Larger caliber AR for coyotes?

[D.ID]

I have bean thinking real hard about an ar-15 in 6x45 (223 necked to 6mm) Researched it a bit and it looks like a sweet option with standard bolt,mags and a little more thump without blowing anything up. Might look into that as well.

 

[dust]

I've took two yotes with 6.5 Grendel last season with great results.

More info on Grendel? Been thinking the same thing

 

[270 MKV]

243WSSM will definately do the job!!!!

been happy with mine, but looking to downsize the number of different type of chamberings I need to have on the shelf...

so, if you are interested, check the for sale section of the forum

 

[Tnwhip]

I have a 1&7 twist barrel and shoot the 75g and 80g A-max . longest shot has only been 250 but everyone has been a bam flop. If going to a 6mm I think I would want something more than a 6x45. But that is just me.

 

[NevadaCowboy]

I can't understand the notion of 223 not being enough for 40-50lb coyotes under 300yrds. I've shot many coyotes and have only seen 2 that didn't drop instantly from a 223 and those 2 didn't make it more than 30yrds. If you're just looking for the WOW factor in blowing them up then go with the AR10 in 308 and use ballistic tips. The AR10 will work well on deer also.

 

[D.ID]

300 yards, 223 great round. 600 yard, 223 ok round. 600 yards with wind, 223 sucks. Aint sayin it cant be done but................... could be done better and easier with allot of "other" rounds...................I have had coyotes down at 20 yards with marginal hits jump back up and take off never to be seen again. Where are you finding 50lb coyotes? Ours are 30-40.

 

[GonzoK34]

I built a 6.5 Grendel with a 24" barrel, Muzzle Brake, Jewel trigger, on a bushmaster lower. I've been shooting Hornady 123gr A-Max factory loaded bullets. I have over 200 once fired cases now and will be reloading with Sierra 120gr Matchkings. So far this caliber has exceeded my expectations.

I have a DCM Compasslake match service rifle 1/7 barrel and have competed in matches to 600 yds for the past 15 years. It's a custom build with open sights. It still shoots great.

My 3rd AR is a 1/8, 24" barrel Varminter. It likes 75gr Hornady Match bullets. I've taken coyotes and jackrabbits with it out to 700yds. Reading the wind is extremely critical.

That said, I built the 6.5 Grendel over the 6.8 SPC because beyond 400yds it's shoots flatter and handles the wind better. I've shot out to 800yds consistently with excellent accuracy. It's on a Bushmaster lower. The benefit is I can switch uppers if I choose and have taken 3 uppers into the field several times.

When it comes to shooting accurately at long distance the 6.5 is hard to beat.

 

[NevadaCowboy]

The largest known coyote weighed 74.8lbs, taken in the state of Wyoming.

The biggest coyote I've bagged here in Nevada weighed 32lbs.

My reference to a 50lb coyote was the common practice of using an extreme to illustrate a point.

I'm hoping that with enough practice, someday I'll be able to take a 75lb coyote at 600yds in the wind.

 

[BH Hunter]

The last tactical shoot that I went to, the 6.5X47 was extremely popular. More people shot those than all other AR's combined. Almost everyone was using 140 VLD's I think.

 

[Rubicon06on33s]

Olympic arms UMAR, mine is a 22-250 and shoots 5 shot .5 inch groups at 100 yards with hand loads. I used 40 grain nosler BT and they caused quite a bit of laughter this summer prairie dog hunting with the red mist. You just have to watch yourself and not do too many mag dumps because she gets hot in a hurry.

 

[ig25]

J E Custom,
This would be my second AR purchase, as the last one was a RRA A4 Varmint. I've given some thought buying the upper and lower separate, but I don't think the R-25 can be purchased that way.

I need to shop online to see who sells an upper in larger calibers than .223/5.56 and go from there. I know RRA sells the 6.8spc and 6.5 grendel, but I'm not sure what other manufacturers sell them...or .243 or .308 or etc.

I perfer the stopping power of the larger calibers, for coyotes.

Bowhunter57

you could look in to the wssm calibers. 243,25,300 olympic arms

 

[sneedb82]

Personally, 6.8SPC

However, I've used 6.5Grendel/264lbc, 300blk, as well as others on the AR platform.

 

[alpuig]

Does anyone here use a larger caliber AR for coyotes? (larger than .223/5.56)
If so, what caliber are you using?
What calibers would you suggest?

I've had my eyes on the 6.8spc and 6.5 grendel, for a while and the performance specs are impressive.

Your opinions and experiences are appreciated.
Thank you, Bowhunter57

338 federal

 

[Shawn Carverelli]

ar10 in 6 creedmoor with an 87 gr vmax smoking along @ 3250 fps