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Offline nontypical14

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Rimfire for coyote?
« on: March 14, 2012, 12:11:54 PM »
Will a Remington 591m 5mm be enough for coyotes?  I would love to use one of my centerfire rifles but am limited in Allegheny county.

Thanks in advance.
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Offline foxtrot

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Re: Rimfire for coyote?
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2012, 01:45:49 PM »
Yes,Keep it under 100 yards and head shots preferred.
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Offline nontypical14

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Re: Rimfire for coyote?
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2012, 04:15:21 PM »
Ok.  That's what I was thinking after reading a comparison of the rimfires.

Here is the link.  http://www.chuckhawks.com/magnum_rimfire_comparison.htm
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Offline coyotenightmare

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Re: Rimfire for coyote?
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2012, 04:31:50 PM »
Do head shots....I lost a coyote once with a .22 and that was a head shot. Had the coyote at 20 yards and it spooked...stopped it at 40 and took a shot at its forehead. The coyote dropped straight down kicked around, then jumped up and ran off...not sure what went wrong but I quit using the 22.
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Re: Rimfire for coyote?
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2012, 09:37:51 PM »
22 mag or 22 long?I had some issues with the 17hmr and ballistic tips blowing up before penetrating but went to a bigger bullet and hollow points and its been working fine.Although it will do the job a rimfire for coyotes is pushing the limits.
« Last Edit: March 14, 2012, 10:39:02 PM by foxtrot »
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Offline nontypical14

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Re: Rimfire for coyote?
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2012, 04:30:30 PM »
That's why I was wondering about the 5mm.  But in Allegheny County its either rimfire or shotgun with buck shot.
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