The .223 is ready but have never killed a coyote with it. seem to have better luck killin yotes while bird hunting or archery deer hunting. Never to worry though, the reason i was holding back was because i only had 2 broadheads left, but i re-stocked on friday so they are pretty much done for now. Believe it or not i have had more shots a coyotes out of the stand than deer, and this has been an amazing deer season for me.