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Re: Best coyote caliber?
[Re: Rcates]
#6442947
01/28/19 09:12 AM
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bucksnbears
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I'm a fan of the .223 in an AR platform or a 22-250 in a bolt. I prefer a hollow point over the frangibles. Have had far too many explosive results with the v-max out of my guns and that all stopped with the hp. Not afraid of the shoulder with the hp.
For you .204 guys, what load are you using? A hunting buddy always gives me his coyotes and his .204 with the vmax is putting baseball size exits in 4 out of the last 6 coyotes. He's looking to reload something different. Great caliber as well Vmax SUCK as a coyote round!! 35 grain Berger's are what you want. To the op. Personally, I'd just stick with a .223
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You have to remember that 1 out of 3 Democratic Voters is just as dumb as the other two.
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Re: Best coyote caliber?
[Re: bctomcat]
#6442951
01/28/19 09:19 AM
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traprjohn
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you asked for CALIBER...I agree with .22 using 55-63gr bullets If you'd asked CARTRIDGE, I agree with BC below. I piled up Idaho yotes out to 300 yds...even a bit further, but NOT on windy days. 250 is about the max. I used a .222 Rem 700 with handloads. Most of my dogs had 1 hole in, and a liquified boiler room. For the AR I think the Valkyrie is too much and you'll do a lot of sewing, personally. I'd ask the AR hunters here: http://www.predatormastersforums.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm since there is a forum JUST FOR ar shooters as well as www.ar15.com and don't forget www.ar15forum.com or even www.ar15armory.com (which I think is more for builders) hope this helps
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Re: Best coyote caliber?
[Re: Rcates]
#6442956
01/28/19 09:28 AM
01/28/19 09:28 AM
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Alberta
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I'm a fan of the .223 in an AR platform or a 22-250 in a bolt. I prefer a hollow point over the frangibles. Have had far too many explosive results with the v-max out of my guns and that all stopped with the hp. Not afraid of the shoulder with the hp.
For you .204 guys, what load are you using? A hunting buddy always gives me his coyotes and his .204 with the vmax is putting baseball size exits in 4 out of the last 6 coyotes. He's looking to reload something different. Great caliber as well Im so glad to hear this about the 204 ,on a different forum I frequent everyone claims the 204 is the be all end all of the coyote gun world , none of them ever have fur damage or exit wounds .. sounds like some one has finally told the truth . I use a 22 250 with 53 gr Amax bullets loaded not overly hot 3500fps . I have good reach out and touch ability with it and it is fur friendly IF i do my part and stay off that flat shoulder blade ...There are those that also claim that the 17 cals available are great .. I'm sure they are , just makes a pinhole but you best be selective on your shots and in the case of the 17 hmr keep them close , Ive killed a few with my 17hmr but limit shots to standing targets under 75 yards.
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Re: Best coyote caliber?
[Re: MB+550trapper]
#6442961
01/28/19 09:30 AM
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michigan,USA
seniortrap
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In .223 you can get brass for reloading all day long and fairly cheap.
Vietnam--1967 46th. Const./Combat Engineers
"Chaotic action is preferable to orderly inaction."
"After the first shot, all plans go out the window!"
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Re: Best coyote caliber?
[Re: MB+550trapper]
#6443001
01/28/19 10:56 AM
01/28/19 10:56 AM
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Osky
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My oldest son used to get west with me and shoot coyotes and used his .204. It was very capable of putting big holes in fur. He eventually sold it. A rancher I know out there has a bolt .222 and a bolt .223 he inherited from his father. One he keeps in the tractor cab and one in his truck. He is a very good shooter and knocks down a bunch of coyotes every year with which ever rifle is at hand. Rarely if ever has he told me about any fur damage, nor have I witnessed any when with him.
In both examples above I do not remember which bullets were used. I do know that both the .222 and .223 are tried and true.
Osky
www.SureDockusa.com“ I said I don’t have much use for traps these days, never said I didn’t know how to use them.”
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Re: Best coyote caliber?
[Re: MB+550trapper]
#6443063
01/28/19 12:16 PM
01/28/19 12:16 PM
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Kentucky
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That's dead on, Use my .223 Remington R-15 in Texas, but use a .243 bolt gun east of the Mississippi...Not sure how easterns compare with northern coyote, but a few have gone over 50 pounds.
