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Coyote Hunting - From 10 Yards to over 1,000 Yards
New coyote rifle build?
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<blockquote data-quote="BrianID" data-source="post: 2008486" data-attributes="member: 104589"><p>I'm guessing you are interested in skinning them! A 87gr Berger at 3800 fps will likely leave some big holes, especially if you hit edges. I think you made a good choice for what you are looking for. </p><p></p><p>I think a 6mm is the best choice for long range coyotes. I have two 6mm Creedmoor and have tried several bullets in each of them. My original plan was to shoot 87 gr Hornady V-max or 55 gr Varmageddon but I couldn't get them to shoot well in my guns. I switched over to 80 gr Nosler ballistic tips and they have worked well for long range coyotes. I've also been shooting 115 gr Bergers and they also work great on long range coyotes. I'm thinking about switching to 115 gr Bergers for all my 6mm coyote hunting. They have left massive holes in the handful of coyotes I've shot with them. I haven't shot one at 600+ yards with a 115 gr Berger and on really long shots there will likely be issues with bullets not opening up. </p><p></p><p>Most of my coyote hunting is done with a 223. A 40 gr bullet from a 223 has never failed to have enough energy for ranges I shoot most called coyotes. I've shot over 100 coyotes with a 223 from 20 yards to 350 yards and most drop instantly. My 22-250 and 6mm Creedmoors do a better job of anchoring the coyotes on less than ideal shot placement but unless you are shooting long range, it doesn't take a big gun to kill a coyote. The 6mm 115gr bergers are really nice for longer shots, especially for judging wind drift. I'm not good enough to consistently judge wind with my 223's 40 gr bullet beyond 200 yards for a coyote on a windy day. Beyond 300 yards in even moderate winds my 223's become less than consistent in my hands.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BrianID, post: 2008486, member: 104589"] I'm guessing you are interested in skinning them! A 87gr Berger at 3800 fps will likely leave some big holes, especially if you hit edges. I think you made a good choice for what you are looking for. I think a 6mm is the best choice for long range coyotes. I have two 6mm Creedmoor and have tried several bullets in each of them. My original plan was to shoot 87 gr Hornady V-max or 55 gr Varmageddon but I couldn't get them to shoot well in my guns. I switched over to 80 gr Nosler ballistic tips and they have worked well for long range coyotes. I've also been shooting 115 gr Bergers and they also work great on long range coyotes. I'm thinking about switching to 115 gr Bergers for all my 6mm coyote hunting. They have left massive holes in the handful of coyotes I've shot with them. I haven't shot one at 600+ yards with a 115 gr Berger and on really long shots there will likely be issues with bullets not opening up. Most of my coyote hunting is done with a 223. A 40 gr bullet from a 223 has never failed to have enough energy for ranges I shoot most called coyotes. I've shot over 100 coyotes with a 223 from 20 yards to 350 yards and most drop instantly. My 22-250 and 6mm Creedmoors do a better job of anchoring the coyotes on less than ideal shot placement but unless you are shooting long range, it doesn't take a big gun to kill a coyote. The 6mm 115gr bergers are really nice for longer shots, especially for judging wind drift. I'm not good enough to consistently judge wind with my 223's 40 gr bullet beyond 200 yards for a coyote on a windy day. Beyond 300 yards in even moderate winds my 223's become less than consistent in my hands. [/QUOTE]
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