yuck, bullet argument

[Kgkimerer]

Ok, going a bit intense here. 243 Win. 85 gr. Sierra, BTHP vs. 87 gr. Hornady V-Max on coyotes. They shoot the same on target. Which will do better on coyotes?

 

[YZ-80]

I'm partial to the Sierra cause it serves double duty as a deer slayer and shoots lights out! Not to take anything away from the V-max, which I'm sure is a good Yote smacker in its own right.

 

[YZ-80]

Dupe. Sorry.

 

[JMW67]

plus one on the sierra

 

[HARPERC]

..... Which will do better on coyotes?.......

Better how?

Between the 2 I'd likely go with the V-Max.

I generally prefer the 70 grain Blitzking, but that's it just a preference. All have a lot to be desired if you want hides. Otherwise plenty of splat factor.

 

[johnnyk]

I've shot both through .243's that I had in the past. I have great accuracy with both at 100yds but the 85gn Sierra GK (HPBT) was surprising at 500yds. 3-shot groups hovered around 2", repeatedly, from the Win70 SA HVB that I owned.
In the same sense, the 87gn V-Max was .2-.3" at 100yds with H414/BR2's. These will not be fur friendly!

 

[Kgkimerer]

usually this is not a fur-friendly hunt. I get called when ma's kitties get et.

 

[sea2summit]

I've used SMKs for hunting for a long time In my .308. Tried V-Max's in January this year for a predator comp and was extremely pleased with the results. They also did wonders on hogs. I'm planning on using them a lot more.

 

[jjmp]

Love Sierra bullets , but in this case the high BC of the V/Max being 400 should rule the day , pro 243 here, ever watch The Dartman & The Neighbor one used a 338 Laupa & The Neighbor used a 243 Savage rifle , now the Neighbor is updated to a Custom 300 w/mag& Dartman still runs this Savage 338 Lapua magnum , they can be seen on YouTube Longest Coyote ever shot , ps they film them Selves ,cheers !

 

[Skimbleshanks]

For shooting varmints or predators id say what ever is cheaper if they both shoot the same.

 

[FEENIX]

Ok, going a bit intense here. 243 Win. 85 gr. Sierra, BTHP vs. 87 gr. Hornady V-Max on coyotes. They shoot the same on target. Which will do better on coyotes?

Don't complicate it unnecessarily (esp. for a non-fur friendly hunt), pick one, the coyote does NOT know the difference.

 

[Tiny Tim]

I'd suspect the Sierra would be more consistent dimensionally, but I'd probably go with the vmax. I'm a sucker for tipped bullets. That's how close they are for what your asking.

 

[Quintus]

I am a "supporter" of the BTHP Gamekings. Either will do the job nicely on the yote, but the Sierra is a great deer, antelope, black bear, mountain lion, beaver, fox, coyote, bullet. Why work up 7 loads?

 

[Shooter 69]

I use the 87 Vmax in one of my 243 rifles and it's a lights out !!!! What ever I shoot at. Super accurate!!!!!
But my favorite is the 87 grain Berger hunting VLD !!!!!!! They shoot a ragged hole!!!!!
but either bullet is a great cabbage buster!!!