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Predator Hunting => Predator Hunting => Topic started by: 17Hornet on January 23, 2016, 03:45:13 AM
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Any body try the 218 Bee for coyotes and fox? I bought a model 43 that shoots a 37 grn calhoon double hp very well. Tried on groundhogs this past summer and got small entrance and no exit. Let me know what you think.
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:( :( I would say it's too light, but that is my personal opinion...for coyotes I don't like to go below a 223...my 22 Hornet is not what I take for my coyote hunting either. However, having said that, ??? ??? it all comes down to one's ability and shot placement... ;) ;) ;) ;) and not stretching the distance required for the shot beyond the rifles ability :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ I wouldn't try to take a bear with a 22 :o :o :o but there are some who would argue they could do it.. :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ just my 2ยข 8) 8) 8) 8)
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Like Goose said, everyone has different and strong opinions on what calibers are too small or too big
The ballistics on a 218 Bee are almost identical to the 22 Hornet.
Basically, you can do anything with the Bee that you would do with the Hornet.
If you wouldn't do it with a Hornet, the Bee wouldn't be a good choice either.
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if you can roll your own, maybe pump it up a bit... I'd try for head shots with either the hornet or the bee...