Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion The Water Cooler Got Coyotes?

OK, but you had better show it to us.

"And, it was on velvet.

And, it was good."

Yup. And....I don't have retarded sexual behavior either.

After much research, the purchase of a Ruger 10/22 DSP "for self defence against small rodents" and the near-purchase of a Remington 870 Express Compact Tactical (nobody should live in the country without a pump gun) I concluded that my 12 gauge over/under plus a pocketful of #4 buckshot was all I needed to deal with a hypothetical hostile coyote pack.

Mostly they just sit out in the park and howl for a while at sundown, which is just fine with me. Hopefully they'll eat all the little animals that would otherwise obey centuries of genetic programming and move into my basement for the winter.

I went to the local Gander Mtn and spent some time playing with a Mini 14 the other day. It should probably be considered for standard issue for "critter defense".

Don't have any coyotes here, so take this FWIW.

What about something in .223 or .243? Ammo is usually easy to get, shoots flat, minimal recoil, lots of models and platforms to choose from especially if you go .223.

.223 if you are planning on keeping the pelts, .243 if you don't.

Carbine style if you are up close, bolt action if they are further out.

Oh, and shotgun for really close!

Yep. If I were hunting coyotes I would be looking at a .223, and a Mini 14 would be high on the list.

In my case I have no intention of hunting them, just making sure I have a plan for the day that they outgrow their food supply and decide to move further up the food chain. If they're not really close then everyone is happy.

How about recommendations for a good anti-aircraft gun?

Saturday morning I watched the bald eagle swoop down and take my neighbors new cat. It's a very small cat, although not a kitten, but the eagle lifted it like it was just another fish that I usually see him carrying. After the initial swoop I could see him struggling with the weight but it looks like he was going to make it to wherever his dining spot is.

He's watched our much bigger cat a few times but ours just stares back at him and says "bring it on!". Hopefully, he doesn't.

I would recommend the Phalanx Gun.

NICE. Except for blowing probably about $200 per second in ammo.

Up to 100 rounds PER SECOND!!


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