and for shooting coyotes...

[Havasuhunter]

I don't have a varmint gun so I load 95gr V-max with variety in my 6.5x55. It explodes them at all ranges. Seems like a 223 would be more than enough, but can't speak from experience.

Varget powder that is. dang auto correct.

[Swivelhead]

I've got no issue with a .223 or 22-250 for yotes. Never lost one if I did my part. 22LR is another story, while attempting to save fur I went through a phase back in the day with the 22LR. Double lung hits and they'd run far enough that recovery was uncertain. Stuck on saving fur, I went for CNS hits with the beloved 22LR. Worked well but brain & spine is a much smaller target. My opinion: Leave the 22LR in the truck.

 

On another note: If I'd used a shotgun with hot loads for all my calling back in the day I'd likely doubled my kill numbers. Shotguns are very forgiving, especially when a quick shot on moving targets is all you've got. #4 buckshot is probably best but I like BB's too.

[doogan]

A .300 RUM is the perfect coyote medicine! A 125 grn NBT going a gozillion feet per second vaporizes them, I actually dont know if I've ever hit one..... but the pink mist is a strong indicator! LOL

[sidwynder505]

A .300 RUM is the perfect coyote medicine! A 125 grn NBT going a gozillion feet per second vaporizes them, I actually dont know if I've ever hit one..... but the pink mist is a strong indicator! LOL

you da man!!....me my choise is my "WARBIRD" (7.82) 168gr long range comp, bullet...thats around 4300 fps.....it the best with those dogs that hang up!!....oh say 600 700 yards!! i like to call it the "crimson tide"!!...i use a bow to get ready for elk season!!..if you get them dogs in close and draw back and hold and shoot one!!!...you wont have any problem with the rutting bulls!!