Yes, shoot him in the head and it will work on him immediately. Close behind the shoulder will work on him it will just take a little longer. In the guts will work on him as well it will definitely take longer. Depends if you want to anchor him on the spot or not.

 

What's the penetration on a coyote shot behind the shoulder?

 

Thanks, Lerrab. That's just what I wanted to know! Cheers, mate. :snipersmi

 

I'm interested in this subject as well. I was going to start coyote hunting because the season is most of the year. The only downside is in my state (MA) I'm not allowed to use anything larger than a 22lr when hunting coyotes at night. Seems like a completely ridiculous law, but we get used to that in this state.

 

Can you use any rf @ nite?

 

First off if you want a coyote gun a .22 ain't it! I have killed quite a few with .22's and mach2's as I squirrel hunt about 4 months a year and that is generally what I am packing when I have seen them. Most of the coyotes I have shot have been young of the year and that is what most shoot because that is what is most numerous and vulnerable. An Eley high vel hp will generally pass through behind the shoulder. I have shot the majority of them in the head and am not an expert on body shots with a rimfire on most animals.

 

As
ALWAYS, shot placement is what matters, not the bullet used.

 

I have shot a couple of coyotes with Stingers and they worked good. Of course, shot placement is needed. I carry a .22 pistol loaded with Stingers while I hunt with my rifle. I always use Stingers in my .22's.

 

Thinking on using my Henry Mini Bolt with scope with the Stingers. Got it set set up as a mini sniper riffle with a Harris bipod. :snipersmi

 

I've had bad experiences with stingers. If you must use .22LR, Maxi Mag offers better performance in accuracy and terminal performance on larger critters. 22wmr is better.

 

fewfeathers, the only 22 mag I have is a 983 that shoots shotgun patterns with MaxiMag, so those are out! Gonna go for head or shoulder shots with Stingers! Hey, SPEED KILLS! 1640FPS :snipersmi

 

Oops! I meant Mini Mags.

 

I would think CCI Velocitor would be better.

 

Velociter never gets any love...it is a good round

 

The velocitor is deflected less by the wind than the stinger and hits with 20% or thereabouts more energy than the stinger as well. I suspect that it may do better in most guns accuracy wise as well. Lot of things shot with a .22. But when one is talking about squirrels the old .22 high velocity HP's are tough to beat by any margin that could realistically increase one's harvest amounts, flashy numbers notwithstanding!

 

Yeah...the overall length of the Velocitor vs Stinger is favorable...stinger does not fit well in my CZs

 

Beautiful mushroom with Velocitor hp in my modeling clay testing.

 

Well where...



Well where is the picture of this "beautiful mushroom"??? I like those kinds of pictures!!! This one killed some modeling clay also!!! Guess the caliber!!!

God Bless, Frank.

 

Stingers

Dunno if this is relevant, except bullet placement? I took 7 hits within 10' (feet) from a Jennings. 5 torso hits, 1 in the thigh, one through my strong hand. I was critical for a few days but I'm still here 35 years later.:bthumb:

 

Dunno if this is relevant, except bullet placement? I took 7 hits within 10' (feet) from a Jennings. 5 torso hits, 1 in the thigh, one through my strong hand. I was critical for a few days but I'm still here 35 years later.:bthumb:

I call b.s.! No Jennings can fire 6 rounds in a row. You probaly confused it for Jimenez because those alway work right?

Glad you're still here man! Lots of bodies have been stacked by the .22lr.

Matt

 

flyin, glad you are here and here! Would you consider the 22 lr a pretty good self defense round?

 

Would you consider the 22 lr a pretty good self defense round?

Lol.........

 

Guys, I was just asking about using Stingers on coyotes! I did NOT want this turned into something else!

CAN THIS THREAD BE LOCKED?

 

1894, Threads take twists and turns. You have received some answers to your questions and threads often take a twist here and there , I think maybe you are concerned that a twist here and there may prevent someone else from answering your question. There is nothing to prevent someone that wants to answer your question from doing so and you very well may get some more answers. Threads often go off topic and jump back. Good thread .

 

Lerrab, I was just concerned that the thread might turn into a free for all. I just wanted info about using the Stinger for hunting, not have it turn into a self defense thread. I am aware that the 22LR has been used as a self defense/murder round all too often since the round was invented all those decades ago. Matter of fact InRangeTV did a youtube posting on the S&W #1 chambered in 22 short about the time the Civil War #1 started back in 1860 or thereabouts. Lots of soldiers bought them up to use for self defense back then. Anemic, but still usable.

 

I understand.

 

This fox was hit by a .22 stinger, he ran probably 75 to 100 ftand ended up in my pond. I've shot 2 others with my .17hmr and they both dropped and did not move. All shot at around 50 to 75yds.

 

Thanks for that, Iamthenick. Now I know pretty much what a Stinger would to do a 'yote! :snipersmi

 

I can tell you what just a normal 22 LR does to a dog shot point blank in the head..

A domestic dog anyway..This is kinda like a Pet Cemetery version..About 15 years back my Brother had a large black lab mix on the Farm..For some reason it was getting aggressive towards the young kids..He saw it as his only choice to go and put it down, I will not judge him on not deciding to try to re home a aggressive dog...

He took it out in the back of the Farm and shot him in the head..About three days later that dog came back..No he did not miss.I seen the wound near his ear myself...The dog did act alot differently after that...For the better..

He was not about to do it again though..They moved off the farm and that Dog lived with them and the kids in town till they were near full grown before the pup died....

100% true story..No BS here..

 

Funny how things happen, I have dropped many a thousand pound steer with one shot from a .22 lr!

 

No problem, it was a double long shot through and through. He died fairly quick I imagine but he did run a bit. Idk if it would go all the way through a coyote but if u hit him in the lungs under 100yds it would be a death sentence.

I would recommend a bigger gun if you are going to try to make it a habit of shooting coyotes.

 

No problem, it was a double long shot through and through. He died fairly quick I imagine but he did run a bit. Idk if it would go all the way through a coyote but if u hit him in the lungs under 100yds it would be a death sentence.

I would recommend a bigger gun if you are going to try to make it a habit of shooting coyotes.

Nope, gonna be a one time thing just to see what happens. After that .223 55 grainers or 12ga #4 buck! :snipersmi

 

Yes my Dad dispatched many Farm animals for processing when we still Farmed, using a .22

 

carbine, I like that word, dispatched. Have you ever watched Boston Legal, great show. Little guy on there dispatched a couple other people with a frying pan, it was hilarious! truth is anyone or anything can be killed by anything. What is generally suitable under the circumstances narrows it down some! You having Sauerkraut tonight?