Dang, I think that's "close enough" for coyotes.

[D4570]

I misted a coyote last trip out, that I thought I should have hit.
I had some free time and the wind was light, so I slipped up to the range.
It was 90* light swirly winds mostly west and to the east so I was not surprised at the results.
I drove down to the backer boards and stapled 3 targets side by side.
Went back to the 300-yard bench. I set up a front bag, and a rear pad for the stock and used my hand to raise or lower the butt. It felt very steady.
I had two 3 shot mags loaded so I shot back to back 6 shots. Of course, I could not see where I was hitting till I drove back down. Well, it was not the gun's fault I misted the last coyote.
Do you think it's "close enough"

 

[rjthehunter]

How far do you think the shot on the coyote was? What was the wind doing then? Under 1 moa should be pretty dang good unless you're trying to shoot them in the head at 300 yards with a crosswind. Then I could see there being a pretty good opportunity to graze or miss him.

 

[Dubz337]

*missed

I think more practice might be in order to be honest if you wanna take long pokes. Closer than 300yds I think you’re golden.

 

[D4570]

It should have been a "chip shot" around 150/200 yards standing sideways to me not much wind in my face. Just missed?

 

[Sheltowee]

About a .80MOA group at 300 yards with a swirling wind and what I would presume to be a varmint weight (40-50gr.) projectile.. that'll do.

 

[Forkyfinder]

You might not have had a good rest relative to your bench shooting... Why i love bipods

 

[D4570]

About a .80MOA group at 300 yards with a swirling wind and what I would presume to be a varmint weight (40-50gr.) projectile.. that'll do.

Actually, a 62 gr HP.

 

[D4570]

You might not have had a good rest relative to your bench shooting... Why i love bipods

When I'm hunting/calling coyotes I use sticks and a ground powder seat with a backrest. Over 250 I prefer to go prone when I can.

 

[BAKPAKR]

For some reason, coyotes get me excited. I had three lined up once at about 200 yards and didn’t touch a hair on any of them.

 

[rjthehunter]

For some reason, coyotes get me excited. I had three lined up once at about 200 yards and didn’t touch a hair on any of them.

Sometimes, trying to get all of them makes a feller end up with none of them!!

 

[Red Fox]

That group looks fine to me. maybe a little buck fever.

I like shooting them with a 17cal. just don't to walk that far to drag it back to the truck. Keeping everything under 100, hunting at night helps get them in closer as well.

 

[Hammsolo]

For some reason, coyotes get me excited. I had three lined up once at about 200 yards and didn’t touch a hair on any of them.

It’s awesome because you become the hunted. They’re generally on the move and tuned in.