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Old 06-17-2014, 09:04 AM
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Question Coyote hunting with Benelli MR1???

i just purchased a Benelli MR1 for target shooting, but i wonder can I use it for coyote hunting?
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Old 06-17-2014, 10:14 AM
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Yes, there are no restrictions on bullet size for hunting coyotes. 223 works just fine
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Old 06-17-2014, 10:17 AM
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As long as a rifle is not restricted it can be used on coyotes...as was mention there is no limit on the cartridge or caliber.

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Old 06-17-2014, 11:16 AM
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How about something of a review on the benelli when you get a few rounds down the pipe. Not a huge fan of semis, but us lefties have to keep our options open.

It accepts stanag mags I'm told.

As for .223; np legally or ethically. As with any hunting shot placement is key. As is bullet selection. I've been around long enough to defer to Lefty-Canuck's opinion there.

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Old 06-17-2014, 11:57 AM
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As long as a rifle is not restricted it can be used on coyotes...as was mention there is no limit on the cartridge or caliber.

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hmmmm, can you use a restricted on a coyote at an approved range?
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Old 06-17-2014, 12:03 PM
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hmmmm, can you use a restricted on a coyote at an approved range?
Our range has rules that we cannot hunt or shoot a live target on range grounds

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Old 06-17-2014, 03:05 PM
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thank you all for the information.
i heard we cannot use rifle that take more than 3 rounds mag and semi auto is not welcomed for hunting.
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Old 06-17-2014, 03:17 PM
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thank you all for the information.
i heard we cannot use rifle that take more than 3 rounds mag and semi auto is not welcomed for hunting.
A semiautomatic centerfire rifle (does not apply to rimfire) has a limit to how many it can hold in the mag....not just for hunting but even to possess.

So if you are looking for a loop hole

......re-ask the question you really want to ask ....high capacity center-fire magazines are a no no.

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Old 06-17-2014, 10:45 PM
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But LAR which are 10 round and fit the MR1 and PCV .50's which legally hold 14 .223 fit the MR1.

Buy a pcv 50 and throw 14 rounds into a coyote legally.
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Old 06-18-2014, 05:35 AM
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thank you all for the information.
i heard we cannot use rifle that take more than 3 rounds mag and semi auto is not welcomed for hunting.
People need to actually read the regulations, rather than listening to rumors.
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Old 06-18-2014, 05:56 AM
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But LAR which are 10 round and fit the MR1 and PCV .50's which legally hold 14 .223 fit the MR1.

Buy a pcv 50 and throw 14 rounds into a coyote legally.
Coyotes aren't really all the tough. 1 round is usually enough. I know of guys who easily down western yotes with a 17hmr. 1 shot one kill. If you're not confident in your ability to do that at a given range then practice. Spraying 14 rounds at an animal is hardly humane. Also spraying 14 rounds at an animal legally is a good way to get that convenient loophole closed tight for everyone.

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Old 06-18-2014, 05:59 AM
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People need to actually read the regulations, rather than listening to rumors.
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