Gun suggestions for predators-really

[Davaroo]

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Indeed they do. I always find it refreshing to see how much interest there is in these gun discussions. You'd almost think, just for a minute, that there are no political forces working to take firearms ownership away from us....

 

[Dinkadoo]

I love a 22. Doesn't kick and isn't very loud. My DH has a high powered pellet gun that does the trick very nicely.

 

[deerman]

22 for the smaller predators, larger predators and dogs 30-30 , 30-06.

 

[Fuzzy_Hat_Farm]

I'm pretty short and have short arms but I found that my H&R 20q youth model slug works great during deer hunting (large game), and I was able to get a Winchester 1300 compact model 12g that has a short stock and came with several chokes. You could use a full choke to tighten your shot pattern.

I shopped online with the manufacturer's websites until I found what i wanted, printed it out and took it to the local sporting goods shop and told them ~ this is what I want order it for me. that way I had the pricing and specs straight from the source.

Hopefully you won't need it.

 

[Boyd]

Wow, what gun to use... This is a debate that could take years, and I'm glad someone asked because I'm learning something new! Guess I get to set in my ways

When checking the traps, I've got my .22lr across my back. When coyote hunting we're only supposed to use a .22 or a shotgun, but I agree a .30 caliber or larger is the ticket...

Pistols? I'm in the same boat as the OP, I have small hands. I have all sorts of handguns, with a .45 being the largest, but my all around favorite is a .38 revolver. Small, lightweight, enough powder and lead to do the job, and it doesn't kill me when I go out with two or three boxes of shells for practice like my .45 does.

PS, I mainly stick to common rounds and calibers and never go with the exotics, because when doomsday comes, how are you going to find more ammo for your 44/470?

kidding.....

 

[Scoop]

I agree a .22 for the smaller animals, but I love my .243 for accuracy. All the old timers in my area said .243 over and over again for accuracy. After I got it sighted in all the shots I took at animals landed dead on! None lingered and suffered. Yup, I'll be with my .243 with a scope forever! Love them old timers!

 

[Boondachs]

foe accuracy.... and a reach out and touch ya round... I have to vote for my Browning A-bolt w/BOSS in .270WSM.... 3 in a dime at 100 all day long and barley drops way out... the .243 WAS my go to for flat and accurate befor this gun..I LOVE IT!

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

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The .243 is very accurate! Seems all the rounds based on the .308 are, the .243 and 7mm-08.

A few years ago we got Sharon a Kimber in .243, right out of the box with marked down PMC ammo it shot 3/4 inch groups at 100 yards. It only took a few times at the reloading bench to cut that in half. I like a .308 myself and have a soft spot for the "ole M-14" that I trained with in the military. My next rifle will be a Kimber in 7mm-08.

Steve in NC

 

[archerobx]

Alot of good replies and some good info.

My turn, lol

One gun to do it all, tuff. Have to go with a 12gauge shotgun. The different types of ammo. Also the reduced recoil ammo is nice.

Major draw back : coon in coop you might take out other chickens.

For predator hunting I use a Savage 24, .222/20 gauge. Alittle heavy but have best of both worlds.

home defense: 12/20 gauge coach gun. Short, sweet and simple.

As for handgun: Say a .357 mag. you can load it with .38 and snake shot and keep one or two .357's just in case something bigger show up.

good luck

 

[Roy]

a 22 magnum is the perfect gun for predators large and small...