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+1 on the 55 grain NBT. I found my load with H414...just like the Nosler book said.

I had outstanding results with Speer 70-grain TNTs over 760 in my 243. Wonderful groups, and nifty explosions on rock chucks. Not sure about that bullet vs. alternatives for 500 yards; never tried shooting it that far. I've never had reason to complain about TNT in terms of terminal performance, though.

In fact, I'm about to be the owner of a 243 once again here shortly; maybe I'll pick up some more TNTs this week...

Based off of the range you're talking, I'd first try the 87 gr V-Max. They have the best BC in a varmint bullet and are very destructive.

Next I would then opt for the Barnes 85gr TSX for deer size game, should you decide to step it up and use it for that purpose.

Speer 75g HP...shot really wel outta my Tikka with a 10 twist

What Blackheart said. 85gr Sierra HPBT. I drive mine with 44.4gr of H4831 (one step below max in the Sierra manual I was using meny years ago) and a CCI 200.

My first 5-shot group went 5/8" out of a stock Rem 700ADL at 100. I can tell you for a fact it will turn a groundhog inside out. Unfortunately, I'm afraid it'll do the same for the coyote, so it's likely to ruin the pelt.

Some use the same bullet for deer, though I really want more penetration on deer. For deer, I'll usually step up to a 100gr bullet.

I like the 75 gr V-Max and the 70 gr Sierra BK over 39 - 40 gr of Varget.

Yep.

Try the 87VMax. If it's accurate for you, nothing will outfly it at range in the wind except the 105AMax.

Another vote for the 75 grain Vmax.

87 v max

85 sierra boat tail

The best bullets in my .243 1/10" are 70gr nosler BT, sierras 85g gameking HP & the 95 nosler hunting BT all moa to 400yds easy.

Try the 55 grain Sierra BlitzKings. Terminal performance is spectacular.

58 grain Vmax over varget flattens coyotes to 300 yards, I haven't tried it any farther.

That Sierra 85gr BTHP no. 1530 is a great bullet and accurate as they come. I use it for prairie dogs, chucks and coyotes out of my Ruger 243 heavy barrel and have taken large mule deer with it out of my Sako 243 Mod 75.

75gr Vmax

Or

70gr Nosler B/T

I would vote for the 87gr V-Max. Great BC, generally shoots well in most rifles, great performance on small game, and it gives enough bullet just in case you see a deer (during season) that you just can't resist. T.S.

Out of the bullets recommended on this thread, which would be the best for saving coyote hides and whatnot?

i have shot alot(20-30) yotes from 100- 300 yrds. with no exit with70gr NBT. running aound 3500fps

in a 243? kinda like askin a big block ford to get decent mpg isnt it?

Sierra Makes an 90 grain FMJ for pelts...Hornady has an 80 grain FMJ for that reason also...

plus on game the size of a coyote, a fast moving 90 to 105 grain softpoint, or a match bullet is going to pass right thru the animal before the bullet has a chance to open up...except if you hit bone... such as a shoulder or backbone...

as for myself, if I get a chance to pull the plug on one of those little fawn killers, I could care less how much I waste the darn thing...I have no use for a flea bitten coyote hide...