.17rem and coyotes

[michaeljcanoe]

Taken somewhere around 800 coyotes with the .17....most with 25 grains of Varget (temperature insensitive powder) and 30 grain Berger bullets at 4010 MV. Have impressed the gov't hunter/trapper who shoots larger calibers. The first kill we had together...he missed a quick shot at around 120 yards and when it stopped again at 320, Killer (the name given my .17) did its dirty work. It comes down to placement, placement, placement! Within the next year I may (while working with him as a volunteer) have an opportunity to take out a wolf or two. If my 20/250 or 22 Middlested is at home, I won't hesitate to use
Killer on the big dog. Longest kill with Killer.....463 yards...a female in the shoulder. She just sat down and fell over dead. Again placement! Killer takes a few each season in the 300-400 range...most at 225 to 300 yards. My suggestion? Give the 30 grainers a try and don't hesitate to stretch the distance a little ways past 300. Mike Ps. Did shoot the 29 LD Gencos last season and were very pleased with them as well.