Favorite coyote cartridge

vikingpreacher · 01-30-2008, 10:50 PM

What is your favorite coyote cartridge?

Midas · 01-30-2008, 10:52 PM

.243 Winchester

vikingpreacher · 01-30-2008, 10:59 PM

Does the .243 damage the hide much?

Midas · 01-30-2008, 11:01 PM

If ya use the right bullet, it's no worse than a .22-250 or .223

samuel · 01-31-2008, 05:34 AM

A heavy bullet in a .243win. works great usually very consistant with minimal pelt damage..22cals and the .20cal. have very frangible bullets that usually dont exit.My favorite is the Hornady 40gr VMAX.Lately I have been using them in a .22 hornet,out to 150yds.Beyond that they dont have power to expand properly.I use them in anything .22cal..I have been using the .204 for longer range and to me it equals the .22-250 and so far few have exited even at 400yds.But when they do,there is a big hole to sew up. sam.

texnmidwest · 01-31-2008, 08:26 AM

I would use which ever one I had. If I had both then I would opt for the 243. Just my preference. Both are fine cartridges and work very well. Heavier bullet in the 243 will buck the wind better. But then again. I watched a buddy of mine hit a jackrabbit in the head at over 300 yards with a 220 swift.

nathangdad · 01-31-2008, 08:28 AM

I grew up in the West Texas desert oilfields where we heard coyotes singing almost every night. From observing success and failures I recommend the .243 Winchester.

Onesonek · 01-31-2008, 08:53 AM

For me it pretty much depends on the conditions. Around here wind is the main factor, but hunting style comes into play also.
If I'm expecting rather short shots, 200yds and under, I use a 218 Bee with 40gr. NBT's.
Otherwise, the 220 Swift with 50's out to the 4-500 yd range..
For beyond that, I use a 6mmAI loaded with 55's.

Dave

Ron AKA · 01-31-2008, 10:02 AM

.264WM with either a 100 grain, or 85 grain, back when I did that kind of hunting. I was not into collecting pelts...

ezearln · 01-31-2008, 10:28 AM

I used to use a .220 Swift on the lil critters, but since I don't hunt or trade fur anymore I no longer have that rifle. Nor my .243 thanks to the ex-spousal unit!

Shaun · 01-31-2008, 10:46 AM

6x45mm 70 grain

E5B · 01-31-2008, 11:51 AM

204

wily1 · 01-31-2008, 12:21 PM

My fav the versatile and much loved .223

LiveToShoot · 01-31-2008, 12:48 PM

E5B, A shooting friend of mine has been helping me see the merits of a 204 for varmints and predators like coyote.

Aside from reloading my own rounds, availability of 204 ammo on the market isn't very abundant.

two-70 · 01-31-2008, 12:51 PM

i'd say the 223

Earl Easter · 01-31-2008, 01:09 PM

vikingpreacher
The .243 Winchester is the best going with what sam has said. The heavier bullet and cuts the wind if any.
Here is a pic of proof that i'm sure sam and nathangdad has seen many times using that .243 This guy had me up to many times late at night last fall around the end of September. So he got put to sleep early one morning.

http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/att...1&d=1201886631

Try it now, some sort of glich probably me.

killer · 01-31-2008, 01:20 PM

Earl Easter got no pic yet...

Earl Easter · 01-31-2008, 02:19 PM

Killer
Got a chance to see your humble abode in the mountains there, my kind of past time.
Looks like you fellers have a good time with plenty of fish and game. We have to skip on down the road a piece to fish, about a mile but no fish in that stream like yaal have. We sometimes get out and about up lake erie way to get them thar steelheads. My farmer neighbor shot its other brother the next week, i guess it was keeping him up also, I called this one in with one of those wooden wounded rabbit calls and he came in carrying the mail fast as rip about 160 yards stopped and was waiting to locate the next call.
Try the pix now my friend hope it works.http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/att...1&d=1201886631

utahvarminter · 01-31-2008, 10:04 PM

What ever I have on me? ;D

Honestly, I like 22-250. Supped up 223 is always good

White Dog · 02-03-2008, 03:44 PM

223 WSSM.By Far!!!!God Luck.

223WSSM

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Originally Posted by vikingpreacher

Does the .243 damage the hide much?

