Rifle Scopes I Am Not A hunter

[SporterII]

...But I get IT.
Shooting Prairie dogs between 150 and 350 with a 75gr. 223, A coyote popped into my periphery. Was he at 400? 500?
In retrospect, he was at 400. That did me no good with one round till take off. I sent one right over him and he went over the hill like grease lightning.
It was a thrill to see him as I am a city slicker.
My steel target needs to be at least 350 to remain un damaged. I have the gas.
I saw the IOR with a moa reticle and enough field of view. It got me thinking. Anything with a 'briscit' hold size for ranging will be good for this.
What would a hunter choose?

 

[RTH1800]

S&B P4F is not bad.

 

[Engine 22]

I'm having trouble following you here. Are you asking about a reticle?

 

[SporterII]

Yes.
I know any reticle can be used knowing what it represents. Many military scopes use 'briscit' type side reticles. Like the Nightforce [np1rr] varmint reticle has for 9" targets only with better hold stadia. They double to 18" I think.
I am asking what would make a good reticle. Known target size is hunting, I think. Being able to range it and hold with the same sight picture.
The IOR caught my eye because it looks like a prospect for a coyote rifle sight as I would use it. I think Coyote hunters know distances from familiar hides.
I want a pelt.

 

[kurt]

not all animals are the same size which makes ranging with reticle hard. Best option is use a lrf.

 

[SporterII]

You are absolutely right. Even if I were proficient it is tough.
I had a Leica 1200 scan. Likely will be buying Bushnell Binos. Too bad my Kahles binos do not range.
I still cannot help but think it can happen faster than I can use a lrf and get a sight picture both, in time.
Sitting and ranging surroundings sounds like a possibility.

 

[ShtrRdy]

Something I've thought about doing, but have yet to try it out, is put together a range card which lists Mil or Moa of a specific target, like a P-dawg or a coyote. The come ups at the various reticle spacings could then be listed

 

[NLS7162]

Maybe take a look at 'Shepherd scopes'. I do not own one but have 2 buddies that are avid hunters and they have had very good luck with them.

 

[kmose73]

Your best bet is to range various distances before you turn on the call. That way in a fast paced "greased lightning" scenario you will have some idea where he's at acording to various landmarks around you. For a quick shot any mil/ moa based reticle will do the trick if you know your dope.

 

[RTH1800]

You will do far better by ranging prior to the arrival of the coyote. If you wait until arrival, you will only learn how far the coyote was when he saw you range him.

I also think you will do far better if you do not call. Just sit up in a good area, make a range card and watch.

 

[SporterII]

I have a friend in S.D. who really is a hunter. He has told me that he has never 'been very good' with calling. Sees them all the time.
Probably not going to rub off on me. I have seen only one in range wile shooting PD's. Now I want one.
I wonder if he came in for the nearby watering hole.

 

[Supergyro]

I get so jealous when I hear someone say "I was doing such and such when this coyote showed up..." : ) I go calling specifically for the bastards and I have yet to call one in.
My area has such a high population they started selling contracts for extermination, and I still don't see them!
My only coyote kill was an off-hand 60yd running shot with my deer rifle.

To your question OP, I setup a range card(mental or written) for my area and use that.
Though it still hasn't helped me. ; )

 

[SporterII]

Hey, I hope I have not seen my 1 dog!
I am going to hire a guide, a helo.... Heck, I am going back with my buddy in S.D. and search for luck.
I know a good spot to set up, range and that should work. A spot basically familiar.
My whole thing with the reticle question is when I am out of familiar terrain , I loose bearings and find it hard to know exactly where I am. Like shooting a set of PD's. An half hour later, to see them and where they all lay, Where the hell....

 

[CanPopper]

Get the Burris with the build in rangefinder.

 

[Supergyro]

Hey, I hope I have not seen my 1 dog!
I am going to hire a guide, a helo.... Heck, I am going back with my buddy in S.D. and search for luck.
I know a good spot to set up, range and that should work. A spot basically familiar.
My whole thing with the reticle question is when I am out of familiar terrain , I loose bearings and find it hard to know exactly where I am. Like shooting a set of PD's. An half hour later, to see them and where they all lay, Where the hell....

I certainly hope you have better luck than I. I can't help but wonder if something is off with my setup/process for calling. I guess it's time for more reading on the coyote forums 'til I get it right.

 

[athhud]

Google Earth is the best tool you can get for ranging targets in a hunting area.