mossbergman,

To answer your original question...

I have in the field experience with a few .22 mag loads. When selecting a load for the .22 mag for fox and coyotes, I am an advocate for a 40 grain hollow point bullet. Last season, I used the Rem 32 gr with the ballistic tip and lost a few predators. The 40 gr HP drops them better (I could not find them heavier in my area, or I would have tried them). Shot placement is still critical and distance should be under 100 yds for best results, although my record is 210 yds on a 45 pound coyote.Pic below...

The rifle is the CZ