Coyote Rifle

rodcontrol · Nov 24, 2015

I currently shoot a .223 bolt action for my coyote rifle. It has treated me well in most situations. I am considering getting a larger cartridge rifle. If YOU were to buy a new coyote rifle today what would you by. Im looking for all input. Brand, cartridge, bipod brand, synthetic/wood, scope???

I will be putting a bipod on it. 90% of the coyotes I shoot are on stand. Looking for a larger than .223

Here2Learn · Nov 24, 2015

I'm setting up a weatherby s2 in .243

sbe2 · Nov 24, 2015

243 is tough to beat for a good all around varmint gun. Many bullets and loads to pick from and hits hard at some distance. I have a custom 243 that shoots 105 grain bullets that i use primarily. My other one is a 204 Ruger that works well on coyotes also.

Account Deleted · Nov 24, 2015

I have a wild idea to put together a Rem 700 SPS in 7mm-08 that will have minute of coyote at 1000 yards for a $1000 or less this winter. I have no clue what I am doing or how it will turn out but I bet I learn a lot.

ndbwhunter · Nov 24, 2015

Is there any reason in particular that you're looking at something larger than a .223? Longer range, heavier bullet, flatter trajectory, etc.?

Personally, I prefer a .204 or 22.250 because of the speed and flat trajectory. Only issue I have with the .204 is the small bullets don't do very well in the wind. Bumping up to a .243 would be a good option. You will lose quite a bit of speed, but the larger bullets will be able to buck the wind a little better.

All in all, my vote stays with the .204, with a 40grn bullet (take your pick on brand).

KDM · Nov 24, 2015

If pelts are of no consequence then any rifle you can shoot well gets my vote. If pelts are important, then the 204 to 223 gets my nod as long as they are pushing a good bullet. 243's put a larger hole in the pelt then I like to deal with most of the time. Even with the lighter bullets. As far as brand, I really like the older SAKO's in bolt action for the smaller calibers. 222 mag being my overall favorite. JMHO though.

johnr · Nov 24, 2015

I use an AR .223, fun to shoot when they are on the run.

I won a .204, I haven't shot it yet, but will be sighting it in soon, and probably use it for yotes, unless its blowing crazy like it does in ND 97.2% of the time

duckman1302 · Nov 24, 2015

I use a 22-250. I like them or a .243 for coyotes. As for the rest I would go with synthetic (more durable in snow etc.), Harris bipod, 4-16 power scope is what I would go with.

rodcontrol · Nov 24, 2015

Im looking to go bigger for bucking the wind. Im looking at getting a Howa 1500 .243

SupressYourself · Nov 24, 2015

Cant go wrong with 243 Win.

It may be bullet dynamics, shot placement, etc, etc, but I've seen several yotes run off after a solid hit with a 223.
When hit with a 243 (I like the 87gr V-max), they just go straight down.

johnr · Nov 24, 2015

rodcontrol said:
Im looking to go bigger for bucking the wind. Im looking at getting a Howa 1500 .243

That's what I won, except in the .204 caliber.

Kickemup · Nov 24, 2015

I have a howa in both a 223 and a 22-250. Both good guns and very fur friendly. They come with a half decent scope also.

Kurtr · Nov 24, 2015

I have shot a few 204 and they are a dang fun gun. Been thinking about getting one for yotes and pdogs

duckman1302 · Nov 24, 2015

johnr said:
That's what I won, except in the .204 caliber.

That is also what my 22-250 is. Good shooting gun.

wildeyes · Nov 24, 2015

I use a 30.06 don't care about pelts just trying to save a few pheasant, deer ect. I usually get a roll with the shot.:;:muahaha

Tikka280ai · Nov 24, 2015

I have a tikka 243 that I use most of the time with 65 grain vmax. Once I got an ar15 I prefer that for quick follow up shots and low recoil. The ar15 with a 24 inch bull barrel and 55 grain vmax puts 3 shot touching at 100 yards and has killed every coyote I hit instantly

If I was to buy a new one it would be a howa 1500 in 22-250 with a decent 4-16 or 6-18 scope and be shooting 55 grain v max or move up to the hornady 75 grain hollow point boat tails

Downrigger · Nov 24, 2015

20 tactical or practical with a match grade barell in an AR platform.

USMCDI · Nov 24, 2015

The only way to go, I wouldn't use anything else.

bucksnbears · Nov 24, 2015

neck down a .204 to a .17 cal. and shoot a 30 grainer:;:thumbsup

thats how i roll:;:rockit hold on fur too 375 and watch em through the scope drop like struck by lightning:;:cheers

Kurtr · Nov 24, 2015

USMCDI said:
The only way to go, I wouldn't use anything else.

Every time I see that I want one. Beautiful piece.

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