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Post by jecole360 on Jan 22, 2011 13:16:51 GMT -5
I have a .22-250 but don't have it dialed in yet so I bought some 00 buckshot 3" mag 15 pellets to use my shotgun until I am comfortable with my rifle. My question is what choke should I use. I shoot a Mossberg 500 w/ 28" vent rib barrel. It has imp cyl, modified and full choke inserts. Which one should I use and what is my effective range? I'm new to coyote hunting but been traping them for awhile.
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Post by drs on Jan 22, 2011 14:17:56 GMT -5
Improved cylinder, around 50 yards.
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Post by buddylee on Jan 22, 2011 14:46:08 GMT -5
Improved cylinder, around 50 yards. You might hit him with one or two pellets at that distance. |
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Post by Decatur on Jan 22, 2011 15:10:26 GMT -5
I'd use your full choke, and would be hesitant over 50 yds. Your best bet is to hit the patterning board. You'll want a lot of shot within at least a 20" circle. That will tell you your max distance. You should pattern it anyway if you haven't already, they don't always shoot straight. #2 buck will give you more pellets per shell.
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Post by drs on Jan 22, 2011 15:43:36 GMT -5
Improved cylinder, around 50 yards. You might hit him with one or two pellets at that distance. As you can see from my post, I know little about using Buck Shot. I think he should go ahead & sight-in his .22-250. |
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Post by hornharvester on Jan 22, 2011 18:21:34 GMT -5
Mod or full will work with full giving you the maximum range for killing. While 00 is good #4 buck is better for yote hunting. Gives you twice as many shot and range is almost the same. h.h.
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Post by jecole360 on Jan 23, 2011 14:11:12 GMT -5
Thanks, I do plan on shooting a target first. Just thought I'd see what others have used. I know with steel shot using a full choke can sometimes blow out the pattern. I haven't done alot of hunting with buckshot.
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Post by huxbux on Jan 23, 2011 14:35:14 GMT -5
I've found that even with a full choke 00 buckshot spreads entirely too wide for coyote hunting. You MIGHT hit the dog with one pellet at 50 yds. MAYBE. They make a load called "dead coyote" It's #4 buck NOT #4 shot, there's a difference. I've heard reports of 80 yd. kills with it.
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