I have shot a fair amount of game and predators with the .22 MAG and think that it is a poor choice for coyotes unless the range quite close. 'Cats and foxes are physically built a lot lighter than coyotes, so you might (emphasis on "MIGHT") stretch the range out to 125 yards on them. My preferred 'cat calling rifle is a Remington 597 in .22 MAG loaded with 33 grain plastic tipped bullets. They are sure killers at close range and the ability to have 5 shots available at the squeeze of the trigger is comforting when the 'cat you're shooting at is within 20 yards. I have killed coyotes with a .22 MAG revolver shooting 40, 45, and 50 grain bullets, all within 20 yards and although none went far, none were DRT kills either.
