Creedmore shooter: May I ask what powder you're using with those 53 V-Maxes? I recently got the same rifle, and have it shooting cloverleafs with those bullets and Benchmark, but fps is at 3600; suspect it is a light load, but do like the (relatively) mild report and accuracy. (Loading info with 53 VM/.22-250 is scarce, so one has to "freelance" a bit.)
Toby: My farthest coyote kill is only about 200 yards. Not a bunch of them in this immediate area, but enough to have killed off most of the groundhogs that I prefer to hunt. Here, one has to take the coyote shot that's available, whether it's 50 or 500 yards. I prefer the .204 Ruger, but I suspect efficient killing range much over that 200 yds. is pushing it on our big Ohio 'yotes. As I suffer effects from a severe shoulder injury and now can barely tolerate the recoil from even my .243s, therefore the .22-250 now (and maybe a fast-twist Swift down the road).
Sorry Kimberyote, just saw this. It's very simple actually. All you need to do is sew the female end of the side strap snap closer to the seat itself. This tightens the seat way better than factory, and allows for much better back support. Just look at it you'll see what I mean. Also attach another snap at the end of the side straps for hands-free carry...another necessity. I'll never go afield again without this system. Another less important thing I do is slip the entire seat in a burlap bag, and sew it up since it helps camouflage it better in prairie country IMO.I would like to see a pic of your seat set up if possible. Thx! And congrats!