Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Predators and Varmints Your Opinion - Want a Dedicated Coyote Rifle

Two stipulations:

1. Must be a bolt action
2. Must be .223

Which rifle should I buy?

Thanks

New or used? Got a ceiling on price?


Travis

I'd look at the Tikka T3. It is twisted faster than most factory offerings (1:9 I think). This will enable you a little more range when howling dogs up due to the ability to shoot a little heavier, higher BC bullet.

My favorite .224" bullets on coyotes is the 75 Amax for fast twisters and the 60 Vmax for normal twisted rifles but I do like the 60 Vmax in my 7 twister too.

Both perform very well, even in the .223 on coyotes.

i'll buy a new rifle.

money isn't an issue, but i don't want something i'll have to "baby" due to price.

i'm thinking of something with either a black or camo plastic/fiberglass/kevlar stock.

thanks

I shoot them with a variety 0f 17,20, and 22 centerfires. I don't think you will go wrong with a Rem 700. You could buy a new gun and get an after market stock. Or buy a used beat up one, have it re barreled and get the aftermatket stock. I have done that wit a number of A1 Sako guns, but they are getting pricey and scarce.
FWIW, I shoot mostly 40 grain BTs out of my 222 and 223 coyote guns.

17-223 ?

I would wholeheartedly reiterate GregW's suggestion...Tikka T3 Stainless...

I'd get a Vanguard, McMillan, and a Timney.

If I was ghetto I might slum a T3.


Travis

I don't come here for this kind of abuse...













I usually get it elsewhere.....

My .223 is a LVSF set in a Ti take off. I like it.

Nelson

Pretty hard to not love the LVSF. Especially with a different stock.


Travis

Whichever one fits you the best.

I prefer Rem 700's but thats just me.

Lee

Cooper 'Phoenix' M21. Good to go right out of the box. No need for rebedding, triggering or any other tinkering.

To keep from slumming I would consider a Kimber Montana.

Being a lefty, I'm lookin to get a Savage Predator with 24" tube and camo stock in 204 Ruger. It's a consolation prize since hardly anybody makes a lefty .17 Remington or Fireball.

You might also wanna take a look at a CZ 527 American. They make some pretty good stuff that gets good reviews.

The Remingtons would be worth a look, too.

Agreed. If I was a righty I'd already have one.

From your description and if money isn't a major issue, I'd have something built exactly the way you want it. Builds on most bolts is relatively easy and fiberglass stocks abound.

GAP Would be my pick

Vanguard or 700.

Would be looking to put either in a after market stock McMillian or maybe a B&C TI for the 700.

Rem SPS Tac looks like it may be a winner if you like a little heft.

The new Vanguards ( V-2...S-2...?... canrt remember....) are absolutely the bang for the buck in entry level rifles...and they arent truly entry level...but better...IMHO