Coyote rig

[cnose]

I have been thinking about getting set up for predator hunting...on PEI that means fox and coyote. I was thinking about a .223...Anyone use .243 or is this too much gun?

 

[rar]

i use a 22 250, i like it . works well.

 

[Ormachek]

.223 or .243 will do you just fine. I have .223

 

[lone-wolf]

Is 243 allowed on PEI? I thought the biggest caliber you could use was .22cal(centerfire or rimfire)
I'm basing that on the very bad memory I have.

Personally I'm choosing a .223 when I get around too it. That way when I get an AR in the distant future, I won't need many different calibers.

 

[Winnipeg Toymaker]

The .223 does a grand job on fox,coyote and such. Can be used on gophers and groundhogs as well. Very versatile in bullet weights so if pelts are the game, less damage . Also makes a cheap range shooter.

 

[Camp Cook]

When I am specifically hunting coyotes I use either a T/C Contender carbine in 223, a Sako 85 Gray Wolf or an older tang safety Ruger M77 in 22-250 and a semi-production made in Germany Voerre action rifle chambered in 6mm-284...

When I am not specifically hunting coyotes I use what ever is in my hands...

 

[Bronco Boy]

.223 is as versatile as hell. Ammo is cheap. Can't go wrong IMHO.

 

[Stewienb]

.223 is as versatile as hell. Ammo is cheap. Can't go wrong IMHO.

 

[Pyd]

If fox and coyote are your goal then do yourself a favor and have a look at the .204.

 

[Ryan j]

You can only 'legally' use centerfire rifles of .22 caliber and under on the Island for hunting.... you can't go wrong with either a .223 or .22-250.

 

[204saskman]

It has to be under 22-250 i think in size. Thats is as big as you can use for coyotes down there.

 

[cnose]

Thanks for all the input...a friend mentioned to me about the restriction on size...looks like I might go with the .223...

 

[DVXDUDE]

I have a .223, I like it, good on coyotes and foxes. If I was to do it again, I'd buy a .22-250. Walmart and C-tire all carry .22-250 but no .223. A little easier to find ammo that way.

 

[Cummins4x4]

Thanks for all the input...a friend mentioned to me about the restriction on size...looks like I might go with the .223...

Man they have some retarded regs down there, Rick (ATRS) uses a 50BMG on yotes, pelt damage can be an issue cause it is hard to find all the pieces and a ##### to sew them back together

223 is a good chice IMO. Have 2 of them as well as 204, 22H, 25-06AI.

 

[lone-wolf]

The island is pretty densely populated, that's why there's a caliber restriction.

 

[AKD]

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Personally I'm choosing a .223 when I get around too it. That way when I get an AR in the distant future, I won't need many different calibers.

AR's are restricted dude. cant hunt with em. Range weapons only.

 

[Ormachek]

AR's are restricted dude. cant hunt with em. Range weapons only.

He's saying he's getting a .223 for yotes, so that when he gets an AR as well, both rifles use the same ammo

 

[a j cave]

what range will you shoot at? If over 300yds then 22-250 or the 220 swift is the way to go. If 200yd is the most common range then the 222 or 223 is great.

 

[CV32]

AR's are restricted dude. cant hunt with em. Range weapons only.

No reason not to get one. (He could hunt with some AR lookalikes, like the AR180B). In any event, the .223 is a good all around choice.

 

[lone-wolf]

He's saying he's getting a .223 for yotes, so that when he gets an AR as well, both rifles use the same ammo

Bingo.

Also want a bolt action 308 for deer so if I get a norc m14, I'll be in the same position.