I use a 6-24 on my savage 12 243 for coyotes. Alot of coyotes have wizened up to calls, as there are so many using them. They will hang up out around 400-700 yards now. But I am usually in between 10/16 power. Mostly around 10 I find is good, because I want the field of view. But while waiting, I usually back right off to 6, just in case they come dashing in close, which is still too much imo. But my partner has a lightweight 22 250 with a 3-9, plus his shotgun if they really come in close, or surprise us from another direction. I've been thinking of selling it for something like a 3-18 VX-6, or something similar.
But I enjoy making those long shots, and for now it works fine.
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