.410 coyote hunting

nc.hunter · 11-15-2007, 12:56 PM

Hey, everyone my dad was thinking about getting me a .410 shotgun (single shot) for X-mas,but like I said I really want to start hunting coyotes and I have found a shot shell for a .410 shotgun that sais it can easily kill coyote size game and smaller, so i was wondering if you guys think that it will kill a coyote within around 65 yards or so. thanks. ps. here are some of the specs of the ammo,happy hunting.
Hey, this is the link to the website they are coming from,thanks.
Brenneke SL-4103M, 410 Gauge, 3 in, 1/4 oz, Slug, 5 Rd/bx

SPECIFICATIONS:
Category: AMMO SHOTSHELLS
Gauge :410 GA
Type :Lead Silver Slug
Length :3
Ounces :1/4 oz
Shot Size :Slug
Muzzle Velocity :1755 fps
Muzzle Energy: 781 ft/lb

rckymtnboy · 11-15-2007, 01:01 PM

Yotes are pretty darn tough, and they can take a solid hit and keep running. 65 yards might be a bit of a stretch for that round. I've never tried hunting yotes with that slug, or a .410 for that matter, so I don't really know. I would guess that with a .410 slug at the velocity stated, that your kill range is going to be closer to 40 yards or less. I only use a shotgun when my shooting area is less than 50 yards, and that's when I'm using a 12 guage. The worse thing you can do is shoot at them and be ineffective, because once they've been shot at, it's 10x harder to get them to stick their neck out the next time.

Lng Rng · 11-15-2007, 01:01 PM

A .410 will kill a coyote, but it would definatley not be my first choice. Im not sure if a slug would work best, or just 3 inch #4's, but the coyote would have to be within 40 yards either way. If your dad is looking at getting you a single shot for christmas and you want to hunt coyote, ask him for a NEF in a .223. It would work a lot better.

lefty o · 11-15-2007, 01:12 PM

your old enough for a 12ga. since your dad has made mention of it, for your xmas present i would sure beg him for something other than a .410. personally i find the .410 is only good for squirrel sized animals.

Lng Rng · 11-15-2007, 01:16 PM

Lefty is right. I got a .410 way back in the day, and I don't really remember the last time I used it. It's not worth much, so I will keep it, but a .410 isn't too versatile.

rckymtnboy · 11-15-2007, 01:27 PM

Believe it or not, I took a turkey with my .410. Granted, it took three shots to the head to completely finish him off, but it did do the job. .410 is a great grouse gun, but not exactly the most desired for yote hunting, that's for sure. Even a 20 gauge would be more suited for the job if you didn't want to make the jump to a 12.

neophyte · 11-17-2007, 07:04 AM

nc hunter: Sir; what a thought

410 chasing a coyote

I like the idea. Sir; about anyone could charge out to 150-250yds with a big old blooey. Now getting one in close enough

I like that.
1/4 ounce traveling at 1755fps is charging along nicely. My SBH .44 on a good day may make 1375fps
with 240grn; now how about that. A longer barrel=steader shot. It'll work.
Sir; I didn't do the math but I'll give you the formula.
7000grns to the pound
convert ounces-16 to a pound
divide that by 1/4 ounce and check the adjunct weight differences.
You just might be on to something fun.

11-15-2007, 12:56 PM	#1
nc.hunter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Forsyth county of north carolina Posts: 226	.410 coyote hunting Hey, everyone my dad was thinking about getting me a .410 shotgun (single shot) for X-mas,but like I said I really want to start hunting coyotes and I have found a shot shell for a .410 shotgun that sais it can easily kill coyote size game and smaller, so i was wondering if you guys think that it will kill a coyote within around 65 yards or so. thanks. ps. here are some of the specs of the ammo,happy hunting. Hey, this is the link to the website they are coming from,thanks. Brenneke SL-4103M, 410 Gauge, 3 in, 1/4 oz, Slug, 5 Rd/bx SPECIFICATIONS: Category: AMMO SHOTSHELLS Gauge :410 GA Type :Lead Silver Slug Length :3 Ounces :1/4 oz Shot Size :Slug Muzzle Velocity :1755 fps Muzzle Energy: 781 ft/lb __________________ I'M A SOUTHERNER THROUGH AND THROUGH! Last edited by nc.hunter; 11-15-2007 at 01:04 PM.

11-15-2007, 01:01 PM	#2
rckymtnboy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: I am a dual resident. Posts: 340 Images: 20	Yotes are pretty darn tough, and they can take a solid hit and keep running. 65 yards might be a bit of a stretch for that round. I've never tried hunting yotes with that slug, or a .410 for that matter, so I don't really know. I would guess that with a .410 slug at the velocity stated, that your kill range is going to be closer to 40 yards or less. I only use a shotgun when my shooting area is less than 50 yards, and that's when I'm using a 12 guage. The worse thing you can do is shoot at them and be ineffective, because once they've been shot at, it's 10x harder to get them to stick their neck out the next time. __________________ When they come for my guns, I'll give 'em the bullets first!

11-15-2007, 01:27 PM	#6
rckymtnboy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: I am a dual resident. Posts: 340 Images: 20	Believe it or not, I took a turkey with my .410. Granted, it took three shots to the head to completely finish him off, but it did do the job. .410 is a great grouse gun, but not exactly the most desired for yote hunting, that's for sure. Even a 20 gauge would be more suited for the job if you didn't want to make the jump to a 12. __________________ When they come for my guns, I'll give 'em the bullets first!

11-17-2007, 07:04 AM	#7
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,569 Blog Entries: 2	fun nc hunter: Sir; what a thought 410 chasing a coyote I like the idea. Sir; about anyone could charge out to 150-250yds with a big old blooey. Now getting one in close enough I like that. 1/4 ounce traveling at 1755fps is charging along nicely. My SBH .44 on a good day may make 1375fps with 240grn; now how about that. A longer barrel=steader shot. It'll work. Sir; I didn't do the math but I'll give you the formula. 7000grns to the pound convert ounces-16 to a pound divide that by 1/4 ounce and check the adjunct weight differences. You just might be on to something fun. __________________ Craig By the standards of most

11-15-2007, 01:01 PM	#3
Lng Rng Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 944	A .410 will kill a coyote, but it would definatley not be my first choice. Im not sure if a slug would work best, or just 3 inch #4's, but the coyote would have to be within 40 yards either way. If your dad is looking at getting you a single shot for christmas and you want to hunt coyote, ask him for a NEF in a .223. It would work a lot better.

11-15-2007, 01:12 PM	#4
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,804	your old enough for a 12ga. since your dad has made mention of it, for your xmas present i would sure beg him for something other than a .410. personally i find the .410 is only good for squirrel sized animals.

11-15-2007, 01:16 PM	#5
Lng Rng Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 944	Lefty is right. I got a .410 way back in the day, and I don't really remember the last time I used it. It's not worth much, so I will keep it, but a .410 isn't too versatile.