voodoo 1 Report post Posted November 16, 2009 New to Coues deer hunting and was wondering if anyone could answer a question for me. I was drawn for the early Dec. hunt and need to know if my rifle is too much for these small creatures. I have a 30-06 and a 7MM magnum. I am more familiar with big South Texas Whitetail/mule deer? Let me know if I need to ask "Santa" to come early this year... Thanks and good hunting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BowNut Report post Posted November 16, 2009 I would still ask Santa to come early if it was me! But both calibers you have will work. Unless you want a new rifle then they will not work at all if the wife was to ask anyone here. Assuming you are married ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted November 16, 2009 Either gun will do fine - the trick with coues isn't shooting them, it's finding them. Make sure you have good glass, and more importantly good information about the are you'll hunt and the right expectations going in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodoo 1 Report post Posted November 16, 2009 I was told about using good glass and have heeded that warning... Swaro 15's and Leica 10x42's. I have never actually seen a Coues deer in person; but was told they are very small and hard to spot. Just don't want to blow the entire side out of my 1st one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lionhunter Report post Posted November 16, 2009 06/, 7 mag, flip a coin. (I would probably shoot the 7 mag) the key will be shooting at distances most people do not prepare for. Not knowing the scope you shoot; I would recommend sighting in for a 300 yard zero if you have a fixed cross hair. Shoot groups at 400 and 500 and know your drop. At any rate by ready to shoot out to 500 or beyond. Many coues are killed inside of 200, but I see deer every day that you "CAN NOT" get any closer to, so be ready for a longer shot. I would probably invest in a scope with multiple crosshairs, or better yet target turrets. (if you don't have one) Good luck, and let us know how it goes. Whitey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted November 16, 2009 06/, 7 mag, flip a coin. (I would probably shoot the 7 mag) the key will be shooting at distances most people do not prepare for. Not knowing the scope you shoot; I would recommend sighting in for a 300 yard zero if you have a fixed cross hair. Shoot groups at 400 and 500 and know your drop. At any rate by ready to shoot out to 500 or beyond. Many coues are killed inside of 200, but I see deer every day that you "CAN NOT" get any closer to, so be ready for a longer shot. I would probably invest in a scope with multiple crosshairs, or better yet target turrets. (if you don't have one) Good luck, and let us know how it goes. Whitey +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwrguy Report post Posted November 16, 2009 06/, 7 mag, flip a coin. (I would probably shoot the 7 mag) the key will be shooting at distances most people do not prepare for. Not knowing the scope you shoot; I would recommend sighting in for a 300 yard zero if you have a fixed cross hair. Shoot groups at 400 and 500 and know your drop. At any rate by ready to shoot out to 500 or beyond. Many coues are killed inside of 200, but I see deer every day that you "CAN NOT" get any closer to, so be ready for a longer shot. I would probably invest in a scope with multiple crosshairs, or better yet target turrets. (if you don't have one) Good luck, and let us know how it goes. Whitey +2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted November 16, 2009 either one will be fine. try using a smaller grain bullet that will be a little flatter. there are guys that use 22-250s and there are guys that use 338 Win Mags and then there is everything in between. 300 mags have become very popular that last few years. 300 wsm, 300 ultras, 300 wby. even seen some 30-378s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeybari Report post Posted November 16, 2009 Everything that was said is 100% correct both guns are great for Coues hunting Your not going to blow a hole the size of the Grand Canyon if you use the right ammo you want a round can go long distances With Binos you will need a good tripod So if I were you I would start asking or looking up Glassing techniques Bino types Tripod Scope The gun you have to choose from is not the issue at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
