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Predator Hunting => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Bill on January 31, 2018, 06:20:29 PM

Title: New Gun
Post by: Bill on January 31, 2018, 06:20:29 PM

So I have a 35 Remington lever action that I'm going to either sell of trade for something more suitable for predator hunting, I'm a lefty so my options might be limited, any recommendations for firearms I should take a look at? Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: New Gun
Post by: Buckwheat on January 31, 2018, 07:03:27 PM

Bill
I am a left hand shooter.
There are a good many of gun makers that make left hand bolt actions.
The problem can be finding a small caliber in a left hand bolt model. You can also look at semi automatic 22 magnum. Savage makes a decent one for a good price. A 22 Mag would not be my preferred choice of a weapon for coyotes but would work good for fox if you keep shots under 100 yards. In close it will work ok for coyotes but you will have a lot of runners to look for if you do not make a perfect shot. Even with a prefect body hit on coyotes with all the small calibers a coyote can run for 5 or 10 seconds. In that time they can run pretty darn far and you may never find them. There just is not a perfect caliber to cover every base. I do like to 17 Hornet and the 17 Remington. If I had one choice of gun to carry it would be the 17 Remington. If there was no coyotes involved it would be the 17 hornet.

Title: Re: New Gun
Post by: Bill on January 31, 2018, 07:10:48 PM

Thanks for the information, mostly will be hunting coyotes, and most shots will be 100 yards and under, will be using a 12 ga shotgun, and will call them in closer, but would like to have a rifle as well, just in case the hunt location calls for one.

Title: Re: New Gun
Post by: Buckwheat on January 31, 2018, 07:14:33 PM

Bill
There are a ton of 223, 204, 22 250,  243 rifles to choose from for just coyotes.
Your 35 would work, just not fur friendly.

Title: Re: New Gun
Post by: Bill on January 31, 2018, 07:22:47 PM

I thought about just using the 35, ammo is just so tough to find sometimes.

Title: Re: New Gun
Post by: Buckwheat on January 31, 2018, 07:29:54 PM

Bill
Yea, 35 ammo is not a hot item to find and a lot to pay for when you do.
How many coyotes are you planning on shooting.

Title: Re: New Gun
Post by: Bill on January 31, 2018, 07:32:03 PM

As many as I can! Lol!

Title: Re: New Gun
Post by: Trapre on January 31, 2018, 07:37:30 PM

Ruger has an American left hand bolt rifle. Cheap, couple calibers, and for my preference, is a VERY nice gun. I know you could go for a higher price gun, but that one is pretty sweet in my mind. :D :D

Title: Re: New Gun
Post by: Brushwolf on January 31, 2018, 07:51:28 PM

I am a lefty also. So I just opt for a right handed bolt  just more options. Or u could go with a semi auto???

Title: Re: New Gun
Post by: so-soshot on February 01, 2018, 11:43:12 AM

Bill I have the Ruger American in 22-250 left hand it shoots really good with my hand loads 55GR V-MAX good gun for the price.