Coyote rifle
#1
Coyote rifle
I am looking to purchase a rifle for coyote hunting. I will be taking shots from 50-150 yards. Whichcaliber would you recommend? Ido not want to mutilate the pelts though.Thanks
#3
Join Date: Dec 2005
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RE: Coyote rifle
take a look at the .204 very fast round very small hole and no exit wound. the round is still new and a little bit more $ than say .223 but it is a good little round, accurate to 400 yards. also 22/250 is good.
those are my opinions.....
those are my opinions.....
#6
RE: Coyote rifle
ORIGINAL: zak123
I am looking to purchase a rifle for coyote hunting. I will be taking shots from 50-150 yards. Which caliber would you recommend? I do not want to mutilate the pelts though. Thanks
I am looking to purchase a rifle for coyote hunting. I will be taking shots from 50-150 yards. Which caliber would you recommend? I do not want to mutilate the pelts though. Thanks
p.s. I would do some thinking on the caliber first, then the manufacturer and any add ons. Plenty of great manufacturers out there, but don't go for the sale item that is just ok. A yote gun is just as important as the elk, bear, or even deer rifle. Put some money, without taking a loan, into a scope as well as some good calls, camo, and other necessary gear. It will all add up on a nicely to take that pesky yote.
#8
RE: Coyote rifle
I would say the .223, it is very versatile and the ammo is really cheap. You can get 20 rounds for like $2.50-$3.00. And it isn't all that bad on the pelts either. If you go to alot of message boards the .223 is probably the most used and reccomended.
#9
RE: Coyote rifle
The vast majority of coyote hunters use .22 centerfires, like the .222, .223. and .22-250. I use a .223 myself. Out to 300 yards, it is hard to beat. It shoots flat and delivers enough energy and enough lead to get the job done effectively. Most of my shots fall under 100 yds, and I've never hada bullet exit. Nearly any good bolt action rifle topped with a quaility scope will serve you well.
#10
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Western NY
Posts: 339
RE: Coyote rifle
.243 Win good to about 400 yrds de[ending on the shooter and Savage model 11 not very expensive and accurate out of the box with a nice scope. Can double as a nice deer rifle with the right loads and I have used mine on coyotes for a couple of years and have had no problems with excessive pelt damage.