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Podcast: The Texas Predator Hunting Podcast
Episode: Why I Stopped Using a Shotgun for Coyotes
Description: In this archived episode, Wade breaks down why he used to be a major shotgun guy for predator hunting, and why he eventually replaced it with a compact suppressed AR setup.We cover the real pros of shotguns (especially in fox country and shotgun-only land), the cost of stretching shotgun range with tungsten, and why modern AR platforms with todayβs optics (LPVOs, red dots + magnifiers) have become a better βdo-it-allβ option for close-quarters calling.He also talks through practical setups: barrel length, suppressor considerations, optic choices, and why cartridges like 6 ARC can be a game-c...