Where I hunt usually, a short shot for the rifle would be about 50 yards and a long shot about 250-300 yards at the most. What caliber would be suitable for this rnge with the least about of pelt damage? I'd love to get the caliber in a T/C Encore.
I don't know a lot, but I'd be looking at a .223. You may know more about furs than I, but a trapper I know, told me (about 1 1/2 years ago) that he has been unable to sell furs with any bullet holes in them period. Trapped furs only. I don't know your purpose, but I'd make sure I was able to get rid of them before I concerned myself about damage!
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I would say either a .204Ruger or .223. If you know your shots are going to be close I would recommend using the varmint grenade bullets by barnes if you reload. They will not exit and make a mess of the animal's insides. Just stay away from heavy bone with them. I would also recommend using a light weight varmint bullet for most any other caliber or if needed an FMJ will do the job with minimal pelt damage.
it's in the bullets construction not the caliber.
two theories around.
fmj= two little holes.
schrapnell [spsx type] = one hole and a blow-up.
Exactamundo. HP and SP projectiles are subject to expansion which means a large hole if the bullet exits. Fortunately coyotes are considered vermin, and if I'm not mistaken, that means they can be shot with FMJ.
The second part of the question leads to ambiguity. What caliber? You are likely to get as many suggestions as there are posts because everyone has his/her personal prefference. Personally, if I was to go coyote shooting, I would reccommend the 6.5X55 Swede caliber. The reason for this is that it would give me an excuse with the little lady to aquire a Swedish Mauser.
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I would say either a .204Ruger or .223. If you know your shots are going to be close I would recommend using the varmint grenade bullets by barnes if you reload. They will not exit and make a mess of the animal's insides. Just stay away from heavy bone with them. I would also recommend using a light weight varmint bullet for most any other caliber or if needed an FMJ will do the job with minimal pelt damage.
FMJ's are illegal to hunt with in Tennessee, forgot to mention that. Would a Hornady V-Max work?
Exactamundo. HP and SP projectiles are subject to expansion which means a large hole if the bullet exits. Fortunately coyotes are considered vermin, and if I'm not mistaken, that means they can be shot with FMJ.
The second part of the question leads to ambiguity. What caliber? You are likely to get as many suggestions as there are posts because everyone has his/her personal prefference. Personally, if I was to go coyote shooting, I would reccommend the 6.5X55 Swede caliber. The reason for this is that it would give me an excuse with the little lady to aquire a Swedish Mauser.
Respctfully, I know the regulations last year said that you couldn't use an FMJ. That may have changed. I'll check when I pick up another regulation book.
.22 Hornet would be excellent...awesome with the Hornady 35gr V-Max.
.25/20 and .218 Bee are also good for what you say you want.
Someone is finally suggesting something different! Just because it isnt mainstream doesnt mean it isn't as good! (says the guy with a curse for odd chamberings) it is fun to go to the range and see the look on peoples face when they ask what you are shootin!
I have a .223 rem and when sighted in is deadly up to 400 yards. It is also a cooler round than the 22-250 so you will see a longer life expectancy of the barrel with extensive shooting. Where I live it is a cheaper round and more readily available.
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