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Coyote Hunting - From 10 Yards to over 1,000 Yards
243 or 25-06
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<blockquote data-quote="Barrelnut" data-source="post: 1295289" data-attributes="member: 74902"><p>Well, for me anyhow, I wouldn't poo poo something so much that I had no practical experience with.</p><p></p><p>I have owned both at the same time and there is some overlap for sure. I now just own a 25-06 since the primary target is deer.</p><p></p><p>For all the powders that will push a 243 100 gr. bullet to 3100 FPS. the is a powder for 25-06 that will push a 100 gr. bullet to 3400 FPS. That's about 6~7 inches less drop and 30% more energy at 500 yards. The 6~7 inch flatter trajectory is one of the more significant and measurable benefits. One can always argue whether 30% more energy matters in the end, but it sure doesn't hurt.</p><p></p><p>I've seen several deer and antelope killed with both and the 25-06 will definitely perform better. The 25-06 just kinda hits a sweet spot between recoil and reliability on deer sized game, at moderate distances.</p><p></p><p>Now, the OP, wants a coyote rifle that can be used for occasional deer. That would be the .243</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Barrelnut, post: 1295289, member: 74902"] Well, for me anyhow, I wouldn't poo poo something so much that I had no practical experience with. I have owned both at the same time and there is some overlap for sure. I now just own a 25-06 since the primary target is deer. For all the powders that will push a 243 100 gr. bullet to 3100 FPS. the is a powder for 25-06 that will push a 100 gr. bullet to 3400 FPS. That's about 6~7 inches less drop and 30% more energy at 500 yards. The 6~7 inch flatter trajectory is one of the more significant and measurable benefits. One can always argue whether 30% more energy matters in the end, but it sure doesn't hurt. I've seen several deer and antelope killed with both and the 25-06 will definitely perform better. The 25-06 just kinda hits a sweet spot between recoil and reliability on deer sized game, at moderate distances. Now, the OP, wants a coyote rifle that can be used for occasional deer. That would be the .243 [/QUOTE]
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