RE: Bullet Questions
The 223 is perfect for what you want to use it for. If you don't reload look for Ultramax or Black Hills ammo. Their 52gr HPs do a number on coyotes, and very rarely did I ever get an exit from them before I started to reload. The 50gr VMax is a great load for coyotes as well. For saving fox pelts, goodluck, as I never did find a bullet for the 223 that didn't make a mess of fox. For fox you want to avoid hitting any of the larger bones, such as shoulder blades, etc. Neck shots and lung/heart shots are your best bet.