Rifle for coon calling

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Sigpros228

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Looking to get into coon calling and was wondering what is everyone’s favorite caliber and rifle? Looking at a 22mag just for the extra punch. Seriously considering a browning t bolt just because I have always wanted one.
 
I've been den calling now for about 15 years and average about 50 a year. Started out using 17HMR, and switched to the 22 mag, after having several coons hitting the ground and taking off. The 22 mag does a good job, but have to sew up exit holes sometimes. Picked up a Savage A17 WSM and been using it this season with 25gr load and will be using it from now on. Went out and hit a couple of trees, getting 9 coons and only had one hole to sew. 17 Hornet with the 25gr load is another round that works well.
 
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Yes we will be using ecaller also looking into what one to get. But this will be for varmint control. The shotgun could be real handy. Thinking about my son and I one with the rifle one with a shotgun. We will be calling a bunch of old houses/buildings and around silage pits
 
I've used 22lr to carbine 223(suppressed). Never messed with a shotgun. I think the 22 mag or 17wsm suppressed if you can, is the way to go. The CCI velocitor is the ONLY 22 lr round I would use on coon. In 22 mag the 30 gr TNT is great. 17wsm ammo is expensive.
 
If there are two of you the best of both worlds can be had. A shotgun and a rifle on each stand is a beautiful thing. A .22 Magnum is great coon medicine as is any heavy field load of #4 birdshot from a 20 - 12 gauge shotgun. I like improved modified, or full chokes in my shotgun. If I am alone I use a shotgun. Coons can be pretty tough, if you hit one and it doesn't fold up add more lead to it.
 
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