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Predator Hunting => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: foxpro51 on October 19, 2010, 09:28:42 PM

Title: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: foxpro51 on October 19, 2010, 09:28:42 PM

 I use a CZ 527 in 223 caliber with a 4.5 to 14 power scope. My second gun is a Thompson encore in 223 caliber. It also wears a 4.5 x14 power scope. My second rifle also carries a Gemtech suppressor. I use this in areas that is close to houses to keep the noise down. Both rifles have fine tuned triggers for I am only shooting at eye balls.

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: uncle buck on October 19, 2010, 09:33:09 PM

10 gauge NEF single shot or a Benelli SBE 2, 12 gauge.
Encore 17 REM heavy barrel with a 3 X 9 40 MM Muller illuminated dot recticle scope with a tactical light affixed to the front swivel stud.
Encore 17 Fireball barrel with a 3 X 9  40 MM Muller Illuminated dot recticle scope with a tactical light affixed to the front swivel stud..

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: scott on October 20, 2010, 06:37:43 AM

Stoeger Uplander 12 ga, mod on first barrell, full on second. 

.17 Remington Fireball 3x9 Mueller Sport Dot

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: jaybird on October 20, 2010, 09:17:51 AM

marlin xl-7 25.06 w/ custom digital camo, mueller 3-10x44 sport dot illuminated scope, shooter's ridge bipod

handloaded 75gr sierra flatbase hp varminter tips cruisin around 3650fps at the muzzle

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: Yotestalker on October 22, 2010, 09:36:56 PM

savage model 10 243 reloaded for 70 grain nosler goin 3500 fps
remington 870 shotgun 12 guage

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: muttbuster on October 22, 2010, 10:03:46 PM

Browning A Bolt 223 wssm. 4.5x14 nikon. 55 gr. 4180 fps.    Charles Daley 223-12 gauge combo gun. Trijicon scope, Dead Coyote choke tube for Dead Coyote loads. 55 grain psp.

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: stickbow on October 23, 2010, 10:40:50 AM

3006 and a old bolt action 12 gauge i got from a friend.

Drop them where they stand.

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: foxpro51 on October 23, 2010, 11:08:52 AM

3006 kinda over kill and to loud for night hunting

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: 221 Fireball on October 23, 2010, 01:30:33 PM

Hello I just joined PPHA at the PTA event at East Waterford, checked out forum board many times. My rifle is a Rem. 700 LVSF in 221 Fireball loaded down with a 45gr. Sierra sp with a Weaver 2.5x10 illuminated dot 30mm tube 56 bell. Shoots well normally 1/4 to 3/8in.

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: muttbuster on October 23, 2010, 02:03:01 PM

Welcome aboard 221 fireball. Enjoy the club. We have some great events scheduled this year, I hope you can participate in as many as possible. Thank you for becoming a member.

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: shadowchaser on October 23, 2010, 06:13:27 PM

Mossberg 12 guage and .22 Mag.  I'm hopin to purchase a .22 Hornet or .17 Fireball this year though

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: stickbow on October 23, 2010, 11:38:36 PM

Quote from: foxpro51 on October 23, 2010, 11:08:52 AM

3006 kinda over kill and to loud for night hunting

How many coyotes have you had run off at night? As far as loud any gun is loud at night. Some small calibers crack louder than larger calibers.

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: TFC2223 on October 25, 2010, 12:59:10 AM

17 Mach IV
Tactical 20
12 Gauge

TFC2223 (Kirk McKendree)
Kettle Creek Calls Prostaff
HEVI-SHOT Field Staff

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: bigben on October 25, 2010, 11:43:53 AM

Tikka ..223  Or a mossberg shotgun i modded.

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: 22hornet on November 15, 2010, 08:57:35 PM

NEF 22hornet,7615 223, Mossberg 17hmr, 870 12ga. I am working on a 25WSSM to see where it will fit.

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: Bill on December 08, 2010, 03:26:40 PM

Remmington 1100 12ga with a dead coyote choke, have yet to use it, but thats the setup I plan on using.

