Winter calling is getting insane.

[ohlongarmisle]

My property river is frozen for the most part. At daybreak, I took a day off. Yes, I have a job. I called this alpha female in; she took a 17-hornet at 125 yards in the neck. This shot is one I've perfected for astounding destruction. You see, the jugular is under lots of pressure; a hit just right explodes the neck. Hornady did a great job with their 20-grain V-Max Superformance; nothing escapes with proper shot placement. Squealing downy woodpecker was the call.Look at the tracks on the ice ,that was in one night; there's no shortage here despite a dozen killed this month so far.I've killed coyotes at 250 yards easily with this shot, SHOT PLACEMENT IS WHY.I get annoyed when guys say you can't kill coyotes with a 17 Hornet.

 

[dantiff2]

so far.I've killed coyotes at 250 yards easily with this shot, SHOT PLACEMENT IS WHY.I get annoyed when guys say you can't kill coyotes with a 17 Hornet.

I'm not a yote hunter but neck and head shots can be very difficult at distance. Critters move a lot and that area (head/neck) often moves faster then the center of the animal. Most guys are not taking that shot so that's why the 17 is not preferred but you have a GREAT working load there! Keep on stackin'em!

 

[ohlongarmisle]

I'm not a yote hunter but neck and head shots can be very difficult at distance. Critters move a lot and that area (head/neck) often moves faster then the center of the animal. Most guys are not taking that shot so that's why the 17 is not preferred but you have a GREAT working load there! Keep on stackin'em!

I understand your logic,but looking at a coyote at 30 power at 250 yards, the head is huge, and the neck,if you know the anatomy , equipment,and practice,the results are positive.How much larger is a yotes ,head and neck,even though these were shot at 100 yards,5 shots.

 

[dantiff2]

I understand your logic,but looking at a coyote at 30 power at 250 yards, the head is huge, and the neck,if you know the anatomy , equipment,and practice,the results are positive.How much larger is a yotes ,head and neck,even though these were shot at 100 yards,5 shots.

I don't hunt yotes but I do a fair amount of night hunting with NV on critters and the head and neck almost NEVER present a shot. And i'm well inside 100 yards and still do not take that shot. Now granted, skunks and coons have a much smaller head than a yote but i'd suspect a coon head at 40 yards is proportional to a yote at 250. Too risky, and my rifle and ammo is not a limiting factor. Watching hundreds if not thousands of hours of pred hunting and never seen anyone take head or neck on purpose. I think you'll be in a group of your own on this one! HAHAHA Good shooting! Shoot every last one of those fawn killing bastards!!
Dan

 

[ELR LVR]

I understand your logic,but looking at a coyote at 30 power at 250 yards, the head is huge, and the neck,if you know the anatomy , equipment,and practice,the results are positive.How much larger is a yotes ,head and neck,even though these were shot at 100 yards,5 shots.

Im with ya man, a buddy of mine didn't believe the explosiveness of a .17 until I shot a Cantelope with it
I bet that's what the Coyote's neck looks like when you hit it
Plus necks shot just aids in marksmanship
I got into the habit of head shots at quail with a .22 so I didnt ruin any meat

 

[ohlongarmisle]

Im with ya man, a buddy of mine didn't believe the exlosiveness of a .17 until I shot a Cantelope with it
I bet that's what the Coyote's neck looks like when you hit it
Plus necks shot just aids in marksmanship
I got into the habit of head shots at quail with a .22 so I didnt ruin any meat

I'm with you, being in LE. If you want to survive, you'd better know your weapons and how to use them. I practice relentlessly, and as I mentioned, a 30 power scope at 250 yards, one can hit a mouse with enough practice. The hornet is wicked, and so far I've never lost a coyote, as I won't take the shot if I think it's bad.It depends on skill levels and mindset; all have differences in both.

 

[Jrjones]

Good shootin

 

[jds holler]

Those coyotes are prolly doin what coyotes do this time of year.
Oh, to be young and in love! jd

 

[muleystalker]

Those coyotes are prolly doin what coyotes do this time of year.
Oh, to be young and in love! jd

Yup! I've been seeing them all around town doing their thing in broad daylight. We were going to dinner with my daughter the inter evening and she spotted 3 right down the street from the restaurant. When we came out they were singing all over. And when I say town it's really a city of 66,000 with 130,000 and 55,000 next to it. its that time. of year.

 

[Doug Casner]

I knew a guy that barbequed one up onetime . I didnt try it. Skinned to many of those stinkin sobs. You talk about not ruining any meat. Doug