Hevi-Shot Dead Coyote

[fldriver08]

has anyone used the new Hevi-Shot dead coyote load for 12 gauge? i just read an article on it in Predator Nation and it claims to have lethal knockdown power at 70+ yards. i will be heading over to dicks to pick up some shells later but would like to hear some opinions on this load.

 

[erik7941]

I have not used the Hevi-Shot Dead Coyote load for 12 gauges. I would be wary of anything for shotguns that claims to have lethal knockdown power at 70+ yards tho, that is a long way for a shotgun load to travel and still be effective against something such as a coyote. If you hunt coyotes and can usually get them to come within 70 yards, preferably within 50 yards, then I would say that you might as well try the Hevi-Shot Dead Coyote loads because, IMO, that's about the absolute max (50-60 yards) that I've had luck with knocking down a coyote using 00 Buckshot. But if you can't usually get the coyotes to come within that range, I wouldn't change anything til you can hear some more reliable reports. Again, I haven't used the Hevi-Shot Dead Coyote loads for 12 gauge, but based on using 00 Buckshot at 50-60 yards on coyotes, having knockdown power at 70+ yards, seems a little questionable to me, but not impossible. Good luck, I'd be interested to hear what you think of the rounds if you decide to try them out, hope this helped.

 

[DocIndy]

What choke was used to get the range? I know Carlson's has a Dead Coyote extended choke tube that is supposed to extend the range of a shotgun with the coyote loads. I use one in my Winchester 1300 turkey barrel with 3" #4 buckshot loads for a close coyote situation. Otherwise its the .223. The Hevi-Shot loads are stupid expensive.

 

[snapping turtle]

#4 buckshot or lead BB's or BBB's.

I can normally get them within 50 yards if they are hungry and it is real cold. I normally run the up close stuff with my 870 and my dad or a friend use a high power rifle setup downwind from my calling location.

They heavyshot loads are most likely a fine thing but i got a deal on 10 boxes of lead BB's from an older goose hunter along with 10 decoy's. Can use lead for geese anymore so I got em at 5 dollars per 20.

 

[Titanium Man]

If Dick's has them, that'll be a miracle, and if they do, expect a lot of dough for them.

I use a tight choke, turkey, with #4 Buck. Does just fine.

 

[ggglobert9]

I guess I don't understand the reasoning of being hesitant of using anything at 70+ yards for coyote? I've used a 12 gauge saboted slugs...3" Lightfields to kill deer farther than that and hit paper plates consistently at 100 yards and have shot a coyote at 65+ yards that was very effective...he was dead? Just curious.

 

[Titanium Man]

I guess I don't understand the reasoning of being hesitant of using anything at 70+ yards for coyote? I've used a 12 gauge saboted slugs...3" Lightfields to kill deer farther than that and hit paper plates consistently at 100 yards and have shot a coyote at 65+ yards that was very effective...he was dead? Just curious.

I think everyone was pondering the effectiveness and range of shot only.

I know if I'm coyote hunting in less than open cover, shotgun (shot), is the weapon of choice.

 

[bothehunter]

if u use t shot its about the same thing yes those tungsten loads are heavier than lead, but also 3x as expensive.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

I guess I don't understand the reasoning of being hesitant of using anything at 70+ yards for coyote? I've used a 12 gauge saboted slugs...3" Lightfields to kill deer farther than that and hit paper plates consistently at 100 yards and have shot a coyote at 65+ yards that was very effective...he was dead? Just curious.

A 12 ga with a slug should be good to over 100yd if the firearm/shooter are accurate enough. But the shells in question use shot not a slug.

if u use t shot its about the same thing yes those tungsten loads are heavier than lead, but also 3x as expensive.

T-shot is a size for steel loads, it falls right between bb and 4buck and just over bbb. BB=.18 BBB=.19 T=.20 #4=.22 Yes there is Tungsten shot but I don't believe that is what they are talking about here.

Here is a link that shows all the differences
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