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CatShooter - so how did they do on coyotes?

I know that this is an old post but in case others are interested.... I have the 17 Fireball, 20 VarTarg and shoot my brothers 221Fireball pistol and rifle. I prefer the 20 VarTarg as it easily kills prairie dogs out to 600 yards. It has a better red mist effect as it is faster than the 221...

These are great, what a help for long range shooting!

I built my 6.5-284 with a Benchmark barrel and very happy with it. They have gunsmithing services and can mount it on an action and put the rifle together for you if you wish. I too love Savages and mounted the barrel myself. I am very touchy about my hearing as I lost so much of it due to...

Looks like you have a target rich environment and a good system there. Thanks for the write up and especially the pictures!

I have been told that a nice coyote pelt is getting $60. That will pay for some gas and reloading supplies. There is a time to save the pelts and then there are times to just take them out. I have loads that will make big holes. It is the good kill without the big exit hole that I am after and...

I would suggest a 243, 7mm-08, 260 or 25-06. They are fine cross over calibers for varmints and deer / black bear. They are not big recoiling rounds. Savage, Ruger American and Tikka rifles are good accurate rifles for the money. Howa is another great gun. I am not sure about Canada but 243 has...

Sounds like match bullets are for non pelt saving shots. Thanks for all the help guys.

Nice article, thanks for sending it to me.

How much pelt damage did the 75 grain bullets do? What brand / type of bullets were you using? Berger says that their match bullets are good for varmints, not sure if it is coyotes or prairie dogs? I have a Rock River 1:8 twist 20 inch match barrel.

Since bullets are hard to get now, I was thinking about using match bullets, like Hornady Match and A-Max bullets on coyotes. I want to use my AR-15 in 5.56 and a 6mm AI. The 6mm AI will be for windy days and longer shots. How do match bullets perform on coyotes? Do they have bone splash and...

My favorite varmint caliber is the 204. I have shot multiple prairie dogs in a row out to 600 yards so far. You can see the red mist in the scope and see the misses so that you can make your changes for the next shot without the need of a spotter. Low recoil, fast, accurate and does not require...

I am trying to get into the 1,000 prairie dog club with a 6.5-284 that I built. Great idea on the balloons, I will need to do that with some wind indicators so I can learn to read the wind better. I get bored at the range and have to deal with all the people, especially when working up loads...

Nice shooting. Looks like a fun day out with buddies. Now you need to find come coyotes and prairie dogs for the red mist fun!

Two 21 Fireballs, oh man, you are 70% there! Shoot a 20 VT and then you will be ordering a new barrel! You already have the brass and the bullets. I love spending other peoples money, it is so much fun!!! I should be the president! Sorry I could not help myself:)