I use several rifle/scope combinations, and almost anything will work. I have really come to prefer my H&R 317 ultra wildcat, which is essentially a sako vixen. Mine is chambered to .222. It has a leupold compact 4x on it. It is light, handy and accurate, and it simply does the job on close range coyotes very well.
I have on occasion carried the .222 and wished for a .243 or a 25-06. And I have both available. And both are in Model 70 classic fwts. The .243 wears a 2-7 VX1 and the 2506 a 3-9 VX2. I have killed more coyotes with the .243 than I probably have with all other rifles combined.
