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Coyote shooters #5402051
02/05/16 01:11 AM
02/05/16 01:11 AM
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USMC47 🦫 Offline OP
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I'm gonna ask the age old question on calibers.

-I need one for coyote.
-I don't want a large caliber suitable for deer.
-I'll keep shots under 600 but likely in the 2-400 range.
-I don't want to destroy the fur badly. I'm gonna make a magic carpet out of them.

Just sometimes a livestock killing yote needs some lead poisoning.

I've got a .204 ruger which has been sweet but I feel like I can do better.


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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5402054
02/05/16 01:14 AM
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No you can't do better than a .204 that's what I use. Love it!

Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5402055
02/05/16 01:20 AM
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I have a 204 I use for this as well, can't find anything wrong with it, LOL

I gave up using my 22-250, to use the 204, doubt I'll ever go back.

But you asked for a different caliber, get a 22-250, lots of 22 calibers, 17's too that have this range. More selection of ammo in the 22's though.


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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5402056
02/05/16 01:23 AM
02/05/16 01:23 AM
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.17 Remington


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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5402060
02/05/16 01:42 AM
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6.5 creedmore will flatten them WAY out there. I haven't used one yet but have buddys that can hit the 500 yrd gong off hand with theirs! I prefer a .243 with a 55grn. I can reach out and touch them with that without terrible fur damage. All Marines know how to sew, so it wont matter what you shoot one with. lol


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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5402061
02/05/16 01:43 AM
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ne 50 bmg's please!


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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5402066
02/05/16 01:56 AM
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17mach4 or 17 fireball would be a good choice. They are more efficient than the 17 remington and velocity is within 100fps or so. I've shot many coyotes, P-dogs, badgers.crows and a few other things and theyworked great. Not much fur damage at all and they shoot flat. My $.02
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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5402109
02/05/16 06:09 AM
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google the 22 TTDH, or the 22/6mm AI both more than capable at 600 yards, but they are reload only propositions. factory loads? 22/250 (a faster twist barrel) or a 243.
RR

Re: Coyote shooters [Re: Ridge Runner1960] #5402114
02/05/16 06:32 AM
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A 22 short will cause the least amount of damage
Don't won't big holes in that magic carpet lol!

Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5402118
02/05/16 07:05 AM
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If you can make a magic carpet, you can work some magic and remove big bullet holes smile .22-250


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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5402178
02/05/16 08:36 AM
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17-204 with chan nagel 30 grain hollowpoint

Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5402183
02/05/16 08:39 AM
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PA/NY on the line
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PA/NY on the line
Let me out of your backpack and point me in the right direction. I'll just run em down

Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5402185
02/05/16 08:41 AM
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I really like .223 with a 45 grain superformance


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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5402192
02/05/16 08:46 AM
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.221 fire ball for 300 and under, very hide friendly, 22-250 there after.

Re: Coyote shooters [Re: 1crazytrapper] #5402194
02/05/16 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted By: 1crazytrapper
6.5 creedmore will flatten them WAY out there. I haven't used one yet but have buddys that can hit the 500 yrd gong off hand with theirs! I prefer a .243 with a 55grn. I can reach out and touch them with that without terrible fur damage. All Marines know how to sew, so it wont matter what you shoot one with. lol
I was thinking about another creedmor. I shot a hog at 400 with a .50 bmg. Went straight through him and never expanded. I expected a pink mist like you wouldn't believe. Looked like a red popcorn fart and had to trail him 60 yards.


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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5402197
02/05/16 08:52 AM
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I don't reload and thus .22-250 is my pick. I've shot several with my AR in .223 and no problems until I get beyond the 250 yard range.

Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5402198
02/05/16 08:53 AM
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Take a look at stag arms model 6 ar..223/5.56 1/2 moa guaranteed .they make it in left hand also ! It's heavy 10 lbs but 400 yards won't be a problem.Ive done more sewing with the 22-250 than my .243.Buds gun shop has them for a little over 800.00

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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5402201
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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: ~ADC~] #5402203
02/05/16 08:54 AM
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John, just like Jayme said. 22-250


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Re: Coyote shooters [Re: USMC47 🦫] #5402212
02/05/16 09:00 AM
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Don't know why you don't like the .204. Maybe bullet choice? 35 grain Bergers are the best fur bullet by far.


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