Fur friendly long-range rifle/bullet

[tjonh2001]

I have been in search of a coyote rifle that I can shoot out to 700 with. I would like to be 22-250ai or bigger since I want drt. Not to mention that we also get to shoot mountain lions. What are your thoughts on a great rifle/bullet for shooting coyote, bobcat and fox without blowing the living crap out of them.

I know this is a very difficult question since long-range and fur friendly are almost impossible but there's got to be something that is close to the idea rifle and bullet.

 

[strombeckj]

I have been in search of a coyote rifle that I can shoot out to 700 with. I would like to be 22-250ai or bigger since I want drt. Not to mention that we also get to shoot mountain lions. What are your thoughts on a great rifle/bullet for shooting coyote, bobcat and fox without blowing the living crap out of them.

I know this is a very difficult question since long-range and fur friendly are almost impossible but there's got to be something that is close to the idea rifle and bullet.

Since it sounds like you reload I would look into the bullets first. My first choice would be the 55gr Berger's in .20 cal BC is awesome at .381
20BR
20-250
20x47

Next I would lean towards 70-80gr Bergers in a .22cal or the 75gr AMax

Lots of choices.

Jon

 

[angus-5024]

if your gonna shoot that far and still want knockdown power, get a .243. just better at bucking the wind. I wouldnt shoot a coyote inside 300 yards if you want to keep the pelt though.

 

[Sendero_Man]

+1 on what angus said.

we switched to the 6mm's years ago. wind drift kills the the 22 cals out past 250-300 yards.

we run amaxes and vmaxes. critters are DRT

most of our barrels are 7.5 to 8 twists to run the heavies.

Most of our bobcat country is tighter, in close stuff. No long range kills on bobcats. pack a 223 with 77smk's loaded down to about 2550. great kitty load and little damage.

Good luck !

 

[tjonh2001]

for years i have been running a 243. ive ran both 105 bergers and amax they are great on long range. there are on the other hand very devistating on close shots.
i am trying to find something that will be alittle better for short and long range.

Anyone tried 75 or 87grain vmax on longer shots and how are they on close shots?

 

[strombeckj]

I use 88gr Berger FB VLD Varmints for coyotes in my 6mm-06. But bullets I have found so far for FUR Friendly.

Jon

 

[ford443sd]

how badly will a soft-point tear em up shot out of a bolt action .223?

 

[tjonh2001]

how badly will a soft-point tear em up shot out of a bolt action .223?

Not enough gun for shooting 700 yards with DRT knock down.

 

[strombeckj]

The soft points along with AMax and Berger Match are my favorite out of my .223AI. I avoid Ballistic Tips, I had one blow up on shoulder.

Jon

 

[Eye Tat]

What would be a good round and configuration fo pistol say ot to 200-250 yards?. I am thinking 223 becuse I have seen what a 243 does to the back side of the exit hole.