wrong.
Shoot what works for you, there are a lot of choices out there. Wouldn't it be boring if we all shot 223's?
 
We have a varied mix of open fields with shots to 500+yds, dense woodland with 50yd or less and anything in between here in South Central PA. So really depends where you are hunting what the primary would be.
I think opinions are going to be regional and vary state to state. I dont think anyones opinion has been 'wrong' that Ive read on here so far. Its personal preference and terrain where you will be hunting.
I do find that I still try to pump Semi Autos occaisionally and cant seem to break the habit
 
Sorry WyoBull, didn't mean to imply anybody was WRONG.

I love shotgunning and that is completely due to terrain limitations. The reason I chose an autoloader over a pump is that my Supernova is HEAVY. My M2 is shorter, lighter, less recoil and a freaking semi-auto. pew-pew!

If you drop em DRT who cares what you're hitting them with.
 
Originally Posted By: msermanSorry WyoBull, didn't mean to imply anybody was WRONG.

I love shotgunning and that is completely due to terrain limitations. The reason I chose an autoloader over a pump is that my Supernova is HEAVY. My M2 is shorter, lighter, less recoil and a freaking semi-auto. pew-pew!

If you drop em DRT who cares what you're hitting them with.

No problem mserman at all. My opinion was based on years of experience where I hunt, which is in Wyoming. A very small % of the coyote hunters here use a shotgun as their main weapon. The only reason is terrain. Wide open spaces typically don't equate to a lot of shotgunning success.

You guys that hunt in heavier dense woods, thickets, creek and river bottoms face a very different scenario and a shotgun would be awesome.

No hurt feelings here at all, just a different perspective based on my home terrain.
 
What ever shotgun you have, please pattern it. Gun fit is critical on a shotgun.

For me, Remingtons shoot a foot low and foot to the left at 40 yards so I am barely hitting coyotes when I aim straight at them.

Answer for me was a Burris Speed Beade.
 
Just wanted to add. Several people suggested a pump shotgun but for a older guy with a bad shoulder I really need a semi-auto. Them coyote loads kill on both ends in a pump. I'm still Benelli all the way
but shotguns are like pickups everybody has there favorite.
Hold them all and buy the one that fits you best. That is what I did.
 
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