Best coyote gun?

[ruger300]

Nice coyotes DF.

[DOGFISH]

Thanks ruger300, here is another one I found sleeping.lol

[JD848]

The most important part about223 ,22 250 is the twist in your barrel,fine aheavier bullet that doesn't explode and you will be set to go,the browning predator max in a 8 twist 223 and a 9 twist with a 26 inch barrel for 22 250.muzzle blast from the 22 250 is wild in a 22 inch barrel.tikka has some 223 t3 in and 8 twist and the only one I know is that browning I mention is in a 9 twist for 22 250,there's a set in that model 204,223,22 250,i know one guy who shoots lots and he uses nosler ballistic tips,55 and 60 grains.i hunt wolf with my 7mm and with the right bullet little damage is done,most of the times it's all 300 to 400 yrd shoots.

[Camdec]

Originally Posted by nube

204 is the only thing I would look at if fur friendly is in mind. Cheap shells probably a 223 but u will blow holes in them way more than a 204. I shot a 22-250 for years and it is great but I'm lucky to have a hide worth much with it. 204 shoots pretty flat to 400 yards....

I also shoot a 22-250 and 204. Shot lots of coyotes with the 22-250 but found that I had way to many large exit holes. Not ideal if you plan to save fur. Here is a picture of 204 bullet hole beside a dime. This was a small coyote standing broadside from only 150 yds. Glad to see no exit.




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[trooper]

My wife and I both have the Savage M11 Predator in .223. although my wife doesnt hunt , exept for the odd paper target at 100 meters, I have, on occasion taken out a coyote or two using hornady 50 gn Vmax. I never had an issue with pelt damage as my shots are of the cranium type. Unfortunately, this season is going to pass me by as I'm stuck at home with pneumonia.

[HunterDave]

Originally Posted by Diesel_wiesel

17 hornet
out to 200 yrds no pelt damage
turns their insides to mush
no exit holes

X2 Not sure of the affordability of the rifle and ammo though. I buy (licensed) and put up shot dogs and this caliber is hands down the best, fur friendly caliber one to use. It has its limitations for distance though. I pay a premium to one guy that uses it because it pencils in and rarely exits so very little to repair if anything. He shot a fox in the boiler room and the same thing, no exit wound.

Shot placement and type of bullet are more important than the caliber IMO. I'm not an expert on what type of bullet is best but you want one that will grenade on impact and leave no exit wound or a hard one with minimal expansion that will leave a small exit wound. A poorly placed shot along the back or gut shot turns it into a worthless pelt. The back is a very important part of the pelt and a gut shot is too hard to repair due to the hide being so thin. I won't touch either of those.....worthless. The best shot is right in the boiler room.

I just put up 3 coyotes tonight shot with a 22-250 with amazingly little damage due to excellent shot placement. I'll ask about what type of bullet. Any .22 caliber (ie .223, .222, 22-250, etc) are fine. I have both a .223 and a 22-250. Type of bullet and shot placement are key. Good luck!

[West O'5]

Another vote for Ruger American.I bought one in .243 for my 13yo son's first deer season last fall that serves double duty as a coyote rifle.Sweet lil' gun imho,inexpensive and accurate.I like it so much I'm considering buying another in .204?
My go-to coyote rifle is my Rob Arms XCR in 5.56....in no small part because my government in their infinite wisdom have determined that an AR is far too dangerous of a platform to be trusted in the hands of hunters...... ....but I'm currently toting the boy's .243 around on a work hitch up north,hoping to squeeze in some yote hunting time with a good possibility of wolf.