YES YES YES BIG TIME

01-30-2008, 10:50 PM	#1
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01-30-2008, 10:52 PM	#2
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01-30-2008, 10:59 PM	#3
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01-30-2008, 11:01 PM	#4
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,939 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	If ya use the right bullet, it's no worse than a .22-250 or .223 __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"

01-31-2008, 05:34 AM	#5
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,081	A heavy bullet in a .243win. works great usually very consistant with minimal pelt damage..22cals and the .20cal. have very frangible bullets that usually dont exit.My favorite is the Hornady 40gr VMAX.Lately I have been using them in a .22 hornet,out to 150yds.Beyond that they dont have power to expand properly.I use them in anything .22cal..I have been using the .204 for longer range and to me it equals the .22-250 and so far few have exited even at 400yds.But when they do,there is a big hole to sew up. sam. Last edited by samuel; 01-31-2008 at 05:37 AM.

01-31-2008, 08:26 AM	#6
texnmidwest New Sheriff in Town! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 4,783	I would use which ever one I had. If I had both then I would opt for the 243. Just my preference. Both are fine cartridges and work very well. Heavier bullet in the 243 will buck the wind better. But then again. I watched a buddy of mine hit a jackrabbit in the head at over 300 yards with a 220 swift. __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

01-31-2008, 08:28 AM	#7
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,245	.243 I grew up in the West Texas desert oilfields where we heard coyotes singing almost every night. From observing success and failures I recommend the .243 Winchester.

01-31-2008, 08:53 AM	#8
Onesonek Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pipestone, MN. Posts: 528	For me it pretty much depends on the conditions. Around here wind is the main factor, but hunting style comes into play also. If I'm expecting rather short shots, 200yds and under, I use a 218 Bee with 40gr. NBT's. Otherwise, the 220 Swift with 50's out to the 4-500 yd range.. For beyond that, I use a 6mmAI loaded with 55's. Dave

01-31-2008, 10:02 AM	#9
Ron AKA Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 704	.264WM with either a 100 grain, or 85 grain, back when I did that kind of hunting. I was not into collecting pelts...

01-31-2008, 10:28 AM	#10
ezearln Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 3,175	I used to use a .220 Swift on the lil critters, but since I don't hunt or trade fur anymore I no longer have that rifle. Nor my .243 thanks to the ex-spousal unit! __________________ "You can have my Freedom when I'm done with it!"

01-31-2008, 10:46 AM	#11
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,776 Images: 1	6x45mm 70 grain __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

01-31-2008, 11:51 AM	#12
E5B Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: NC (Misplaced Texan) Posts: 22	204

01-31-2008, 12:21 PM	#13
wily1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brandon, Manitoba Posts: 232	My fav the versatile and much loved .223

01-31-2008, 12:48 PM	#14
LiveToShoot Preparedness Advocate Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: http://www.idahoptv.org/outdoors/ Posts: 3,195	E5B, A shooting friend of mine has been helping me see the merits of a 204 for varmints and predators like coyote. Aside from reloading my own rounds, availability of 204 ammo on the market isn't very abundant. __________________ "Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." -Unknown Last edited by LiveToShoot; 01-31-2008 at 01:30 PM.

01-31-2008, 12:51 PM	#15
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,783	i'd say the 223 __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

01-31-2008, 01:09 PM	#16
Earl Easter Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 931 Images: 20	.243 with proof vikingpreacher The .243 Winchester is the best going with what sam has said. The heavier bullet and cuts the wind if any. Here is a pic of proof that i'm sure sam and nathangdad has seen many times using that .243 This guy had me up to many times late at night last fall around the end of September. So he got put to sleep early one morning. http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/att...1&d=1201886631 Try it now, some sort of glich probably me. Last edited by Earl Easter; 02-01-2008 at 12:25 PM. Reason: Pix not showing @91.5kb

01-31-2008, 01:20 PM	#17
killer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 942 Images: 6	Earl Easter got no pic yet... __________________ "Yeee Hawww...I'm a cowboy on an iron horse." Killer's cabin: http://buckmountainchateau.com/

01-31-2008, 02:19 PM	#18
Earl Easter Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 931 Images: 20	Killer Got a chance to see your humble abode in the mountains there, my kind of past time. Looks like you fellers have a good time with plenty of fish and game. We have to skip on down the road a piece to fish, about a mile but no fish in that stream like yaal have. We sometimes get out and about up lake erie way to get them thar steelheads. My farmer neighbor shot its other brother the next week, i guess it was keeping him up also, I called this one in with one of those wooden wounded rabbit calls and he came in carrying the mail fast as rip about 160 yards stopped and was waiting to locate the next call. Try the pix now my friend hope it works.http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/att...1&d=1201886631 Last edited by Earl Easter; 02-01-2008 at 12:26 PM. Reason: picture not showing

01-31-2008, 10:04 PM	#19
utahvarminter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 487	What ever I have on me? ;D Honestly, I like 22-250. Supped up 223 is always good __________________ My Photo Album