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<blockquote data-quote="westcliffe01" data-source="post: 819532" data-attributes="member: 35183"><p>The lightest 308 bullets are in the 110gr range and have a terrible BC for shooting to 400 yards. However a 100, 105 or even a 95 grain bullet in a 243 is a different story. If you want to up the ante you could go to a 6.5x55 and shoot 120's of 130's. But with a 308, you would need to go up to 175 or 185gr or 155's at a minimum and when you compare the 6 or 6.5 will still be better into the wind = less uncertainty of making at hit at long range. Hunting conditions are seldom perfect, in fact that is rather the exception than the rule.</p><p></p><p>I have a 308 and have been developing loads with 175SMK's and 185 VLD's but the purpose of that exercise is to develop skill in shooting a heavier recoiling rifle. The 6mm and 6.5mm cartridges are substantially superior ballistics wise and much easier to shoot. If your doing this as a method to hone your skill for shooting other game in winter with the same rifle, that may not be a bad idea. But to do it specifically for coyotes is not using the best tool for the job.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="westcliffe01, post: 819532, member: 35183"] The lightest 308 bullets are in the 110gr range and have a terrible BC for shooting to 400 yards. However a 100, 105 or even a 95 grain bullet in a 243 is a different story. If you want to up the ante you could go to a 6.5x55 and shoot 120's of 130's. But with a 308, you would need to go up to 175 or 185gr or 155's at a minimum and when you compare the 6 or 6.5 will still be better into the wind = less uncertainty of making at hit at long range. Hunting conditions are seldom perfect, in fact that is rather the exception than the rule. I have a 308 and have been developing loads with 175SMK's and 185 VLD's but the purpose of that exercise is to develop skill in shooting a heavier recoiling rifle. The 6mm and 6.5mm cartridges are substantially superior ballistics wise and much easier to shoot. If your doing this as a method to hone your skill for shooting other game in winter with the same rifle, that may not be a bad idea. But to do it specifically for coyotes is not using the best tool for the job. [/QUOTE]
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