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Offline Buckwheat

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coyote caliber
« on: January 29, 2013, 07:53:16 PM »
If you had to hunt (only) pa coyotes. What caliber would you pick and why?
« Last Edit: January 29, 2013, 07:53:39 PM by Buckwheat »
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Re: coyote caliber
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2013, 04:00:39 AM »
I would pick the 204 Ruger.  Its fast and packs a good knock down punch.  It can reach out further than I can effectively shoot! (LOL)  It's very similar to 223, but much easier to find ammo for....especially since every one is buying the 223 rounds for their AR's.
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Re: coyote caliber
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2013, 04:10:42 AM »
Have you considered the 22-250 ??  Its another great option......
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Re: coyote caliber
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2013, 04:31:28 AM »
Simple .223.  One thats sighted in with a 50 or 55 gr bullet about a 1-1.5 high at 100 will kill out to 250 with no holdover. It has the energy needed to put down critters as well. The 22-250 doesnt have much of an edge other then speed.  The ballistic profiles are within and inch or two.
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Re: coyote caliber
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2013, 07:36:36 AM »
.223 is the best
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Re: coyote caliber
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2013, 11:29:18 AM »
Quote from: bigben on January 30, 2013, 04:31:28 AM
Simple .223.  One thats sighted in with a 50 or 55 gr bullet about a 1-1.5 high at 100 will kill out to 250 with no holdover. It has the energy needed to put down critters as well. The 22-250 doesnt have much of an edge other then speed.  The ballistic profiles are within and inch or two.

I agree that's why I use the .223
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Re: coyote caliber
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2013, 01:19:20 PM »
Ok,
I would pick in order, 243, 22-250, 204, 17 rem, 223.
So now let,s say you are in a hunt and you only have one shot at a coyote and you own these guns and or just as good with each what one would you use to shoot in a contest and you only have one shot to win a $5000 contest?
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Re: coyote caliber
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2013, 04:27:28 PM »
I like the 22-250.  But thats  coming from a guy who deosn't shoot over 200 yards (Typically)
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Re: coyote caliber
« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2013, 04:41:18 PM »
204
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Re: coyote caliber
« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2013, 09:27:55 PM »
223 lots of load choices. Get a youth model,they are great to carry.
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Re: coyote caliber
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2013, 09:43:29 PM »
My gunsmith has a fair amount of custom guns he makes for high volume Western coyote hunters.  He told me all they buy is .243 Ackley Improved.   Also, they shoot some type of multiple core bullet that nobody is known to be making right now.  He mentioned receiving some complaints the .204 lost some coyotes for guys.  Not my thoughts...just passing them along.
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Re: coyote caliber
« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2013, 04:38:26 AM »
I guess it all comes down to personal preference.  If the round is placed in the right spot, I'd say all the guns mentioned will do the job.  Some people like Fords, others swear by Chevy's..... LOL
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Re: coyote caliber
« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2013, 06:54:31 AM »
I have lost to many coyotes to the 204. I admit that there are probably better bullets than v-max to use but am now using a 223 and a 223 wssm. My problem, I have yet to get out and do some serious calling.
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Re: coyote caliber
« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2013, 09:10:42 AM »
Quote from: Buckwheat on January 30, 2013, 01:19:20 PM
Ok,
I would pick in order, 243, 22-250, 204, 17 rem, 223.
So now let,s say you are in a hunt and you only have one shot at a coyote and you own these guns and or just as good with each what one would you use to shoot in a contest and you only have one shot to win a $5000 contest?

Most likely my .223 as well. Im comfortable with it and more then confident that my bullet will put the animal down. I definately wouldnt even think of using a 204 or 17. I have a .243 and even tho i still wouldnt choose it first.
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Re: coyote caliber
« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2013, 10:20:54 AM »
223 wssm has amazing ballistics!
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