I have shot most all of them, and I choose the .243 for my coyote hunting. The reason is that the caliber is versatile and popular and I can shoot bullets weighing as little as 55 grains to over a hundred grains. The accuracy is excellant. I get over 4000 fps out of the 55 grainers and this is about as perfect as one can get, IMO. The .204 when shot through a PACT chrono setup did not do the 4225, but closer to 3990 fps so I guess one would have to wait ultil they released the same powder used for the testing to gain that level.

Zeroed at 200, you are .9 inches high at 100, 3.45 inches low at 300., and 11.9 inches low at 400. That is flat enough for me.

Note to those who worry about pelt damage:
If you shoot the 55 grain ballistic silvertips you will hardly ever get an exit even with straight on head shots using this round. It will leave one little hole and no exit. If anybody wants to see a graphic pic of this type of detail then feel free to send an email or PM and I will provide one.

Greg