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Topic: Last Minute Success!
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ursus21
2nd place, John Denver lookalike Contest
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posted September 25, 2015 06:15 AM
This is what it looks like when the stars actually align and things go in my favor for a change. My youngest daughter wanted to go coyote hunting last night. I hadn't planned on going but after dinner the wind had settled and there was maybe 30 minutes of light left. She convinced me to give it a try. We made a quick plan and took off for a place not far from the house. We called right up until about the last few minutes of light when my daughter exclaims; "I see one!" I ask where and she says: "Right in front of us, can't you see it?" I was actually looking too far out as there was another coyote howling it's head off, and I thought that was the one she saw. I could tell by the urgency in her voice that I needed to look closer. I glance down below us and a coyote was running in like a missile and was only 80 yards away and closing the distance really fast. The pitch on the hill was so steep that he disappeared momentarily. I barely had enough time to mute the call and quickly set up for what I knew was going to be a split second opportunity. The coyote popped up right at the caller only 25 yards away. Fortunately he hesitated for a half a second and that was all I needed. I fired one shot from my brandi-new 6.5 Creedmoor custom rifle, and that was all it took. It was the very first shot I ever fired from this rifle by the way. First Shot = First Blood. Include the fact my daughter was with me on her first coyote stand, and it just doesn't get any better than that.
As you can see by this photo, this is no pup. I would put him in the top 5 biggest coyotes I've ever killed. Man, I'm glad my daughter talked me into making a quick coyote stand after dinner last night.
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booger
TOO BIG TO FAIL
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posted September 25, 2015 07:21 AM
Great story, and awesome pic! Man, your coyotes have great fur for this time of year!
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knockemdown
Our staff photo editing Guru, par excellence
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posted September 25, 2015 07:50 AM
Good deal!
How ya diggin' that GameScout stock?
Who built your rifle & what boolit ya shootin'???
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ursus21
2nd place, John Denver lookalike Contest
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posted September 25, 2015 08:01 AM
Gamescout is sweet. I really like it. I had Tim Hagedorn out of North Dakota build it for me. It has a Bartlein barrel as well. I was shooting 140gr Hornady Amax.
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Leonard
HMFIC
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posted September 25, 2015 09:35 AM
That's a nice coyote, Dude!
I'm interested in the thought process that went into building a coyote rifle around the 6.5 Creedmoor? Or, maybe it's a dual purpose rig?
Seems like you shoot a 243, unless I'm mistaken?
All I can say is I am envious. My daughter always wished me unsuccess as I headed out the door. She's a perfect daughter but has this thing about killing stuff. But, eats meat and wears leather shoes. The inconsistency is apparently lost on her?
Thanks for sharing
Good hunting. El Bee
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ursus21
2nd place, John Denver lookalike Contest
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posted September 25, 2015 09:39 AM
Leonard,I wanted a good long range cartridge that I could use for coyotes, deer, and antelope...or elk an elk in a pinch. I've owned a .243 or two and they just don't light my fire. After doing a ton of research the 6.5 Creedmoor seemed to have all the attributes I'm looking for. Low recoil, high ballistic coefficient, extremely accurate, and enough terminal energy to get'r done. Oh and btw, 95% of the time I shoot my coyotes with a 22-250, but I've killed quite a few with a .243 as well.
.243 BC .500
.264 BC .585
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DAA
Utah/Promoted WESTERN REGIONAL Hunt Director
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posted September 28, 2015 09:54 AM
Big Smiles are good to see ![[Smile]](smile.gif) .
- DAA
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Cdog911
"There are some ideas so absurd only an intellectual could believe them."--George Orwell.
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posted September 28, 2015 12:10 PM
Yep, that coyotes looks better now than ours will look at Christmas. Da-yum.
I envy the time you spend with your daughter as well. My baby girl isn't able to get out at all because of a medical reason and I wish, more than anything, to share what I've found with her. Never forget how lucky you (and she) are.
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