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Which scope to use for coyote hunting? #9176730 09/14/14
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,340 Justin, TX C cdb OP Campfire Regular
OP cdb Campfire Regular C Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,340 Justin, TX	I'm new to coyote hunting and will be using a Vanguard S2 .243. I have a NIB Meopta MeoPro 3.5-10x44 I can use or I can get a screaming deal on a Leupold VX-R 4-12x40 or a Leupold VX-3 4.5-14x40. I don't anticipate ever shooting past 400 yards and doubt I'll ever shoot past 300 yards. For night shooting I figure my AR with an IR will do. Any advise would be appreciated. Last edited by cdb; 09/14/14. Don't roll those bloodshot eyes at me.

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Re: Which scope to use for coyote hunting? cdb #9176856 09/14/14
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dale06 Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 11,751 Minnesota	I have several coyote rifles and all have Leupold 4-12X A/O on them, except my 22 Swift has a 4.5-14X Zeiss. A 3.5-10X would work just fine or the 4.5-14X. If you are calling them, shots are well under 200 yards. NRA Patron

Re: Which scope to use for coyote hunting? cdb #9176917 09/14/14
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ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky	Either one of the Leupolds�. "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Which scope to use for coyote hunting? ingwe #9176989 09/14/14
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elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 95,929 Southern New Mexico	I use both Leupold 3x-9x and the 4x-12x and a Redfield 4x-12x,I set them on 6x and leave it alone. When calling my shots are 100 yds or less. Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: Which scope to use for coyote hunting? elkhunternm #9177242 09/14/14
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TRnCO Campfire Regular T Joined: May 2011 Posts: 2,184 Elizabeth, CO	I think any of the scopes that you mentioned will work just fine. Pick the one that has the reticle that you prefer, and go with it. Personally, I also prefer a variable and start every stand with it set at the lowest power in case the action gets fast and close. Something hangs up a little further out, usually a guy has plenty of time to crank the scope and make the shot. Laws aren't preventative measures. In other words, more laws won't prevent gun crime from happening.

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Re: Which scope to use for coyote hunting? TRnCO #9177248 09/14/14
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bea175 Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,044 Kpt.,TN , Montgomery, Co, VA	I use the 3x9 or 2x7 for most of my Coyote Calling. A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.

Re: Which scope to use for coyote hunting? bea175 #9177352 09/14/14
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FieldGrade Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,243 North Central Idaho	I like to keep my predator rifles as light as possible so my favorite set up is a 2.5-8 VX3 in Tally LW rings. Great scope for not allot of money.

Re: Which scope to use for coyote hunting? FieldGrade #9178611 09/14/14
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OP cdb Campfire Regular C Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,340 Justin, TX	Thanks for all of the responses. Don't roll those bloodshot eyes at me.

Re: Which scope to use for coyote hunting? cdb #9186415 09/17/14
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keith Campfire Tracker K Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 7,196	Depends on your calling terrain....Open....brushy....thick cover....

Re: Which scope to use for coyote hunting? keith #9187598 09/18/14
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erich Campfire Tracker Joined: May 2002 Posts: 4,069 WA to NM	My coyote guns all have 1x4x20mm or 1.5x6x40mm. I've never felt underscoped when calling coyotes. 12ga/5.6x50mmR Magnum Leupold 1x4x20mm (was testing a Weaver V-3 in the picture) Last edited by erich; 09/18/14. After the first shot the rest are just noise. Make mine a Minaska Heaven has walls and rules, H-ll has open borders

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Re: Which scope to use for coyote hunting? erich #9188160 09/18/14
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603Country Campfire Regular 6 Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 799	Yep, any of them will work fine. For most of my rifles, I have a VX3 4.5-14 on them, but have a 6.5-20 Leupold on the 220 Swift. Last year, a few days after some range shooting, I forgot to take the scope back to a lower power. Could NOT find the coyote at 75 yards with the scope on 20 power.

Re: Which scope to use for coyote hunting? erich #9189169 09/18/14
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rainierrifleco Campfire Tracker R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,774 SE Neb	I rarely have opportunity to crank up the power but like a vx 3. 4.5x14.. I just got a 2.5x 8 I might really like. For most calling shots will be close and dim light so lower power should be an advantage..

Re: Which scope to use for coyote hunting? rainierrifleco #9189266 09/18/14
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Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,257 Oregon	Low power rocks. _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: Which scope to use for coyote hunting? Fireball2 #9189355 09/18/14
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Dogshooter Campfire Tracker D Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,571 The Claw, WA	I like the 3-9x as an all-around scope for a coyote rifle... SWFA 3-9MQ here... 3-9 Zeiss.... Leupold 3-9 Mark AR... You better pray to the God of Skinny Punks that this wind doesn't pick up......

Re: Which scope to use for coyote hunting? cdb #9191703 09/19/14
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George_De_Vries_3rd Campfire Ranger Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 17,094	I have a Leupy 3-9x on my AR 223, a Leupy 4.5-14x40 on a CZ 204, a Bushnell Elite 6500 6.5-30x on a 223 AI, a remarkable glass for the money though I've never had it above 16x on fur, and finally another 4.5-14 AO on a 243.

Re: Which scope to use for coyote hunting? George_De_Vries_3rd #9194909 09/21/14
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muddy22 Campfire Regular M Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 983	Straight 6x Leupolds, have killed them at well over 400yds w/my Swift-Muddy

Re: Which scope to use for coyote hunting? muddy22 #9196341 09/21/14
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DMc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 41,057 TX	Originally Posted by muddy22 Straight 6x Leupolds, have killed them at well over 400yds w/my Swift-Muddy +1, but with an AO. DMc Make Gitmo Great Again!! Who gave the order to stop counting votes in the swing states on the night of November 3/4, 2020?

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