coyote guns

nc.hunter · 10-30-2007, 06:12 PM

I was wondering what gun caliber would be best for hunting coyotes from 50-200 yards out. between a .22-250,.223,.243,.204 or .220 swift? thanks everyone.

Mooseman684 · 10-30-2007, 11:17 PM

Any of the above would be fine, that being said I am not familiar with the .204 personally, the rest are all fine for coyote, fox, even Wolves...
Rich

frozentorso · 10-30-2007, 11:49 PM

I would vote for the .22-250 for a bolt gun, but I like the .223 in black for quick follow up shots.

lefty o · 10-31-2007, 11:53 AM

with a 200yd limit, its hard to beat the .223.

samuel · 10-31-2007, 12:17 PM

I agree with Leftyo.I use a .22Hornet but a .223win. drops them dead where they usually kick a lot with the hornet.But I can hunt closer to houses. sam.

jashoffa · 10-31-2007, 08:14 PM

I have a RRA AR-15 on order. It is an M4 type but I plan to take that hunting for yotes. In Iowa you can hunt them with trucks or by calling them. I don't think you can truck hunt at night but there are no shooting hours for hunting yotes. I guess the tucks at night is not allowed because of the headlights. Even for yotes you can't hunt with artifical light sources. A clear night near a full moon and look out here I come. And if you don't know AR's normally shoot .223, which is what mine will be!

jerry · 10-31-2007, 09:51 PM

I have a 223 and it does fine.
I know this was not on the list but I really like 130 grain TNT's handloaded in the .308. Anchors them very well.

Kale · 10-31-2007, 10:04 PM

A guy I knew used .25-06 on his farm for coyotes to good effect. He had a fairly decent bolt-action for it.

.25-06 Remington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

rckymtnboy · 11-06-2007, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jashoffa

I have a RRA AR-15 on order. It is an M4 type but I plan to take that hunting for yotes. In Iowa you can hunt them with trucks or by calling them. I don't think you can truck hunt at night but there are no shooting hours for hunting yotes. I guess the tucks at night is not allowed because of the headlights. Even for yotes you can't hunt with artifical light sources. A clear night near a full moon and look out here I come. And if you don't know AR's normally shoot .223, which is what mine will be!

Good choice! I use an M4 too, the .223 works great. Drops 'em dead most of the time. I suggest using the Eotech holographic sights. Makes for VERY fast target acquisition. Here's a pic of my M4 "Yote Gun".

Pig Hunter 92 · 01-09-2008, 09:53 PM

In the opinion of a rookie id go the 223 or the 243. They are both very reliable wepons and with the write scope are awsome. My uncle was a roo shooter and he only extreamly rarely misses a shot with his 223 on the roos.

nathangdad · 01-09-2008, 10:03 PM

My preference would be for the .243 as I feel it would be best for a mature male coyote. However, this is a forum and you will get many opinions.

sammoh · 01-09-2008, 10:15 PM

50 BMG!!!

Pig Hunter 92 · 01-09-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sammoh

50 BMG!!!

Nice mate but i think he wants to get a pic of it and show his mates. Not obliterate it.

but nice work any ways.

utahvarminter · 01-10-2008, 08:17 PM

.243, 6mm Rem, 7mm '08

Magnumsrule · 01-11-2008, 06:48 PM

Id get the 22-250. Long range flat shootin. The 220 swift is too expensive and the ammo is too hard to find.

Onesonek · 01-13-2008, 11:45 AM

I agree with lefty,,,if short range(under 250 yds) is the bulk of hunting situations, the .223 is a very good round.
Dave

samuel · 01-13-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Magnumsrule

Id get the 22-250. Long range flat shootin. The 220 swift is too expensive and the ammo is too hard to find.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnumsrule

Id get the 22-250. Long range flat shootin. The 220 swift is too expensive and the ammo is too hard to find.

Using the same gr bullet the .204 Ruger delivers more fps/ft lbs at 300yds and beyond than the .22-250. sam.

MeDad · 01-22-2008, 05:31 PM

The .223 may be cheaper to shoot but the .204 is a flatter shooter. Sight it in at 50 yards and it will be dead on at 300 yards. But I use both.

slaughterhouse · 01-30-2008, 11:25 PM

I own A 223 and I like it. It shoots good. Never used a 204 sorry. Have you ever used any of these rifles you have listed nc hunter. If not my best advice is to find a gun you are comfortable with. You'll shoot at your best level. Call your local gun shops and ask their opinions. I don't know the terrain you are hunting so make sure it is capable of doing the job. Remember agun shop will try to sell you anything as long as it is expensive. Good Luck!

wily1 · 01-30-2008, 11:48 PM

Well I did a bit of research and asking around before I bought my varmint rifle and went with the .223. I was already familiar with the .223 from the military (reserves) and other firearms training. It is a cheap round to shoot, up here in Brandon or Winnipeg a box of 40 Winchester 45 grain JHP are only about $20, and cheap to reload as well. I have a few buddies who use/used a 22-250 the only problem is the 22-250 can cause pelt damage according to one 22-250 user. One friend sold his 22-250 and got a .223. I think any of the smaller faster calibres are fine, just depends what you want and how easy it is for you to get the ammo you need. I just went with the .223 for its solid reputation and variety of bullet sizes and types.

