256 win mag

[firstcoueswas80]

just got one of these from my grandpa, it fits my little brother but i dont know anything about the cartridge. is it enough for coues? i do not know if he is gonna end up shooting it or not but i am looking into it. what do yall think about it?

thanks!

[pollohombre]

just got one of these from my grandpa, it fits my little brother but i dont know anything about the cartridge. is it enough for coues? i do not know if he is gonna end up shooting it or not but i am looking into it. what do yall think about it?

thanks!

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I took a 4pt mule deer with a 256 contender, but it was at 70yds. I have taken several javelinas and coyotes with this and it works great. If you look up the energy on this you will see that it is a pig and smaller type cartridge. IMO it is a 150 to 200yd gun for 50lbs and down.

pollohombre

[bchoitz]

256 Win mag was designed as a pistol cartridge, seems a little light as a rifle cartridge, but as has been stated it would be ok for short ranges, 100 Yards or so.

 

Bret