AK-47 for coyotes?

[Bowhunter57]

I'm considering the purchase of an AK, for hunting coyotes.

* Does anyone use an AK for coyotes?
* Why did you choose this weapon, for coyotes?
* What are the pros and cons to hunting with an AK?

Thank you, Bowhunter57

 

[Jackalope]

I'm considering the purchase of an AK, for hunting coyotes.

* Does anyone use an AK for coyotes?
* Why did you choose this weapon, for coyotes?
* What are the pros and cons to hunting with an AK?

Thank you, Bowhunter57

Accuracy would be my only concern. They are super reliable but not very accurate. You can get a far more accurate bolt gun for the money you would spend on a AK.

 

[Bowhunter57]

Jackalope,
True...and I've heard a lot about the lack of accuracy with AKs. It would be a great weapon choice for hunting wild hogs, in brush and tight quarters and open sights.

Bowhunter57

 

[Milo]

i would be worried about ricochet unless your reloading. I'm going with Barnes Varmit gernade bullets this year

 

[Bowhunter57]

Milo,
You make a valid point, sir. A .30 caliber bullet, out of an AK, would be something that may not have enough ballistic speed for good fragmentation. This AK idea is starting to fade as a practical weapon....especially around here, where it's flatter than a road killed squirrel. :smiley_chinrub:

Bowhunter57

 

[Beentown]

Depends on the AK also. CIA slap together...mediocre accuracy. My converted saiga will do 2" at 100 all day with Tula ammo.

The main reason I won't use one is weight. For the same weight I can bring a bull barrel bolt gun. I suck at spray and pray...

Now the fun factor is a different story. Lol

 

[arjay]

I have a norinco MAK-90 and it is really a fairly accurate gun up to about 150 yards its not a bolt action gun with a heavy bull barrel but its more than capable of getting the job done. Plus hunting with a 30 round mag is always fun!!!

 

[CJD3]

Milo,
You make a valid point, sir. A .30 caliber bullet, out of an AK, would be something that may not have enough ballistic speed for good fragmentation. This AK idea is starting to fade as a practical weapon....especially around here, where it's flatter than a road killed squirrel. :smiley_chinrub:

Bowhunter57

Still woulden't hurt to have one around...

 

[arjay]

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Bet you cant do this with a bolt action rifle

 

[Bowhunter57]

Plus hunting with a 30 round mag is always fun!!!

It is and there's some confidence with knowing you have plenty of ammo and/or second chances. When I had my AR I took an 80 yard shot at a coyote that was trotting, missed and he kicked the jets on high. Missed the next 7 rounds, but number 9 flipped him end over end...at 160+ yards. Even so, I blood trail tracked him for 200 yards, till I ran out of light and never found him.

I sold my AR, purchased my Stevens .25-06 and have no regrets. The knock down power of the quarter bore is outstanding.

Bowhunter57

 

[Milo]

what bullet did you hit that yote with? I know for a fact no critter will survive from a a SX..stuff goes boom or turns to jelly right after entry even on a hind leg hit...

 

[Bowhunter57]

what bullet did you hit that yote with?

Milo,
I was using Winchester (white box) ammo with 45gr. JHP bullets. Which was part of the problem...I should've reloaded some 55gr. V-Max bullets, for coyotes. The 45gr. JHP bullets did a great job on groundhogs, but coyotes are a much tougher critter.

I'm reloading a Nosler 87gr. Ballistic Tip, in my .25-06, at 3300 f.p.s. and it is plain evil on varmints. :smiley_asswhip:
Here's a fall g-hog that weighed about 12 lbs. He was hit on the left front shoulder...the other side is missing, along with what was inside. :smiley_blink:

Bowhunter57

 

[Milo]

i have experienced the opposite..I hit one at 80 yards with my 17 hmr and it dropped like a sack of potatoes. have you experimented much with different bullets? Youtube these varmit gernade bullets...i am liking what I am seeing. I will have a few hundred rounds of these done up this winter to get ready for coyotes and chucks.

 

[hickslawns]

I am thinking a favorite caliber for coyote thread is necessary for this time of the year!