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Old 06-12-2005 | 05:17 PM
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Virginia7
 
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Default RE: What is your go-to rifle for coyotes?

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I was wondering about the cart to use for Coyotes as well. I have a very accurate Rem M700 in .22-250 but was wondering if I shouldn't go with a .243 win 85gr.
Your 22-250 will do nicely, but the 243Win. with 85gr.BTHP will do better - as long as you ain't worried about the hides. The 6mm bullets will buck the wind better, and carry better at longer ranges. However, if you have a good rifle in 22-250 as you noted, I wouldn't sell or trade it to get a 243. What you have will do. But, if you also have a
243 then that's what I'd recommend for yotes.
The 85gr. bullet loading for the 243Win. can be had in factory ammo from Federal's premium line, or if you handload look to Sierra for the same bullet, GameKing 85gr.HPBT.
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