Coyote#6 shot with my FX Impact MK2 and slug

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After many multiple nights of failure, I finally got lucky and dropped this mangy coyote with my Impact shooting the H&N Gen2 25gr slug.

Footage might be a bit gruesome to watch as the coyote didn't die right away. I had to do follow up shots to finish it. I knew the first shot would have been enough as my previous coyotes hunt have all been head shots and they all died shortly. Unfortunately, this one struggled a bit longer than I would like.

I did my job and the farmer was very happy the threat to his live stocks was eliminated for now.

 
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After many multiple nights of failure, I finally got lucky and dropped this mangy coyote with my Impact shooting the H&N Gen2 25gr slug.

Footage might be a bit gruesome to watch as the coyote didn't die right away. I had to do follow up shots to finish it. I knew the first shot would have been enough as my previous coyotes hunt have all been head shots and they all died shortly. Unfortunately, this one struggled a bit longer than I would like.

I did my job and the farmer was very happy the threat to his live stocks was eliminated for now.

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Max , Like said earlier , sometimes animals just don't know when they're dead. I've taken two woodchucks this year so far , both w/ my Hatsan Factor & each around 35 yrds. The first took a JSB 15.89 RN through the shoulders while half exposed from a hole it was investigating . I had been shooting those pellets for bird pesting & had no time to rearm w/ Hades . The critter took off on a wobbly run towards its den 25 +/- yrds away. Never made it , it ran out of steam halfway there . A few kicks & another neck shot & it was over. The second , taken yesterday , was hit w/ a H&N 18.-- Baracuda Hunter Xtreme center of neck broadside facing downslope. It shuddered ,dropped its head & rolled head over heels forward about four feet from its den entrance , a few kicks & done . Sometimes these same shots w/ a .22 rimfire drop them instantly , while other times they act as if you missed ! Good thing You persisted & take the mangy critter out . Oh , and I've connected on rat # 95 a few days ago!
 
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@BulletFreak. Yes, sometimes it happens.

@Contndr35BB. Yes, placement shot is the key to success. I knew it wasn't going to survive the first shot but I wanted to make sure it didn't run away. Good job with your shooting as well. I have recently started some rats shoot again at one of my permission where I haven't been back for about a year. Lots of big rats. Video to follow next Friday.

@BlackICE. Thank you for watching. I definitely learned a lot from this particular hunt. I thought I knew enough, but there was always sometimes else to consider. Ya the shot didn't hit where I had wanted it, but luckily I was able to put an end to it with the follow up shot.

Thank you all for watching. I am currently setting up for the next hunt at another location where the coyotes are larger and healthy.
 
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Congrats on your 6th yote!

I went over to my friend's house yesterday morning and usually bring a rifle for the squirrels. They haven't been active much lately so I figured leave it at home.

What do ya know? 6 of them running around not 30 yards out playing grab ass in the walnut trees.

Already feeling down not bringing a rig, and then a friggin coyote just waltzed on thru right at the back fence line which is 40 yards my perfect zero on my 25.

Never seen one over there before and probably won't again. It was 0645 AM which was odd. Too bad, it would've been my first yote with an air rifle.
 
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@Boostcreep. Thank you. That was too bad you missed these wild and crazy opportunities. It happened when you were least expected. Just like any of my coyote hunts. With a bit of luck, I would get the result. Keep your eyes open and AG ready, lol. Good luck.

@westcoast Dawg. Thank you. Ya I am excited to hunt at this location as the trail cam footages revealed a couple of heathy coyotes with thick coat. I will setup and start leaving rats as bait and see what happens.

Thanks for watching.
 
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Max115 said:
After many multiple nights of failure, I finally got lucky and dropped this mangy coyote with my Impact shooting the H&N Gen2 25gr slug.

Footage might be a bit gruesome to watch as the coyote didn't die right away. I had to do follow up shots to finish it. I knew the first shot would have been enough as my previous coyotes hunt have all been head shots and they all died shortly. Unfortunately, this one struggled a bit longer than I would like.

I did my job and the farmer was very happy the threat to his live stocks was eliminated for now.

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It's a lot more common to see animals drop in their tracks stone dead when you are watching made for tv video than when you are in real live situations. Many a 'deer hunter' have decided it wasn't their cup of tea when the animal screams like a girl after they've pulled the trigger. You got the job done, it never was going to be an ideal situation for the coyote.
 
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I have a query - why not a heart lung shot ? That will be a certain kill though not drt. Is there a reason for getting them anchored or is the intent to eliminate them all?
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I would guess due to the 25 gr projectile? Yes it would kill with a chest shot but if I were going for that I personally would use a bigger projectile hence more energy and damage.
 
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@BulletFreak. I prefer head shot over heart/lung just in case the slug doesn't penetrate deep enough. Beside I have had only experience with head shots with my previous 5 coyotes. I only remove the coyote(s) as per request of the farmer.

@Trucker3573. The coyote's skull is pretty thin actually based on my finding with the two skulls that I received from my coyote #1 & 2. Therefore, I only go for head shot and if I don't have that shot available, then I would pass off and wait for my next opportunity.
 
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