I'm liking the DAR tip quite a bit. It feels like I'm zeroing in on something here. Thank you!
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Complete setup for coyote hunting newb
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A DAR .25 + Hades + Athlon Talos/Neos is the easy button. Throw in some rings ($30) and an Amazon hand-pump ($60)…. and the whole kit & kaboodle should set you back right around $600.
That being said… you could also go .25 Avenger, or .25 Airacuda/Max, .25 Gauntlet….. and stay in that same price range. I own or have owned all of those listed… and my preference is the DAR in the sub-$500 PCP Class.
That being said… you could also go .25 Avenger, or .25 Airacuda/Max, .25 Gauntlet….. and stay in that same price range. I own or have owned all of those listed… and my preference is the DAR in the sub-$500 PCP Class.
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I've never used a "smart scope", but I do occasionally read up on the latest tech. I don't think of it as cheating at all. Once I'm convinced that the built-in rangefinder is able to deal with brush/tree branches/grass and can isolate the intended target as well as I can manually with a typical range finder, then I'll probably be in the market for a "smart scope".
stovepipe
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I snipe rats in my back yard and have a red 15 watt LED flood light that gives me more than enough light to see them 15-20yds away. I've also seen yotes in my back yard, no pets anymore so no worries. But like you said, these urban yotes are acclimated to people, lights, sounds, etc.. Place some dog food in a corner where you can see them from a window for a week or so, they will get more and more comfortable. Use the window sill or tripod with a y-yoke to shoot from (have the window already open as they should come at approximately the same time each night or your cams will alert you). I golf and have them come within 10:feet of me on the course, not afraid of people. Mos animals cannot see the red light spectrum but can see its brightness and they are used to lights. Use pellets, a head shot or heart heart shot will suffice. Once you take one out they are smart and might stay clear of your neighborhood, maybe not. Also, take practice shots during the day at said area/distance. I shoot a golf tee at said rat area for POI (Point of Impact) confirmation. You could also own a pack of pitbulls or Kangal dogs to deter them....
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Before you spend any money on Air Rifles, you might want to check out the LAWS. Depending on where you're at in Cali, you could be saying Hello to a felony.
Not only for discharging but hunting, etc. etc.
Even shooting rats in your back yard could land you in trouble.
Smitty
Not only for discharging but hunting, etc. etc.
Even shooting rats in your back yard could land you in trouble.
Smitty
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California:
Fentanyl? Yep, that’s cool
Poop on the sidewalk? No problem!
Homeless camp in city parks? Have at it!
Shoot a coyote? Whoa, whoa, whoa… that’s a jail-able offense!
Sounds reasonable (insert sarcasm font)….
Fentanyl? Yep, that’s cool
Poop on the sidewalk? No problem!
Homeless camp in city parks? Have at it!
Shoot a coyote? Whoa, whoa, whoa… that’s a jail-able offense!
Sounds reasonable (insert sarcasm font)….
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Thats only for the city slickers. Can't even use a sling shot in your back yard in most city limits.
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I vote for the Kangal. Since we got our's they are still around but they stay far enough out not to be a threat to our pets or livestock.
What about a crossbow?
What about a crossbow?
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California laws regarding air hunting can be found here:
To summarize you can hunt certain animals in Cali (included coyotes) with air power but need to follow local laws/ordinances. Virtually every city in the state does not allow ANY projectile (nerf as well) to be launched or fired within city limits. Some counties also have the same restriction so you will have to check. In most areas you do not have to use lead-free air ammo since they are not firearms and not restricted with the same laws as powder burners. And obviously you need a current hunting license.
For a setup my min suggestion would be something in 25Cal that can make at least 50fpe. A Hades pellet can anchor a coyote if you keep it under about 50yds. An Air Venturi Avenger in 25Cal is a good low buck choice, add an Arken EPL4 scope 4-16x, and GX CS3 compressor. Wont last forever but that setup will provide the power and accuracy needed for years. If you have more money to spend you could upgrade to something like a Taipan Veteran Gen 1 25Cal or an FX Wildcat in 25Cal/30Cal and a GX CS4 or Omega Trail Charger. There are lots of rifle options that will work for your needs, just make sure to pick something that can deliver the power (50-100fpe) and accuracy (1moa or better).
To summarize you can hunt certain animals in Cali (included coyotes) with air power but need to follow local laws/ordinances. Virtually every city in the state does not allow ANY projectile (nerf as well) to be launched or fired within city limits. Some counties also have the same restriction so you will have to check. In most areas you do not have to use lead-free air ammo since they are not firearms and not restricted with the same laws as powder burners. And obviously you need a current hunting license.
For a setup my min suggestion would be something in 25Cal that can make at least 50fpe. A Hades pellet can anchor a coyote if you keep it under about 50yds. An Air Venturi Avenger in 25Cal is a good low buck choice, add an Arken EPL4 scope 4-16x, and GX CS3 compressor. Wont last forever but that setup will provide the power and accuracy needed for years. If you have more money to spend you could upgrade to something like a Taipan Veteran Gen 1 25Cal or an FX Wildcat in 25Cal/30Cal and a GX CS4 or Omega Trail Charger. There are lots of rifle options that will work for your needs, just make sure to pick something that can deliver the power (50-100fpe) and accuracy (1moa or better).
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Who is going to tell him that So Cal is a No Lead area. He would have to use those little light Non-Lead Projectiles and expect to kill a Coyote? Ok.
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Is that for firearms or everything? The statewide lead free ammo ban does not apply to air powered devices. But maybe they have additional rules down there in the worserest part of the state.
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Ahhhh yes, California Schemin’
I’d just license-up, and be vigilant about backstop and shot selection. I might even go to a heavy .25 cal pellet, look for double-lung shots, and pray for an exit (which you should get with a 34grainer at 800-860). That way there’s no evidence.
I’d just license-up, and be vigilant about backstop and shot selection. I might even go to a heavy .25 cal pellet, look for double-lung shots, and pray for an exit (which you should get with a 34grainer at 800-860). That way there’s no evidence.
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and that's how you pull a Conspiracy Charge in California.
Call animal control and get a Game Warden to get involved. You start killing animals and they die one someone else yard, good Lord the Karen's of the world will go nuts.
Smitty
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