Varmint hunting?

[bmc]

A buddy and I are going to do some predator hunting this winter for coyote and fox here in northern Minnesota. The only problem is my access to a suitable weapon. I've got a Winchester Model 70 .270, but feel that's a bit much and am concerned about pelt damage. I've got a Ruger 77/22 .22 long rifle, but feel that's underpowered for coyotes. I'm also contemplating using my Browning BPS 12 gague with a full choke and 3" high velocity 3's or 4's, but realize the range with the shotgun would probably be 40 yards or so. I can't afford a new gun right now. Does anyone know if ammo companies offer a varmint round for the .270? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. My buddy's set though, he's got a .223 AR-15.

Brian

[catmaster1557]

My buddy found some 100 grain bullets for his 270 and uses them for coyotes. not sre were he got them if you really need to know i can find out just let me know.

[bmc]

Hey catmaster, if you could find out the particulars on those shells your buddy is using I'd be most appreciative. Does he have alot of pelt damage with those shells?

Brian

[bmc]

Anyone else with any thoughts or ideas?

Brian

[lawdog]

I think the answer is obvious... BUY A NEW GUN!!!!

I think the .223 is the cheapest good shooting varmint gun around. Buy one of them.

[varmntguy]

If your going to use a shotgun you should set up down wind of your buddy with the rifle. That way if any coyotes circle downwind you can be there to take them out. You can also call in some thicker cover with a shotgun because your shots will be alot closer. I have a buddy that hunts with me and thats all he uses. Most of the time in heavy cover where our shots are 50 yards or less he gets most of the action. I would say to use copper plated BB's for a shotgun load. works way better than 2's. Stay away from steel shot also, it doesnt have the punch that the lead does. I think you'll be surprised at how much action you see with a shotgun, sometimes my buddy and I trade off so I can get some shooting in also. I think last year even hunting in some of the more open areas he probably got just as many shots as I did with my 220 swift. The key is to put the guy with the shotgun downwind about 20 yards.

[HC Eye Hunter]

BMC,

Do you reload for your .270? If you do or you have access to a reloader you will be able to play around with some different bullet weights and velocities. And I would check into some 3" buffered copper plated BBs or 4 buck for some harder hitting predator loads out of your twelve banger.

[CASTnBLAST]

Ditto's on the #4 Buck,most of our fox/coyotes are taken with a shotgun while calling here in central MN.You're being from the northern part of the state I'd definetly opt for a shotgun.About the only time we don't have at least one shotgun on a set is hunting the Dakota's.

[bmc]

Well, I did some web surfing for .270 ammo on the net and found Remington Express ammo in 100 grain for my .270. Lo and behold, our local hardware store even had a box on the shelf! I bought that one and had him order me another. I'm thinking this will do for coyotes, but I'm not ruling out bringing the 12 gauge eihter. Now if this dang wind ever stops, I can get out and sight my rifle in with this new ammo.

Brian

[riverrat56]

I have never shot a coyote or even shot a deer with a rifle for that matter ( good ol' slug gun for me ) but i have a buddy that shot a deer with 85 grain loads from a .243 and that had a nice hole through it and I have also seen what a 100 grain bullet does to a deer and there is also a nice hole so im thinking it will definatly knock over a coyote but there might be lots of pelt damage.

[irvingdog]

Remington makes a nice 90 grain PSP round for the .270. If you need them, I can provide some for you. They are BLAZING fast.

P.M. me......

[Dirtyb25]

If you can in no way shape or form shell out under 200 bucks for a .17 hmr or a .22 mag, just look for full metal jacket bullets for your .270.

Get those, and try not to hit any bone.