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title: "12 ga Coyote & Predator Loads | Hunting Ammo | JJ Armory"
description: "00 or #4 buckshot in close, thick cover; a turkey load (#4–#6 or TSS #7–#9) at modest range; a slug for a longer, clear shot. Lead buckshot or turkey lead/TSS;"
url: "https://www.jjarmoryny.com/hunting-ammo-12-gauge-coyote"
site: "JJ ARMORY LLC"
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# 12 ga Coyote & Predator Loads | Hunting Ammo | JJ Armory

> 00 or #4 buckshot in close, thick cover; a turkey load (#4–#6 or TSS #7–#9) at modest range; a slug for a longer, clear shot. Lead buckshot or turkey lead/TSS;

[ HUNTING AMMO // 12 GA ]

[ HUNTING AMMO // 12 GA ]

## 12 GAUGE · COYOTE & PREDATOR

What we recommend for Coyote and Predator with a 12 ga shotgun, and a link to shop matching ammo at JJ Armory.

What we recommend for Coyote and Predator with a 12 ga shotgun, and a link to shop matching ammo at JJ Armory.

[ 12 GA // COYOTE & PREDATOR ]

[ 12 GA // COYOTE & PREDATOR ]

RECOMMENDED SHOT

RECOMMENDED SHOT

00 or #4 buckshot in close, thick cover; a turkey load (#4–#6 or TSS #7–#9) at modest range; a slug for a longer, clear shot

00 or #4 buckshot in close, thick cover; a turkey load (#4–#6 or TSS #7–#9) at modest range; a slug for a longer, clear shot

STEEL, LEAD, OR OTHER NON-TOXIC

STEEL, LEAD, OR OTHER NON-TOXIC

Lead buckshot or turkey lead/TSS; slugs as needed

Lead buckshot or turkey lead/TSS; slugs as needed

WHY

WHY

Coyotes are tougher than upland birds. Buckshot and turkey loads are the usual 12 gauge answers.

Coyotes are tougher than upland birds. Buckshot and turkey loads are the usual 12 gauge answers.

Buckshot here is for predators only — it is not legal for deer in New York.

Buckshot here is for predators only — it is not legal for deer in New York.

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## IN STOCK AT JJ ARMORY

These are the 12 gauge buckshot loads we have in stock: Hornady Varmint Express #4 buck, plus 00 buck. Buckshot is for predators only — it is not legal for deer in New York.

These are the 12 gauge buckshot loads we have in stock: Hornady Varmint Express #4 buck, plus 00 buck. Buckshot is for predators only — it is not legal for deer in New York.

Questions? Call (631) 985-5527 — 38 W Main St, Riverhead. This is hunting advice, not legal advice; check current DEC and USFWS rules for the land you hunt.

Questions? Call (631) 985-5527 — 38 W Main St, Riverhead. This is hunting advice, not legal advice; check current DEC and USFWS rules for the land you hunt.