bigdeernofear,

I have used the 243 on coyotes before, with no intention of saving the pelts, they were becoming a nuisance and needed thining. That said, the pelts recieve a lot of damage, of course I was using 100 gr bullets. The best I have ever seen was a 223 and a 30-06, both using military surplus ammunition. The metal jackets (as we call them), just punched a clean hole with very limited damage. There is a down side, these bullets do not explode and can go far, so as always, know where you're shooting and what's on the other side.

dog1