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Coyote Hunting - From 10 Yards to over 1,000 Yards
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<blockquote data-quote="Three44s" data-source="post: 1486216" data-attributes="member: 43573"><p>I started my serious years at coyote hunting with a 243 Win.</p><p></p><p>Later I added a 22-250. At first I had problems with run offs, but I switched bullets and that solved the problem.</p><p></p><p>When my 22-250 gave up the ghost I bought a bolt gun in 223. I have some run offs with the 223 even with a good bullet. Shot placement is even more critical.</p><p></p><p>In the intervening years I have the 22 Hornet, the 204 Ruger and the 25-06 added as well.</p><p></p><p>They all have their place in coyote hunting with differing strengths and weaknesses.</p><p></p><p>At the lower end of cartridge power we find more run offs but less recoil allowing a carefull hunter the opportunity to place shots better, thus reducing run offs. At the upper end of the power range we find more recoil and more range. For shooters less influenced by recoil, a 243 or 25-06 gives the hunter the capability to reach coyotes at greater range and still deliver more horsepower at that greater range.</p><p></p><p>I really like the 204, 22-250 and 243 for the bulk of my shooting. The 25-06 is the king for greater ranges and I also cherish it's attributes. I tell people that in 40+ years I have never met a coyote that could argue with a 243! The 223 is by no means a slouch but one needs to look around for a bullet that really performs. Perhaps light for caliber fast expanding slugs. I use 55 gr Hornady six and V-max. So going lighter and gaining speed might be better. </p><p></p><p>Three44s</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Three44s, post: 1486216, member: 43573"] I started my serious years at coyote hunting with a 243 Win. Later I added a 22-250. At first I had problems with run offs, but I switched bullets and that solved the problem. When my 22-250 gave up the ghost I bought a bolt gun in 223. I have some run offs with the 223 even with a good bullet. Shot placement is even more critical. In the intervening years I have the 22 Hornet, the 204 Ruger and the 25-06 added as well. They all have their place in coyote hunting with differing strengths and weaknesses. At the lower end of cartridge power we find more run offs but less recoil allowing a carefull hunter the opportunity to place shots better, thus reducing run offs. At the upper end of the power range we find more recoil and more range. For shooters less influenced by recoil, a 243 or 25-06 gives the hunter the capability to reach coyotes at greater range and still deliver more horsepower at that greater range. I really like the 204, 22-250 and 243 for the bulk of my shooting. The 25-06 is the king for greater ranges and I also cherish it’s attributes. I tell people that in 40+ years I have never met a coyote that could argue with a 243! The 223 is by no means a slouch but one needs to look around for a bullet that really performs. Perhaps light for caliber fast expanding slugs. I use 55 gr Hornady six and V-max. So going lighter and gaining speed might be better. Three44s [/QUOTE]
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