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<blockquote data-quote="ewheeley" data-source="post: 959214" data-attributes="member: 10387"><p>I've recently realized that firearms offer me a better time than sitting in my dorm room all day playing video games. My decision to quit buying electronics has suddenly left me with enough liquidity to expand my gun collection from a .30-06 and a couple shotguns to a wider variety of guns, recently including a Marlin 917VST in .17 HMR and a Mosin Nagant 91/30. I'm an Air Force ROTC cadet, and I'm letting the stipend money pile up to see what I can add. </p><p></p><p>Until recently, my plan had been to get around $800 together and pick up a Savage 12FV in .223 with a decent scope, and take care of some coyotes. Here's where I'm uncertain. I've read in several places that an accurate .17 with an accurate shooter can kill a coyote sized target with a shot to the head. I consider myself to fit into both of those categories. Also, I'm confident enough in my calling abilities to get a coyote close enough to take out a considerable number of them with a shotgun. </p><p></p><p>With the .17 and a 12 gauge, I feel like I have my bases covered out to about 150 yards. Here's my question:</p><p></p><p>Will a Mosin Nagant shooting 7.62x54mmR 147-gr. FMJs, with a good scope, extend my range beyond 200-250 yards for coyotes? I'm less concerned with pelt preservation as I am with helping out some friends with coyote issues. If the Mosin Nagant gives me more range, then I'll expand my interest to a wider range of guns.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ewheeley, post: 959214, member: 10387"] I've recently realized that firearms offer me a better time than sitting in my dorm room all day playing video games. My decision to quit buying electronics has suddenly left me with enough liquidity to expand my gun collection from a .30-06 and a couple shotguns to a wider variety of guns, recently including a Marlin 917VST in .17 HMR and a Mosin Nagant 91/30. I'm an Air Force ROTC cadet, and I'm letting the stipend money pile up to see what I can add. Until recently, my plan had been to get around $800 together and pick up a Savage 12FV in .223 with a decent scope, and take care of some coyotes. Here's where I'm uncertain. I've read in several places that an accurate .17 with an accurate shooter can kill a coyote sized target with a shot to the head. I consider myself to fit into both of those categories. Also, I'm confident enough in my calling abilities to get a coyote close enough to take out a considerable number of them with a shotgun. With the .17 and a 12 gauge, I feel like I have my bases covered out to about 150 yards. Here's my question: Will a Mosin Nagant shooting 7.62x54mmR 147-gr. FMJs, with a good scope, extend my range beyond 200-250 yards for coyotes? I'm less concerned with pelt preservation as I am with helping out some friends with coyote issues. If the Mosin Nagant gives me more range, then I'll expand my interest to a wider range of guns. [/QUOTE]
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