I like a .25-.06 for the really long beanfield pokes.
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Re: Best coyote caliber?
[Re: MB+550trapper]
#6443138
01/28/19 01:31 PM
01/28/19 01:31 PM
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goldy
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I use a .17 Remington and love it. Almost no fur damage. Haven't had the wind problems some talk about with I either. My partner shoots a .204. Bullets are everything in the .204. He shoots 35 grain Burgers and they usually don't come out on coyotes. If I was going to buy strictly a coyote gun, that's what I'd buy. Stay away from Vmax
"They that can give up essential liberty to gain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty or safety" Ben Franklin talking about guns
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Re: Best coyote caliber?
[Re: H380]
#6443148
01/28/19 01:42 PM
01/28/19 01:42 PM
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Iowa
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I'm a fan of the .223 in an AR platform or a 22-250 in a bolt. I prefer a hollow point over the frangibles. Have had far too many explosive results with the v-max out of my guns and that all stopped with the hp. Not afraid of the shoulder with the hp.
For you .204 guys, what load are you using? A hunting buddy always gives me his coyotes and his .204 with the vmax is putting baseball size exits in 4 out of the last 6 coyotes. He's looking to reload something different. Great caliber as well Im so glad to hear this about the 204 ,on a different forum I frequent everyone claims the 204 is the be all end all of the coyote gun world , none of them ever have fur damage or exit wounds .. sounds like some one has finally told the truth . I use a 22 250 with 53 gr Amax bullets loaded not overly hot 3500fps . I have good reach out and touch ability with it and it is fur friendly IF i do my part and stay off that flat shoulder blade ...There are those that also claim that the 17 cals available are great .. I'm sure they are , just makes a pinhole but you best be selective on your shots and in the case of the 17 hmr keep them close , Ive killed a few with my 17hmr but limit shots to standing targets under 75 yards. Because I do not reload I got rid of my .204 the only ammo I could get was VMax and they were awesome for accuracy but splashed on impact leaving BIG holes to sew. I use a 45gr HP (Winchester white box) in my .22-250 and have great results and almost no fur damage. In my .223 AR I use a HP 55 gr. (Hornady Steel Match) with great results as well but I like the longer range of the 250 in my open area.
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Re: Best coyote caliber?
[Re: Rcates]
#6443149
01/28/19 01:43 PM
01/28/19 01:43 PM
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Ohio
OhioBoy
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With a .204 Vmax makes holes. You need a berger bullet 35 or 40 GR. I'm a fan of the .223 in an AR platform or a 22-250 in a bolt. I prefer a hollow point over the frangibles. Have had far too many explosive results with the v-max out of my guns and that all stopped with the hp. Not afraid of the shoulder with the hp.
For you .204 guys, what load are you using? A hunting buddy always gives me his coyotes and his .204 with the vmax is putting baseball size exits in 4 out of the last 6 coyotes. He's looking to reload something different. Great caliber as well
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Re: Best coyote caliber?
[Re: MB+550trapper]
#6443244
01/28/19 03:23 PM
01/28/19 03:23 PM
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Trapper7
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Some friends of mine run coyotes with hounds. They use mostly 223s or 22-250s. I've skun some of their coyotes. I don't what bullets they're using, but the 22-250s makes a much bigger exit wound than the 223s.
One day you'll find someone who is obsessed with you. It's probably going to be a dog. But, it is what it is.
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Re: Best coyote caliber?
[Re: BFP]
#6443270
01/28/19 03:50 PM
01/28/19 03:50 PM
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western mn
bucksnbears
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I have all of the calibers listed above and the one that stays home is the204. I’ve tried every bullet on the market with terrible results. I’ve never shot a coyote with it that didn’t need sewing. When I hunt for fur I use the 17 Rem. With a 30 gr. Bullet. A .17 rem with 30 grain bullets is a great combo! I have had 2 .17-204' s built, a .17 rem on steroids, and use 30 Nagel bullets. Overall, the BEST coyote killer I've ever shot. Hey now, that would be doable in an AR I think??
swampgas chili and schmidt beer makes for a deadly combo
You have to remember that 1 out of 3 Democratic Voters is just as dumb as the other two.
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