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Old 12-06-2017, 09:50 AM
Hogie135 Hogie135 is offline
 
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Default .243 for coyotes and deer?

I’m in the planning phase of my next rifle. Currently have a 308 for big game. Now I want something for Coyotes. A 22-250 really appeals to me but I want something that can also take deer for when my girls are old enough to hunt and shoot. This leads me to the .243.

My question is, is it possible to develop an accurate load for the .243 that will be fur friendly and yet still be suitable for taking a deer? A dual purpose gun I guess you would say. I know twist rate ultimately determines the bullet weights that can be shot accurately.

Would I be able to develop an accurate load with let’s say a 55-75 grain bullet for coyotes and possibly develop a load for 95-100 grn bullet all in the same rifle?

I haven’t reloaded for awhile but plan on getting back into it in the near future.
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