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Offline Ruger FL

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shotguns for coon
« on: October 22, 2011, 09:51:06 PM »
want to take my boy out this year calling coon and wondering what gauge,choke size and shot size do you use that i won't be patching holes all night.

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Ruger FL
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Re: shotguns for coon
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2011, 12:44:10 AM »
For coon you should use a rimfire rifle or hand gun (Non semiautomatic of course).... 22 LR would work... Fur buyer frown on shotgunned coon...
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Re: shotguns for coon
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2011, 08:36:10 AM »
Quote from: Ruger FL on October 22, 2011, 09:51:06 PM
want to take my boy out this year calling coon and wondering what gauge,choke size and shot size do you use that i won't be patching holes all night.

Thanks,
Ruger FL

if you just going out to get some pelts to tan and stick on the wall then a shotgun will do.   Furbuyers do not like a shotguned coon because they sell the pelts with skin turned out.  unlike fox which are turned in for final sale. 
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Re: shotguns for coon
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2011, 09:21:30 AM »
How old is your boy?  If hes young than I would say a 20 with a #5 turkey load.  I would rather get my kid some critters than a few more bucks from the fur buyer. IMO
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Offline Ruger FL

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Re: shotguns for coon
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2011, 08:36:02 PM »
Thanks for the info..my boy is 12. he uses a 22 for squirrel so he is a good shot..we will be keeping some and selling some pelts..i guess i'll just keep the shotgun in the safe then for coon..thanks again.
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Offline Bees OBrien

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Re: shotguns for coon
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2011, 08:13:52 AM »
I use a 22 mag between the old eyes does the trick, but watch coons can be a very tough critter........ive shot some right between the eyes and still had them snarl at me...........they break the laws of nature lol
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