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: uncle buck on December 08, 2010, 05:58:44 PM

Bubba your choice of firearm for deepwoods or heavy cover hunting is pefect. The choke will work great with the ammo your using too...The Hevishot hits hard even in the smaller shot size... The T will be perfect for coyotes and it will anchor them a bit longer distances too...
Coyotes are easy to call if they are there...Thats what you need to do in Pa...Just find out where they are holding up....Call but don't overcall and success can be yours...

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: Bill on December 08, 2010, 06:20:07 PM

Thanks Uncle Buck, the only down fall is my Rem only takes the 2-3/4 shell, which I believe is the 00Buck shell, From what I hear the T is the best, but I havent found anyone who cares the T in 2-3/4...Or maybe I'm not looking hard enough!!

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: predator77 on December 08, 2010, 07:10:03 PM

Marlin 22mag and a mossberg 500 12 ga. Wish I still had my 223.

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: uncle buck on December 08, 2010, 07:27:16 PM

Quote from: Bubba19056 on December 08, 2010, 06:20:07 PM

Thanks Uncle Buck, the only down fall is my Rem only takes the 2-3/4 shell, which I believe is the 00Buck shell, From what I hear the T is the best, but I havent found anyone who cares the T in 2-3/4...Or maybe I'm not looking hard enough!!

No you should be able to get the 2 3/4 # 4 buckshot in Remington shells.  I checked the Hevishot Deadcoyote site out..Looks like they no longer make it in the 2 3/4 inch Deadcoyote.  Um get yourself some # BB Bismuth in the 2 3/4 inch shell or use the Remington # 4 buckshot in the 2 3/4 length...


this # 2 shot lead will also kill coyotes, fox, bobcat.  It comes in  2 3/4 lead..


http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=73430

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: kyle21 on December 09, 2010, 10:22:37 AM

Savage model 10 predator in .223, Marling .17hmr, mossburg 12ga

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: jaybird on December 09, 2010, 12:01:31 PM

just picked up a new one... decided the 25.06 was bit much and would better serve as a deer rifle...

savage model 12FCV... accutrigger, accustock, 26 inch heavy fluted barrel, detachable mag, in .223 with a mueller 4-16x50 illuminated mildot scope, warne rings and bases

still workin on a load for it but it seems to really like the black hills blue box 50gr vmax.. sub moa groups right out of the box in feezing cold weather and 20mph winds

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: Buckwheat on December 09, 2010, 12:28:41 PM

Nice set up. Some people do not like the heavy guns. But I like them also. That should be a tack driver for   Predators

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: zekedogg on December 14, 2010, 03:49:39 PM

Browning BPS 12 gauge w/ Dead Coyote Choke shooting 3 1/2 Dead Coyote loads.

Looking for a 22-250

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: tuna771 on December 18, 2010, 05:15:20 AM

Just completed putting together my Howa 1550 Axiom in 223 with and ATN MARS6 HPT scope, also have the Nikon Coyote scope for it too

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: savage05 on December 19, 2010, 06:48:50 AM

Savage Predator Hunter in .223, really likes Black Hills reman 60 gr. Vmax, topped with a Leupold 4X12. Either a Harris 25" bipod or some Stoney shooting sticks for the steady work. Primos 250 max for now...

870 Remington Express with Knoxx Stock, Mesa rail mount, EoTech 512 and a extended Dead Coyote choke..big fan of 3" #4 Buckshot.

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: bdawg on December 19, 2010, 11:23:57 AM

mossberg 835 with 3.5 in #4 buck for coyotes, 3 in tungsten bb for fox, 22 mag with 40 grn cci hollow points and in the near future a center fire rifle in 22-250 , 243, still decideing what to get
forgot i use my sons 7-08 when im not as concerned with the pelt

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: ZDF on December 19, 2010, 11:42:27 AM

Im just getting into the predator/varmint hunting world and am building a Shaw rifle in 17 rem. I'd also like to build a rifle with the 5.7x28 if I get more serious about predator hunting

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: zekedogg on December 28, 2010, 02:38:19 PM

I've been using a Browning BPS 12 gauge w/ Carlson Dead coyote choke and Hevi shot Dead coyote 3 1/2 inch T ammo. I also use a Rem 788 .223 w/ weaver 3x9x40 Gun has a sweet Canjar trigger and literally shoot one on top of another at 100 yards. shoots Hornady 55 gr V-max beautifully.

