My personal experience with coyotes is ballistic reticles to 500 as they don't stick around long. I'm calling them, they are focused in my direction and reaching up to dial elevation or parallax it is a good way to spook a coyote. If I can't get them closer than 500 there is something wrong with the set up. A 2-12x40 scope no parallax or dials is ideal for me in open country.. I so rarely get a shot at a coyote over 500 that it isn't worth the money and effort to set up a rifle for those, coyotes at 10 yrds are far more common.
And in that situation, a shotgun works best.. I thought the op was asking about a bear hunt?
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