10-30-2007, 06:12 PM	#1
nc.hunter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Forsyth county of north carolina Posts: 235	coyote guns I was wondering what gun caliber would be best for hunting coyotes from 50-200 yards out. between a .22-250,.223,.243,.204 or .220 swift? thanks everyone.

10-30-2007, 11:17 PM	#2
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 10,569 Images: 2	Any of the above would be fine, that being said I am not familiar with the .204 personally, the rest are all fine for coyote, fox, even Wolves... Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

10-30-2007, 11:49 PM	#3
frozentorso Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North East Texas Posts: 593	I would vote for the .22-250 for a bolt gun, but I like the .223 in black for quick follow up shots. __________________ "I'm your huckleberry. Thats just my game!"

10-31-2007, 08:14 PM	#6
jashoffa Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 447	I have a RRA AR-15 on order. It is an M4 type but I plan to take that hunting for yotes. In Iowa you can hunt them with trucks or by calling them. I don't think you can truck hunt at night but there are no shooting hours for hunting yotes. I guess the tucks at night is not allowed because of the headlights. Even for yotes you can't hunt with artifical light sources. A clear night near a full moon and look out here I come. And if you don't know AR's normally shoot .223, which is what mine will be! __________________ "I don't go shooting without my guns and they don't go shooting without me!" Member NRA

10-31-2007, 09:51 PM	#7
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 11,213 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	I have a 223 and it does fine. I know this was not on the list but I really like 130 grain TNT's handloaded in the .308. Anchors them very well. __________________ Joe the plumber is screwed

10-31-2007, 11:53 AM	#4
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 5,111	with a 200yd limit, its hard to beat the .223.

10-31-2007, 12:17 PM	#5
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,237	I agree with Leftyo.I use a .22Hornet but a .223win. drops them dead where they usually kick a lot with the hornet.But I can hunt closer to houses. sam.

10-31-2007, 10:04 PM	#8
Kale Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cowtown, Canada Posts: 61	A guy I knew used .25-06 on his farm for coyotes to good effect. He had a fairly decent bolt-action for it. .25-06 Remington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

01-09-2008, 09:53 PM	#10
Pig Hunter 92 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ipswich/Queensland Posts: 3	In the opinion of a rookie id go the 223 or the 243. They are both very reliable wepons and with the write scope are awsome. My uncle was a roo shooter and he only extreamly rarely misses a shot with his 223 on the roos.

01-09-2008, 10:03 PM	#11
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,925	Preference My preference would be for the .243 as I feel it would be best for a mature male coyote. However, this is a forum and you will get many opinions.

01-09-2008, 10:15 PM	#12
sammoh Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 42	50 BMG!!!

01-10-2008, 08:17 PM	#14
utahvarminter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 487	.243, 6mm Rem, 7mm '08 __________________ My Photo Album

01-11-2008, 06:48 PM	#15
Magnumsrule Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern Alberta, Canada Posts: 601 Blog Entries: 2	Id get the 22-250. Long range flat shootin. The 220 swift is too expensive and the ammo is too hard to find. __________________ Cartridge Group Like to discuss cartridges? Join HERE!

01-13-2008, 11:45 AM	#16
Onesonek Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pipestone, MN. Posts: 437	I agree with lefty,,,if short range(under 250 yds) is the bulk of hunting situations, the .223 is a very good round. Dave

01-22-2008, 05:31 PM	#18
MeDad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 7	The .223 may be cheaper to shoot but the .204 is a flatter shooter. Sight it in at 50 yards and it will be dead on at 300 yards. But I use both.

01-30-2008, 11:25 PM	#19
slaughterhouse Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 26	I own A 223 and I like it. It shoots good. Never used a 204 sorry. Have you ever used any of these rifles you have listed nc hunter. If not my best advice is to find a gun you are comfortable with. You'll shoot at your best level. Call your local gun shops and ask their opinions. I don't know the terrain you are hunting so make sure it is capable of doing the job. Remember agun shop will try to sell you anything as long as it is expensive. Good Luck!

01-30-2008, 11:48 PM	#20
wily1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brandon, Manitoba Posts: 210	My Two Cents Well I did a bit of research and asking around before I bought my varmint rifle and went with the .223. I was already familiar with the .223 from the military (reserves) and other firearms training. It is a cheap round to shoot, up here in Brandon or Winnipeg a box of 40 Winchester 45 grain JHP are only about $20, and cheap to reload as well. I have a few buddies who use/used a 22-250 the only problem is the 22-250 can cause pelt damage according to one 22-250 user. One friend sold his 22-250 and got a .223. I think any of the smaller faster calibres are fine, just depends what you want and how easy it is for you to get the ammo you need. I just went with the .223 for its solid reputation and variety of bullet sizes and types.