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which caliber would you suggest i use for hunting coyotes

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blind duck

.22-250 softpoint that way if i get a nice one, the pelt wont be all messed up, but if it dont matter the ballistic silver tips are real impressive<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

coyoteseeker

the question you need to ask your self is &quot;what do i want to do with it after the shot&quot; if pelts are if no concern then the 22-250 is a good choice.flat shooting,long range fast caliber but it will do conciderable pelt damage.if your looking to save hides then maybe something in a 223 or the best pelt rifle there is,the 17rem.the 243 is also a good coyote rifle but it also does some pelt damage.each one of these has its pros and cons so think carefully on what you want to do with the animal,what else you might want to use the rifle for and what kind of range your shots will be.these three things will be the deciding factors on what rifle you want or need to use.

Edited by - coyoteseeker on 01/11/2003 05:15:33

emlaur

Coyoteseeker is dead on. I hunt the big woods where shots are seldom more than 150 yards. I do like to salvage something since the song dog is'nt much good to eat. I shoot a .223 with cheap and readily available military surplus ammo; it's alot easier on the pelt than the .22-250 or the .243.

Josh Sorensen

Another thing you want to ask yourself is how you will be doing this hunting. I have a couple of rifles that I use depending on how I will be hunting. If you are hunting big open areas, that are accessable by vehicle then you might want a heavier rifle in 22-250, 220 swift or other higher velosity flatter shooting gun and that gun to be heavier for accuracy and stability off a rest. If you hunt primarily by hiking or walking trails and do most of your calling in brushy areas you would want a light compact rifle in 22 hornet, 222, or 223. I have three guns that I use more than others. I have a remington 600 mohawk in .222 with a short 18&quot; barrel and compact 3-9 scope, its light and quick and deadly out to 250-300 yards and is really good on fur with a 40gr V-max at 3150fps. For areas where I am in more open area I use a DPMS Panther with 24&quot; heavy bull barrel and 6-24 B&L 3200 elite scope with cross sticks or bipod that is accurate out to reallly long distances, I wouldn't hesitate to shoot 400+ yards with it, but it weighs 14+lbs so I won't be carrying it all day while snowshoeing trails like I will the 222. I also use a browning .243 with 100gr bullets when I think I might encounter a wolf, it is a mix between the other two as far a carrying goes, its a little bigger than the mohawk but not as heavy as the DPMS, it is a lot harder on hides than either one but I trust a 100gr bullet better on a 100+lb wolf than a 40gr bullet. It all depends on how your going to be doing it. If you like to walk around I suggest a CZ-527 american in .223 with a compact 3-9 scope, if you like to drive around any good heavy barreled bolt gun or AR in 17 rem-220 swift, if you hunt area where there is a chance at a bigger animal use a 243 or even a 25/06 or heavier cartridge.
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Edited by - Josh Sorensen on 12/14/2002 21:31:25

ostdc

Coyoteseeker, how do you have that 17mm mounted?<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> Is it can fed?<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>I'm sure you meant 17 rem.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

coyoteseeker

your right ostdc,a 17 mm would be a little excessive wouldn't it.thanks for the correction.<img src=icon_smile_blush.gif border=0 align=middle>

opposumboy

I use a ruger m77 mark II in .223 cal. I find it has great accuracy and distance. With the bi-pod on I hit a quarter every time at 200 yds. the other day I shot a coyote at 440 yds. and she fel in her tracks! The bullet only droped 2 inches and went clean through the shoulder blade. All I have for a scope is a 3*9*40. I also installed a bi-pod. The stainless steel and synthetic stock are incredibly easy to clean and maintane, and the amo is cheap.! Good Luck on your adventures!!