I recently acquired a new rifle in .38 spl / .357 magnum, with a 16-inch barrel, thinking it would make a good (somewhat quiet) coyote rifle for around home (5-acre parcels). Shooting lead 158 grain simi wad cutters at about 800 FPS. It’s what I would call .22 quiet, my question is, is this enough to anchor a coyote? I only shoot them in the winter, for good prime pelts.
While I’m on good terms with all my neighbors, I’m not wanting to go chasing coyotes across their property with a rifle in my hands….. Shots would likely be 70 yards and in…. My ARs are just too noisy even if my neighbors don’t have an issue with it….
Thanks for any advice….
While I’m on good terms with all my neighbors, I’m not wanting to go chasing coyotes across their property with a rifle in my hands….. Shots would likely be 70 yards and in…. My ARs are just too noisy even if my neighbors don’t have an issue with it….
Thanks for any advice….