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I have taken one Coyote with a 410 slug, I will say somewhere around fifty yards. Hit behind the front shoulder it went down instantly and barely moved. I like the Brenneke 1/4 oz slugs they shoot fairly accurate in my Savage 24. Below is Brenneke's data it clearly shows these slugs have more than enough power for Coyote as long as they are used within their limits. .410 Bore 3" Length Rifled Slug 1/4 Ounce Slug Smooth bore shotguns, or Rifled Revolvers like Taurus Judge All chokes Muzzle velocity: 1755 fps Muzzle energy: 781 ft/lbs

TJ and a couple of Pheasants from about a decade ago Al

The 9mm is my choice because of the power difference, the manufacturers have made great strides in recent years getting the size of 9mm pistols down pretty close to the small cc 380s. The size issue was the 380's only advantage. Al

I have a CZ Ringneck in 28 ga that I picked up a few years ago and it is one sweet little double, she handles and carry's like a dream, very good quality in my opinion. I believe the CZ doubles in both sxs and o/u are the best values out there at this time for those types of shotguns. As for the 28 ga I have done alright with it using the 3/4 and 1 oz loads. The shells are a little on the pricey side and not always easy to come by, I just picked up a used MEC loader so I can shoot and enjoy this little double a lot more. A Grouse that I took with my 28ga a few years ago. Al

Not too many things more fun than hunting Hare with a good Beagle. A couple of photos of my old Beagle Josie and some Hare we took back in the day when I had hair. Al

Hunting in the woods with relatively short ranges or open country where shots could be taken out to several hundred yards, maybe a combination of both? Calling in the woods I have never taken a shot over sixty yards, I have successfully used a 22 LR, 22 Mag, 17 HMR also with a shotgun loaded with buck and once took one with a 410 slug. Open country is a different story, I like something that can get out there a bit, most of the 22 center fire varmint cartridges will work well, I trend toward the upper end stuff like a 22/250 and my favorite the 220 Swift. For an all around rifle in most Coyote hunting situations a 223 in a bolt action or an autoloader that looks and feels right and shot well would be tough to beat. The ammo availability in 223 is also a factor that makes it a favorite. Al

As far as I can tell the only person who knows if this guy was actually going for his gun is now dead, all else is speculation.

Those are not fur friendly bullets, in other words if you are looking to sell the hides you should use a less explosive bullet especially on Fox. In the 22 caliber I like Sierra 52 grain match bullets, they are very hard and do not expand so violently as a varmint bullet. They will do the job very well without blowing huge holes in your hides. Al

One of the great caliber/rifle combos that really fit the "brush gun" terminology. Al

A 270 or 280 would be my choice in a bolt action light weight sporter with a 22 inch barrel. Al

There are rubber liners that can be used where there is leaky soil, it will certainly add to the cost but if one is determined to have a pond it is possible to dig one almost anywhere. Al

What cracks me up is how this Ted Cruz statement was twisted into something about 9/11 when it was nothing of the kind and anyone with a half a brain knows it. It was about the politics of NY City and Cruz was not lying. The mayor and our fearless leader Cuomo want an apology, remember what Cuomo said in and interview just a couple of years ago. "The Republican Party candidates are running against the SAFE Act — it was voted for by moderate Republicans who run the Senate! Their problem is not me and the Democrats; their problem is themselves. Who are they? Are they these extreme conservatives who are right-to-life, pro-assault-weapon, anti-gay? Is that who they are? Because if that’s who they are and they’re the extreme conservatives, they have no place in the state of New York, because that’s not who New Yorkers are."

What he said! Al

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Hevi-Shot is comprised of tungsten alloy (tungsten is an element which is harder than steel/iron), nickel, and iron. Hevi-Shot pellets are very hard and they must be contained within a special non-toxic shotcup. With the above being the case I would not shoot Hevi Shot out of any older shotguns that did not have barrels that were proofed for steel. Al

