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Coyote Hunting - From 10 Yards to over 1,000 Yards
LOOKING for tips on Rifle and Scope set-up for Coyotes??
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<blockquote data-quote="tt35" data-source="post: 441007" data-attributes="member: 25362"><p>I've taken a boat load of coyotes with the .204. That being said, I'm primarily a caller so most of my shots are under 200 yards. I <strong>have</strong> shot coyotes out to 400 yards with the .204 but I feel the .204 is really a 300 yard coyote rifle. Stay away from the 32 grain poly-tipped bullets for coyotes. Bergers are the best if you plan on saving fur. For varmint shooting out to 400 yards, the .204 is fantastic and allows you to call a lot of your own shots with a heavy barrel rifle. I use 39 grain BK's for varmints because they have a higher BC.</p><p> </p><p>To specifically address your question, go with a bigger caliber for coyotes at longer ranges. My son carries his .243AI for the occasional "drive by" coyote between stands and when we're hunting a contest where it's more important to have DRT's than a nice pelt. The weight of a varmint contour barrel has no disadvantages for a truck gun. Only in close-in calling situations is the heavy barrel a problem. Any extra time it takes to get the heavy barrel deployed will be made up in settling down quicker when you're on the coyote IMHO. </p><p> </p><p>Good luck! Go tear 'em up!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tt35, post: 441007, member: 25362"] I've taken a boat load of coyotes with the .204. That being said, I'm primarily a caller so most of my shots are under 200 yards. I [B]have[/B] shot coyotes out to 400 yards with the .204 but I feel the .204 is really a 300 yard coyote rifle. Stay away from the 32 grain poly-tipped bullets for coyotes. Bergers are the best if you plan on saving fur. For varmint shooting out to 400 yards, the .204 is fantastic and allows you to call a lot of your own shots with a heavy barrel rifle. I use 39 grain BK's for varmints because they have a higher BC. To specifically address your question, go with a bigger caliber for coyotes at longer ranges. My son carries his .243AI for the occasional "drive by" coyote between stands and when we're hunting a contest where it's more important to have DRT's than a nice pelt. The weight of a varmint contour barrel has no disadvantages for a truck gun. Only in close-in calling situations is the heavy barrel a problem. Any extra time it takes to get the heavy barrel deployed will be made up in settling down quicker when you're on the coyote IMHO. Good luck! Go tear 'em up! [/QUOTE]
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