i need a rifle small enuf to kill a coyote and predators but big enuff to handle deer. what should i get???

Your gun would prolly be a .243.. SMall enough for coyotes and it can handle deer pretty well.

would agree anything smaller then the 243(some folks will say the 243 is to small)will not handle deer with any consitancey.but works good on coyotes with out blowing them up.but the 243 is a little excessive for fox and bobcats.

well i kill nutriea (aggravating thing in louisiana)bu i was thinking a 25-06 tell me more about this caliber.

A 243 is what I shot one buck w/ this year and I shot at a yotte today(Missed) great calibre. A 2506 is a great chioce as well. Flat and fast. My huntin partner hunts moose w/ his w/ a 120 grain Grand Slams. Super deer gun.

If you want to keep the hides go with the 243, if not, the extra range and power of the 25-06 will come in handy.

25-06 or 243 are both good guns .They should do fine as long as you don't want the hides .I have used both of them on deer .LOL

.243, .25-06, .260. I use a 7.62x39mm SKS (a .30 cal), but it's not great at much more than 125 yrds for anything. I've also used a .30-06 with 110 grain handloads for coyotes, and it's definately enough for deer. <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

GOTTA LOVE THAT MARLIN MAGIC!!!!

.257 wthby. Fast with a lot of punch. The only draw back price.

.243