The 22 hornet makes a fine coyote gun out to about 175 yards, with 150 yards being ideal. They are about half as loud as a 223 and alot quieter than a 22-250, and they won't carry a bullet near as far as either one. It'd make a good addition to your battery of coyote guns. Last summer my cousin I shoot with alot bought a Ruger Mark II 22 hornet, and it is quite the lil shooter.