Quite a bit in the summer, not much in the winter. Al

A Remington 1100 fits the description of what you are looking for. Al

I picked up one of the Ruger 77s in 17 HMR when it first came out and absolutely love it. It has taken Fox, Coyote and yes Squirrels. At closer ranges it can cause some pretty severe damage on body shot Squirrels especially with the VMAX, the heavier hollow point is quite a bit tougher and does not explode so violently. When I take Squirrels I shoot for the head so not to damage to much meat. My Ruger has gilt edged accuracy and with a good rest head shots can be made consistently. Also at this time of the year when there is a little snow on the ground and the trees naked of leaves you can times spot Squirrels a quite a long distance even in denser woods and that is where the 17 HMR can really shine. With that flat trajectory and the accuracy I have taken squirrels at some pretty long distances. When they are out there a good long poke a body shot does not cause anywhere near the damage as one taken at close range does. So while it does cause a bit more damage I will make that trade for a lot more distance and accuracy and Squirrels in my game bag. And last but not least I almost always have a varmint call in my hunting coat pocket and there have been several times when the Squirrel hunting was slow that have brought in both Fox and Coyote in with the call especially late in the season. I prefer to have that Ruger 17 HMR than a 22 LR when things work out. Al The Ruger 17 HMR, one of my dogs and a Fox we took while out hunting Squirrels back a dozen yrs or so.

I researched the Sig 938 when it came out and there were some problems with the first bunch made and a lot of them had to be sent back for modification to stop those FTFs. Since the release of those early guns I am now seeing on the Sig forums and the you tube testers the current gun is pretty much 100%function wise. I made a few mods on mine, I changed the trigger spring for a bit lighter pull and also changed out the plastic trigger and put in a stainless steel one. Like I said mine has not had a failure yet but it is a newer gun. Al

Personally while it is better than nothing I am not a fan of the 380 acp. Today there are several 9mm pistols not a heck of a lot bigger than the 380s and that is the direction I went. I like single actions and went with a Sig 938, small, accurate and so far 100% reliable with everything I have fed it. Al

Years ago there were a bunch of those so called store brands like JC Higgins, Westernfield, Revelation, Ted Williams etc. They are good solid plain Janes that at the time sold at a reasonable price. They were all produced by one of the big companies and rebadged, I think High Standard was a major player in producing many of those store brand firearms. Al

The Browning Citori is a good looking reliable O/U shotgun that has been around for a long time and it has a proven track record. Personal preferences in looks and the way the gun feels in your hands and fits when you shoulder it are also things to consider. If it meets your criteria the Citori will do it's part. Al

Speaking of a 380 acp years ago I watched a hunter attempt to dispatch a wounded but downed Deer that was still quite alive with a broken back. Not wanting to shoot it again with his 12 ga he took out of his pocket a 380 pistol and point blank shot the Deer between the eyes. The bullet actually bounced off the Deer's head, probably the angle was just such that made this happen but I can tell you I was never much a fan of the 380 after witnessing that. Al

Pyramid Air did some testing of the Benjamin 35 cal Bulldog Velocity testing, and here's what they found using an 81-grain JSB pellet. The reservoir was filled to 3,000 psi for this shot string. The ending pressure was 1,900 psi: Shot 1: 897 Shot 2: 908 Shot 3: 903 Shot 4: 892 Shot 5: 882 Shot 6: 876 Shot 7: 864 Shot 8: 848 Shot 9: 833 Shot 10: 817 Nosler make a special 145 gr bullet for this gun, I have not seen exactly what it does ballistics wise but it has to be slower than the above 81 gr pellets. I do know that larger game animals such as hogs have been taken with the Benjamin-Nosler combination.

"And hopefully that $1295 compressor or the $3000 one are not essential accessories" Doc, I have a Benjamin Marauder 25 cal PCP rifle, it is remarkably accurate and I use the Benjamin hand pump to charge it. I can tell you if any amount shooting is done I get one heck of a workout. Once one settles on a load and just use their rifle in the field for hunting the hand pump alone will work just fine. Sitting at the bench and plinking and firing away a few hundred shots will get old in a hurry with the hand pump. The side benefit would be the user would have arms looking like Arnold Schwarzenegger in short order. As for power the current 35 cal Benjamin Bulldog has enough power for Deer hunting with proper bullets. The thing is ballistics show it would not even be as powerful as a 9mm or 38 special handgun round. I am sure with the right bullet and shot placement both the 9mm and 38 special will kill a Deer but most hunters would probably not be in favor of using those calibers. There are larger calibers available but I do not know much about them but pumping them up with a hand pump will not be fun. Al