Coyote gun

[JAD]

I was asked by a colleague today for a recommendation. He lives on a couple of acres, outside the city but within the county; his land is surrounded on all sides by housing, though a good stretch is forested. He has a coyote bothering his chickens. He is trapping for it but wants a firearm, which he doesn’t otherwise have, to dispatch a trapped animal or to take a shot from the deck if one comes in to the coop (that would be a good downward angle). Ranges will never exceed 30m.

I at first suggested a shotgun, partially because they’re good for all sorts of things. He was afraid of the mess, which actually seems valid. I then said a 10/22, but he’d need to pass on anything but a head shot. I worry about skipping with a .223.

How wrong was I?

[Tensaw]

You were right the first time. .410 with buck?

[GJM]

Recce carbine.

[snow white]

223 frangible might be an option. i guess it all depends on what distance hes expecting to shoot from.

[StraitR]

Not wrong at all, IMO. If neighbors are close enough to be part of the discussion, I wouldn't even consider a centerfire rifle. Even the 22lr would give me pause. 12ga with #4 buck seems like it would do what he needs with less risk to neighbors.

[HCM]

Not wrong at all, IMO. If neighbors are close enough to be part of the discussion, I wouldn't even consider a centerfire rifle. Even the 22lr would give me pause. 12ga with #4 buck seems like it would do what he needs with less risk to neighbors.

This ^^^

[fatdog]

fed tac flight control #1 buck will certainly terminate a yote inside 50 yards

[cornstalker]

12 gauge with #4 buck or Hevi-shot. It won’t be a mess unless he blows it apart at close range. The fur will soak up the mess.

[GyroF-16]

fed tac flight control #1 buck will certainly terminate a yote inside 50 yards

Very true...

All he needs to do is find a source for Fed #1 FC

And the buy it before I know it’s available again

[mmc45414]

I agree about the shotgun, but might a 17HMR be a consideration? Seems like the 17g bullet would be pretty frangible. Ruger American would be a cheap date.