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These aggravating fur bags are getting out of hand where I deer and turkey hunt. I want to pick up a cheap suppressor ready semi-auto of some sort. The Rossi rs22 has got my attention. Any thoughts on it or other suggestions? Coyotes would an occasional target too. TIA
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Dog proof coon traps. I could tell ya another way but
How much land are you looking to try an maintain? Shooting them is fun and helpful no doubt but if you truly want to reduce the numbers significantly its gonna take more than a new rifle.
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A take down Ruger 10/22 would be fun.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Coyotes at what range? Because I'd feel better with a centerfire on those myself.
If no yotes - a Ruger 10/22 or a 45/22 pistol with a can would be the ticket.
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Where I hunt isn’t convenient enough to where I live to keep any kind of traps running. My idea is use my fox pro caller to try and thin the coons out a bit before turkeys start to nest. So I’m gonna be using a 17hmr or 22mag initially anyways. But I want to plan on a suppressor in the future. I have an assortment of actions and rimfire configurations now. Just don’t have anything with a treaded barrel tho. I figured being semi-auto would limit movement during operation.
I agree that a rimfire isn’t the best thing to use on coyotes. In fact some of them get gone without finding them. So long as they’re gone I’m ok with that.
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Bear Creek .22 mag upper, sometimes available for just over $200.
You do have a lower, right?
Needs milspec hammer and trigger for sure ignition.
What fresh Hell is this?
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Not the cheapest option, but a Tikka T1x with the 16” threaded barrel and a suppressor would be real hard to beat! I have semi-autos as well, but they aren’t as quiet as a bolt action.
Also second the dogproof raccoon traps. We have had problems in the past, and starting to again as we speak, and those are my preferred tools (unless you have a PCP air rifle with moderator, which can be as effective as the .22). I only set the traps when I am around our hunting property to check ‘em, then trip’em when I leave.
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Corn feeder in the yard,driveway alarm and 12 gauge 3" # 2 shot...
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Corn feeder in the yard,driveway alarm and 12 gauge 3" # 2 shot... Perfect solution to the OP's question.
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Corn feeder in the yard,driveway alarm and 12 gauge 3" # 2 shot... Perfect solution to the OP's question. That would work, but I think the op was wanting to use a rimfire. A suppressed one at that. If he wants to try the Rossi, he should try it and let us know how it works out. Doesn't seem like anyone has any experience with one of those. I'd still get a take down 10/22, or something like that, but that's just me. Have killed plenty of yotes with the 22lr. Just use the right bullet.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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How did y'all get from coons to coyotes ?
Grumpy old man with a gun.....Do not touch . Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6. Don't bother my monument and I'll leave yours alone.
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How did y'all get from coons to coyotes ? Who knows? A 17HMR would work on a damn coon
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I’d still go with dog proofs first. I had 4 out of 10 loaded on the first overnight set last year. They work so much than shooting.
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How did y'all get from coons to coyotes ? These aggravating fur bags are getting out of hand where I deer and turkey hunt. I want to pick up a cheap suppressor ready semi-auto of some sort. The Rossi rs22 has got my attention. Any thoughts on it or other suggestions? Coyotes would an occasional target too. TIA
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Coons aren't that hard to kill, neither are 'yotes. -Hint-
I am..........disturbed.
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The Ruger RPR is threaded if you like a chassis. The Ruger American Target model is also threaded.
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These aggravating fur bags are getting out of hand where I deer and turkey hunt. I want to pick up a cheap suppressor ready semi-auto of some sort. The Rossi rs22 has got my attention. Any thoughts on it or other suggestions? Coyotes would an occasional target too. TIA Why do you need a suppressor on a 22rf?
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These aggravating fur bags are getting out of hand where I deer and turkey hunt. I want to pick up a cheap suppressor ready semi-auto of some sort. The Rossi rs22 has got my attention. Any thoughts on it or other suggestions? Coyotes would an occasional target too. TIA Why do you need a suppressor on a 22rf? Um, because they are a ton of fun!!!
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