Been thinking of getting a dedicated rifle for fur. Coyotes, fox, and Bobcats are my target.
I'll be running a shotgun, and hope my calling will bring them inside of 50 yds.
But for those shy hangers beyond shotgun range, I'll be needing another tool.
Mostly eastern wood lots and farms. I probably won't be shooting beyond 250 yds (maybe 300) so keep that in mind.
I need something that won't splash too badly on a circling critter trying to get down wind, has to penetrate, yet not exit.
17's interest me, as does the 204. But I have zero experience with either.
Convince me of a cartridge and bullet that, if not meeting my critera makes the best compromise.
