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Looking to buy a nice coyote rig. I live in Mi. And doubt I would shoot past 2-300
Input greatly appreciated. Prefer something on the lighter side

Thx Angelo

223 is never the wrong choice. Fur a concern?

If I didn't own a 6br, I'd be using a .223

For 200 - 300 yd shooting coyotes a 223 shooting 40 gr Nosler Ballistic Tips at about 3700 - 3800 fps works just fine. I have killed numerous coyotes within that range using that combo and all have been one shot kills, it drops them dead right there. Just in case you are interested in saving hides I have never had an exit using that combo either.

drover

.223 is hard to beat. Plus ammo is reasonable and easy to find. I use an AR for Coyotes here at the ranch. I've also taken a truck load of feral hogs with it too.

+1 hard to improve on 223 and a 40 grain ballistic tip for coyotes

I'd look at the 6MM stuff. Sure is fun picking off those "barkers" out there at 600+ meters.

I'm in the process of getting a 6mm up and running Pat. I'm pretty excited about this rifle....I'm working on loads right now....

Fur is not a concern. Do I want the AR style or go with a bolt action?

Depending on how you are going to hunt here in MI it's rare for me to get 300 yard shot. When I hunt over bait from a blind a bolt gun is the way I go, I'am only going to get one shot, my baits are in heavy cover. Calling field edges on timber roads, big timber open woods my AR is my go to gun. Right now here is breeding time and there is a good chance of calling in pairs.

AR or bolt a 223 will do. For 2 seasons I tried 22-250 just more pelt damage than I liked.

I always also have my Benelli loaded with Dead Coyote with "T" shot it will put 45 pellets in a 30" circle at 50 yards.

If fur isn't a concern use your deer rifle. Makes for good practice unless you are just looking or an excuse to buy a new rifle.

If fur isn't a concern, I'd run a .243 with 75 Vmax.

If fur is a concern, I'd run a .223 and 40 grain Vmax bullets.

223 or 204 Ruger

[quote=angv350]Fur is not a concern. Do I want the AR style or go with a bolt action?

I have a Rock river arms Lar 15 and it's the most accurate rifle I own, shoots groups as small as 1/3 of an inch with handloads. Every bullet/powder combination that I have tried shoots groups under an inch.

Thx guys

A 55 gr ballistic tip from a 26" barreled 243 Winchester using RL-15 to a velocity of 4150 fps knocks the tee totaled dog chit outta these okleehoma coyotes.

I use the rifle that fits the season. In warmer weather I carry a varmint rifle. A 243 is all around and will take deer game also.

That's a best first choice.

In the big game season I shoot them with high power rifle. 30-06 is the universal first choice.

If fur isn't a concern, I love what a 243 does to coyotes. Puts them down hard no matter where you hit them.

Since I have only been interested in eliminating night dogs and not the fur, I find the 22-250 kills them. Outside of deer season when it is whatever is in my hand.

The Ruger American is on my short list... will its 1-8 twist play alright with the small 40grain bullets?