Jazz Report post Posted August 2, 2018 So I live in New River, and coyotes aren't uncommon. Lately, they're in the yard and causing problems with the pets. So I'm taking the fight to them. Wanted something remotely quiet (ok, quiter than a '06) so I'm thinking 22 mag rifle. Is that going to be enough? I know where they are- about a mile out. I just didn't want to make too much noise. I could stay up till 3am and use the bow, but a mans gotta sleep.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCS Report post Posted August 2, 2018 A 22 mag.will work,but a 22 with either stingers or regular hallow points will do the trick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted August 2, 2018 To effect a wild population of coyotes with a rifle would be a full time job for 10 men. Look into poison. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazz Report post Posted August 2, 2018 To effect a wild population of coyotes with a rifle would be a full time job for 10 men. Look into poison. I thought of that, but too many good critters around... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted August 2, 2018 You can target only the meat eaters. You’ll have to decide how but of a problem it is to you. But if you shoot every coyote you see you’ll feel better but you’ll never make a dent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roosevelt Mark Report post Posted August 2, 2018 Shoot em in the guts with a .22 short and let them run off and die at someone else's property. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted August 2, 2018 Shoot em the face, I'd use a 22cal pellet gun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazz Report post Posted August 2, 2018 Wife wants the pelts.. I'll take a long walk and hopefully put up some pics tomorrow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted August 3, 2018 Wife wants the pelts.. I'll take a long walk and hopefully put up some pics tomorrow. Summer desert dogs have very little fur. Still, go wack them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcshorthairs Report post Posted August 3, 2018 Might have some mange on them too. Check out super colibri. super quiet. Not as accurate but will get the job done. 2 to the chest and 1 to the head! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azslim Report post Posted August 3, 2018 wire a baby bottle nipple onto the the barrel of a scoped 22 rifle, makes a decent silencer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost85 Report post Posted August 3, 2018 i've killed a few coyotes with a .22 pistol over the years. seems to work just fine if you hit them good. a 22 cal pellet rifle to the head would work well too i would imagine 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactusjack Report post Posted August 5, 2018 wire a baby bottle nipple onto the the barrel of a scoped 22 rifle, makes a decent silencer Makes you commit a felony too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted August 5, 2018 Kill the head dog and they'll move on until the next pack moves in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
photofool Report post Posted August 5, 2018 An eletric fence keeps the coyotes and wolves out of my place. Keeps the turkeys, chickens, and dog safe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
