Exit wounds and bullet choice

[Crittergiter]

Howdy folks.

Wanted some opinions on bullets.

For coyotes I use a CZ 527 Varmint in .223 This last saturday I shot this coyote witha 50gr ballistic tip



It was looking at me sitting at an angle, the bullet went in the chest just left of center at about 50 yards.

I should have shot him in the head but I didnt think about that till I saw the exit hole. Any suggestions to what bullet might not make such a mess.

BTW I shoot the 50 gr ballistic tip because I found it to be the most accurate for my gun.

I know the 55 gr FMJ might be a viable option but I got a 1:12 twist and the 50 gr shoots better.

[Rammer]

Just try to avoid the shoulder blade and that bullet will work well for you. No matter what bullets you shoot, they will all make a mess if you hit a big bone.

[crimedog]

The B-Tip is supposed to explode, try Sierra 52 or 53grain matchking, or hornady 52-52 a-max and match.

[OkieBill]

I like 40 grain Ballistic tips in my 223

[North Texan]

I never had any problems with Hornady v-max, or the 52 gr. BTHP match.