Re: Best Choke/Load Combo for Coyote
I think with the kinda of range youre talking about, I would go with an IC and slugs. Dan has some TruLock choke and has talked with the guys of TruLock quite abit. They highly recommend the IC for 00 buck and slugs.
That combined with the info Shooter posted... You can always call the guys of TruLock and tell em you came from this site. Theyd be happy to help!
That modified as gmaster suggested could work for ya too. A 12 ga slug is .73 and your Mod choke is .75 ... should be ok.
I know you have shot, but for 50 to 70 yards, I wouldnt plan on using anything other than slugs. I dont expect shot to have any sort of pattern density to stop a coyote at that range. 00 buck at closer ranges.
Maybe try out some loads side x side on paper compared with slugs, and see what they look like at range. Even the turkey load, though its a larger shot size, is meant to be kept in a pretty tight pattern, hence the XFull choke. With that choke, most folks are lookin for shots inside 40 yards. With the bird shot, like the #5 and BB or goose loads, those are still intended to be used pretty close. What happens, is at longer ranges, the shots spreads so much birds are winged and damaged, but not dead. They often die (and sometimes later) from the injury but arent recovered.
I certainly dont mean any disrespect or offense just offerin my experiences and perspective, I hope its helpful to you.
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