25-06 - 80 gr Or Less Bullet Weight ?
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Your Input Variables
Ballistic Coefficient 0.290 Velocity (ft/s) 3600 Weight (grains) 75
Maximum Range (yds) 1000 Interval (yds) 100 Drag Function G1
Sight Height (inches) 1.5 Shooting Angle (degrees) 0 Zero Range (yds) 200
Wind Speed (mph) 0 Wind Angle (degrees) 90 Altitude (ft) 0
Pressure (hg) 29.53 Temperature (F) 59 Humidity (%) 0.78
Ballistics Results
RANGE (YARDS) VELOCITY (FPS) ENERGY (FT.-LB.) TRAJECTORY (IN) COME UP IN MOA COME UP IN MILS WIND DRIFT (IN) WIND DRIFT IN MOA WIND DRIFT IN MILS
Muzzle 3600 2158 -1.5 0 0 0 0 0
100 3230 1737 0.9 -0.9 -0.3 0 0 0
200 2890 1391 0 0 0 0 0 0
300 2576 1105 -5.1 1.6 0.5 0 0 0
400 2282 868 -15.5 3.7 1.1 0 0 0
500 2008 672 -32.6 6.2 1.8 0 0 0
600 1755 513 -58.3 9.3 2.7 0 0 0
700 1527 388 -95.5 13 3.8 0 0
Ballistic Coefficient 0.290 Velocity (ft/s) 3600 Weight (grains) 75
Maximum Range (yds) 1000 Interval (yds) 100 Drag Function G1
Sight Height (inches) 1.5 Shooting Angle (degrees) 0 Zero Range (yds) 200
Wind Speed (mph) 0 Wind Angle (degrees) 90 Altitude (ft) 0
Pressure (hg) 29.53 Temperature (F) 59 Humidity (%) 0.78
Ballistics Results
RANGE (YARDS) VELOCITY (FPS) ENERGY (FT.-LB.) TRAJECTORY (IN) COME UP IN MOA COME UP IN MILS WIND DRIFT (IN) WIND DRIFT IN MOA WIND DRIFT IN MILS
Muzzle 3600 2158 -1.5 0 0 0 0 0
100 3230 1737 0.9 -0.9 -0.3 0 0 0
200 2890 1391 0 0 0 0 0 0
300 2576 1105 -5.1 1.6 0.5 0 0 0
400 2282 868 -15.5 3.7 1.1 0 0 0
500 2008 672 -32.6 6.2 1.8 0 0 0
600 1755 513 -58.3 9.3 2.7 0 0 0
700 1527 388 -95.5 13 3.8 0 0
Catahoula
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H414 & the 75 grain Sierra HP is absolutely deadly on coyotes. I had good luck with the Hornady 75 grain V-Max but liked the Sierra better.
Thanks, Kirk
Thanks, Kirk
Just curious, what state requires the 80gr or less? I hadn't heard that rule.
My 25-06 I've only shot 4 coyotes with, usually use the littler guns. I used to own one that I shot 90gr Winchester PEP loads from, great at killing but terrible on hides. This one I shot 100gr TTSX Barnes through first and now have went to 100gr Sirocco II bullets. So far both have done far less damage than the varmint bullets to hides. They will exit, but the exit is the size of the tip of my pinky, not a big hole. I'm not sure if the lighter varmint bullets will stay in a coyote unless you load them down on velocity. You might look at a 80gr TTSX or something that will zip through without over-expanding. From a 243 or 6mm 75gr bullets will wreck a bobcat and get messy on a coyote not hit solidly in an area with plenty of yote to absorb the shrapnel.
My 25-06 I've only shot 4 coyotes with, usually use the littler guns. I used to own one that I shot 90gr Winchester PEP loads from, great at killing but terrible on hides. This one I shot 100gr TTSX Barnes through first and now have went to 100gr Sirocco II bullets. So far both have done far less damage than the varmint bullets to hides. They will exit, but the exit is the size of the tip of my pinky, not a big hole. I'm not sure if the lighter varmint bullets will stay in a coyote unless you load them down on velocity. You might look at a 80gr TTSX or something that will zip through without over-expanding. From a 243 or 6mm 75gr bullets will wreck a bobcat and get messy on a coyote not hit solidly in an area with plenty of yote to absorb the shrapnel.
Thanks mcseal2 -
I am in NJ. Gets kind of difficult using a rifle here period. Really have to know your shots. I study satelite maps before making gun go bang.
And yes, I can understand the issue of a lite bullet. Had a talk with a tech at Sierra the other day and he recommend heavier bullet as well.
Not sure what we are going to do for now. Will most likely scout areas for making shots and work up a load for the V-Max and the Sierra 75HP. We have access to a shooting range to check loads/accuracy.
Coyotes are putting stress on local deer. The state of NJ has become more open on taking these critters.
I am in NJ. Gets kind of difficult using a rifle here period. Really have to know your shots. I study satelite maps before making gun go bang.
And yes, I can understand the issue of a lite bullet. Had a talk with a tech at Sierra the other day and he recommend heavier bullet as well.
Not sure what we are going to do for now. Will most likely scout areas for making shots and work up a load for the V-Max and the Sierra 75HP. We have access to a shooting range to check loads/accuracy.
Coyotes are putting stress on local deer. The state of NJ has become more open on taking these critters.
What state would make a dumb law like that? They don't make 80 grain bullets for any larger calibers, Maybe that is no bigger than 80 grain for .224 diameter so people are not using silenced rifles. I would like to look that up. I have a custom 257roberts AI. I can get nearly the speeds of my old 25-06 because i have a 26 inch tube.
I use the 87gr V-max I use modern powders..... easy to meter superformance powder.
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