Looking for a coyote rifle

[samuel]

Originally Posted by Shootester

I got my Savage 200 in .223 for $299.99 at Gander Mtn. Once I got scope, rings, and tax it was $450.15. The ammo is cheap though. A box of Wolf ammo is only $5.99! I saw earlier today, um, American Eagle... I think in 63 grain for $8.88 or something like that, but I LOVE my Savage it is a great starter rifle!

Be cautious about any bullets over 55gr.A 63gr bullet probably wont stabilise in your 1in12" twist.A flat base soft point might but I dont believe a boattail hollowpoint or polimer tip will because they are too long.I would only buy a few and try them.It takes a 1in9"twist for most bullets over 55gr. sam.

[Shootester]

Thx for the advice. I have been mostly seeing 55 gr. except for the american eagle as I said.

[Momoney567]

I agree with moose i think a .243 would be substantial at the least to hunt yotes'.I dont think it would hit your wallet too hard either

[dixiebell]

Originally Posted by mosin_sniper

Hey everyone. I'm just getting into hunting coyotes and was hoping to get some advice about what kind of rifle I should look into. I have used my Savage .22 for some time and am pretty good with it, but my friends tell me that it isn't strong enough for coyotes. So I went down to the local gun shop and looked at some rifles in my price range. So far I am looking at a Mosin Nagant M91/30 using 7.62x54r rounds. The other rifle is a Turkish M-48 Mauser 8mm. Either of these guns will run me about $200.00 before scope and ammo. If I can't find anything else, I'll go with one of these. Please note that my budget limits me to about $300.

[White Dog]

Well I think The 1st thing we should look At is Pelt Damage.The 223 with the right amo is a good one for sure,And amo is cheep most every place.Are you going to sell the pelts? AND I said it for years if someone has $400.00 to spend on Gun & Scope,Spend $300.00 on the Scope,You cant hit what you cant see,All my Scopes are by far the most important thing to me,I hunt / Trap for A living,In all kinds of weather.I Must Have The Best!Good Luck Keep us posted.

[redneck100%]

you should use a 7mm08 to blow a hole in them and u can shoot them any were it will drop them dead at 200yd i took out a 250 pound hog at 275 yd and blew its brain out so and the next day i kiled a a coyote at 100yd it blew it guts out just about

[7mmremmag1995]

Originally Posted by rdnckhnter

savage arms makes a very nice model 200 i would go for the 22-250 calliber long flat shot and not that big of a exit hole with the right round its msrp is about 300 but im sure u could find it cheaper itll be worth it

I agree. Won a Stevens 200 22-250 at a homecoming game. best shooting gun i own.

[utahvarminter]

For coyotes, I keep getting more convinced that .204 ruger is the way to go.