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: war_nrg on December 30, 2010, 12:55:20 PM

Savage 10 in 204 cal Nikon coy special 4-14.5 x 40
Savage 12 in 22-250 Nikon monarch 4-16 x 42
CZ 527 American in 221 Fireball (just ordered) Mueller sport dot 3-9 x 44
Moseberg 835 open sight

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: JaredV on December 30, 2010, 02:55:28 PM

Savage Edge .223 with a Simmons 4-12x40 scope
Marlin 925 .22 mag with a Simmons 3-9x40 scope
Remington 870 12 gauge with Truglo sights and a full choke shooting BBs, 2s or 4s

I am in the market for a .22 hornet though!

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: bdawg on June 14, 2011, 02:35:21 PM

update to my previous post, i recently added a rem 1187 predator and a rem model 7 in 22-250 with a nikon coyote special 4.5 x 14

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: predator94 on June 14, 2011, 10:14:38 PM

Jaredv how do u like that savage edge and how do u like the Simmons scope for it I'm looking to get a new predator/varmint rifle and I can't spend to much and the savage edge ( axis now) topped off with a Simmons scope is a very affordable setup

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: jeremybrua on June 17, 2011, 08:27:24 AM

browning abolt medalion 22-250, old marlin 22mag, savage 17hmr, old beater pump 12guage.  not even sure who made the 12.  all depens on what i'm hunting as to what i take.  like #2 lead 2 3/4 in the 12.

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: bdawg on September 22, 2011, 09:12:30 AM

an update to my previous posts , just added a savage model 10 in .243 

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: foxpro51 on September 22, 2011, 10:27:20 AM

Savage 223 Heavy barrel 4.5x14 power leupold with lighted reticle.

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: Leglifter on September 22, 2011, 04:15:51 PM

Marlin .22mag
ruger compact in .223 / 4-16x50 IDR
Modified Mossberg 500 / red dot

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: DownWind Outdoors on September 22, 2011, 11:34:24 PM

Remington Model 700
22-250
Leupold VX-3L 6-20x56mm
Jewell trigger set to 1lb
HS Precision stock

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: Dale on September 24, 2011, 06:15:30 PM

T/C Encore 22K Hornet, 4X16 Mueller illuminated dot...

T/C Encore 22-250, Bushnell Trophy 4X12...

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: foxtrot on September 24, 2011, 09:12:29 PM

CZ 452 varmint 17 hmr ,3-9x40mm Trijicon

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: smokey on September 24, 2011, 10:26:30 PM

Rem 222, 12 Guage across the lap!

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: DaveD4 on September 25, 2011, 08:47:09 PM

Savage Axis .243 w/ Bushnell scope, mossberg 12 gauge.

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: Yotestalker on September 26, 2011, 11:31:47 AM

update on my choice of weapon.
i now started usng my model 43 218 bee with nikon scope for the long treks needing a lighter gun

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: shortmagger on October 03, 2011, 10:28:18 PM

Browning A-Bolt 22 Hornet        3-10x56 Burris Euro-diamond electra-dot

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: Claybird on October 22, 2011, 10:14:02 PM

3040 crag

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: Claybird on October 22, 2011, 10:14:40 PM

dead evry time

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: zekedogg on October 23, 2011, 06:11:01 PM

Browning BPS 12 gauge w/ Carlson Dead coyote choke and Hevi shot Dead coyote 3 1/2 inch ammo.
Rem 788 .223 w/ weaver 3x9x40 Gun has a  Canjar trigger set at 2 lbs. shooting Hornady 55 gr V-max.

Title: Re: What is your choice of weapon for predator hunting?
Post by: Bulldog on November 08, 2011, 05:41:58 PM

Mossberg 835 and 223