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If I had to pick just 1 it would be the Sierra Varminter 85 grain SP.

Have tried several others but this one was very consistent.

Used to run the Sierra 85gr HPBT-GK in 6x45, but with a BC of .311, I switched back to the AR with 62gr. Speer GDs.

75 grain vmax in front of a stiff charge of varget.

Most of my experience with 6mm cartridges also involved 1-14" twists. In that context, the 70 grain ballistic tip rules the roost. Until you see it, it is hard to imagine how hard it hits when launched at 3800 fps from a 6x.284. Still, in a fast twist, I think I'd give the 80 grain ballistic tip and 87 grain VMAX a try. I'd try the 90 grain ballistic tips or 90 grain ELD-X even though they are seemingly a tougher bullets.

85 gr/ Sierra HPBT is my favorite.

80 grain Barnes out of a half dozen 243’s works on deer and pigs. I suspect they will do well on coyotes too.

70 gr Nosler BT

My first center fire, a M98, after it was re-barreled from 8x57 was a 6mm Remington. It shot 1/4" groups with IMR4350 and various 75 grain HP bullets, Sierra, SPEER and Remington to start with. Those bullets would work fine. If you're shooting long range, you'll likely want a more stream-lined bullets. My 6mm liked 105 grain SPEER. But that bullet wouldn't expand on pronghorn, so unless they changed the design of that bullet, it will drill about a 1/4" hole through the coyote.

95 grain tipped MK

.243 win, of course.

Going to try some Speer 85 btsp. Anyone have any experience with them on coyotes?

While not a favorite... yet, maybe, will be trying some Hornady 103 grain ELD-X in a Tikka Super Varmint 243 Win I recently picked up. Rifle has a 24" 1:8 twist barrel, so going to try higher BC bullets to take advantage of it. And it's coming into my favorite time of year for coyote hunting.

Let me know how they perform Dean, I don't like the 105 Berger on coyotes and am looking for an alternative.

Try the 105 gr. Scenar, I have killed a bunch of Coyotes and Bobcats with them, they normally don't do much pelt damage, 6 CM---243---.243 A.I. just bought another 1000. Rio7

I use the 103 ELDX in one 6 Creedmoor but also use it for culling does when needed so it's a good hybrid for that.
The other flings the 70gr VBT (my night setup).

I have a smallish quantity of 105 Bergers Hybrids if you wanna grab some on your next pass through town.

Lately I've been loving the 75 gr. Vmax in my .243

Full disclosure: I've never shot a coyote with one, so that makes me an innanet ex-spurt on the subject!

The 105 gr A-Max shoots well in my 6mm's but I got hooked on Sceners for a all around bullet for everything i shoot with my 6mm's they kill like lighting. Rio7

75-grain Sierra HP works if you aren't interested in pelts.

I'm a huge fan of Berger 105 Hunting VLD's for coyotes.

There's three different 105 Bergers, which one don't you like?