Another 17 WSM coyote kill.

[Ohlongarm]

Daybreak only 70 yards ,shot high and through the spine ,no entrance hole seen, but definitely an exit,DRT WSM 20 grain Hornady at 3300 fps.

 

[Reemty J]

I am always amazed how dark eastern coyotes are..... spine, shoulder blade and hips always splash out and make exits, the more energy the larger the hole, you gave that one the ol Ka-Pow

 

[Ohlongarm]

I am always amazed how dark eastern coyotes are..... spine, shoulder blade and hips always splash out and make exits, the more energy the larger the hole, you gave that one the ol Ka-Pow

Agreed, but there's a long winter ahead for some more real life testing scenarios. Have only takes a half dozen coyotes so far with the little rimfire, plenty Gh's.Notice the nice bulge where he was hit,very visible as he's lying on his side.

 

[woodnut]

Nice ! You are making realize there's a lot more to the 17WSM rimfire. I do believe in it, and that , like the 22 mag., has a whole lot more whack than it would seem to have just looking at the round.
The buldge you mention, on the shoulder? I do think I see it

 

[Ohlongarm]

Nice ! You are making realize there's a lot more to the 17WSM rimfire. I do believe in it, and that , like the 22 mag., has a whole lot more whack than it would seem to have just looking at the round.
The buldge you mention, on the shoulder? I do think I see it

The bulge is at spine level about but not quite half ways down,look close,THX

 

[woodnut]

Will do!

 

[woodnut]

Oh, THAT bulge! Spine shot must have been at a downward angle, right?

 

[Ohlongarm]

Oh, THAT bulge! Spine shot must have been at a downward angle, right?

The shot was taken from a vantage point about 20 feet higher than the coyote, if that helps you.

 

[woodnut]

It does. Now that I see the bulge, and know you were above it, easy to spot. Well done!