antelope & coyote rifle
#16
RE: antelope & coyote rifle
.22's aren't a legal caliber for goats here in Wyo. Considering flat shooting, ample knockdown, ease on the shoulder, ammo availability,
etc . . . The 25-06 and nothing else! Make sure and get a good scope to at least 12 power!
etc . . . The 25-06 and nothing else! Make sure and get a good scope to at least 12 power!
#17
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: OKC Ok. USA
Posts: 501
RE: antelope & coyote rifle
Another vote fr the 25-06 for what you want. There are other rounds that are good but IMHO the 25-06 is the best choice when taking into account availibility and performance out to 300 yards. Wally World to you're local shop odds are they'll have it in stock whick can't always be said about some rounds mentioned here and gets the nod over the 243 at longer ranges.
#18
RE: antelope & coyote rifle
ORIGINAL: Ruddyduck
Another vote fr the 25-06 for what you want. There are other rounds that are good but IMHO the 25-06 is the best choice when taking into account availibility and performance out to 300 yards. Wally World to you're local shop odds are they'll have it in stock whick can't always be said about some rounds mentioned here and gets the nod over the 243 at longer ranges.
Another vote fr the 25-06 for what you want. There are other rounds that are good but IMHO the 25-06 is the best choice when taking into account availibility and performance out to 300 yards. Wally World to you're local shop odds are they'll have it in stock whick can't always be said about some rounds mentioned here and gets the nod over the 243 at longer ranges.
#19
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: OKC Ok. USA
Posts: 501
RE: antelope & coyote rifle
you answered your own question ipsc. The 25-06 gives a bit better performance with a heavier bullet. I never said that the 243 is a bad choice it's just the 25-06 is a bit better and that's why IMHO it gets the nod over the 243.
Personally for varmits and yotes my choice is a 22-250 and a 7mag or a .30 round for everything else with the exception of the great bears and Africa where my 375 H & H would be the gun of choice for me.
Personally for varmits and yotes my choice is a 22-250 and a 7mag or a .30 round for everything else with the exception of the great bears and Africa where my 375 H & H would be the gun of choice for me.