.270WSM for 'yotes ?

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My current rifle of choice for 'yotes is my .223. But, I feel that it's range limit for a good effective kill using 55gr. Hornady VMax's is about 250 yds. My question addresses the .270WSM using 110gr. VMax's for longer range, out to 350 yds possibly. I want to minimize pelt damage of course, as I donate the 'yotes to a friend of mine who sells them (I hunt for sport). So, have any of you guys/gals used the 110gr. Vmax? and what is your experience with effective kill and minimal pelt damage, we don't like to sew ;)
 
No experience with the 110 gr. .270 bullets, but I'm going to go out on a limb here and predict a pretty ugly picture on anything shot on this side of 200 yards.

It's likely not the advice you're looking for, but here it is anyway: Buy a .22-250 :p. I played around with a number of different rifles looking for that mystical combination of high lethality and minimal pelt damage, and the .22-250 seemed to be the winner. The trick from me was to use a fairly frangible bullet -- in this case, a 50 grain Ballistic Tip. It generally doesn't result in an exit wound, and I've never had to shoot a coyote twice with it (even when shooting waaay out there).

For 95% of all shots at a coyote, though, your .223 fits the bill nicely. My favorite "calling" rifle is actually a .222 loaded with 40 grain Ballistic Tips, and it's done very well out to 250 - 300 yards. If a coyote is out further than that, a little work with a predator call usually shortens the range.
 
Neo said:
No experience with the 110 gr. .270 bullets, but I'm going to go out on a limb here and predict a pretty ugly picture on anything shot on this side of 200 yards.

It's likely not the advice you're looking for, but here it is anyway: Buy a .22-250 :p. I played around with a number of different rifles looking for that mystical combination of high lethality and minimal pelt damage, and the .22-250 seemed to be the winner. The trick from me was to use a fairly frangible bullet -- in this case, a 50 grain Ballistic Tip. It generally doesn't result in an exit wound, and I've never had to shoot a coyote twice with it (even when shooting waaay out there).

For 95% of all shots at a coyote, though, your .223 fits the bill nicely. My favorite "calling" rifle is actually a .222 loaded with 40 grain Ballistic Tips, and it's done very well out to 250 - 300 yards. If a coyote is out further than that, a little work with a predator call usually shortens the range.
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Excellant advice.:agree:
 
I load the 110 grain V-Max in .270 Winchester. I have shot one coyote with it. The distance was around 100 yards and it was quatering away walking up a hill. The bullet entered the right rear flank and come out the left shoulder or more accurately where the left shoulder once was. The kill was very effective but the pelt damage was considerable.

For longer range coyotes I'd think about a .243 with a 55 grain ballistic tip.
 
The other way to look at it is get on the heavy side. Instead of choosing a varmint bullet, get with a limited expansion one.... You'll be surprised ;)
 
eltorro said:
The other way to look at it is get on the heavy side. Instead of choosing a varmint bullet, get with a limited expansion one.... You'll be surprised ;)
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That's also sound advice. I remember the first time I shot a 'yote with a 180 grain Hornady Spire Point out of a 30/06, I was surprised at the very modest size of the exit wound -- about the size of a quarter.

A similar experience came when I shot another one with a 100 grain Partition out of a .243 Win. Fairly small exit wound. Up until that point, I had been carrying two loads with that rifle -- the Partitions for deer and a 58 grain V-Max for 'yotes. Now I just carry the Partitions in what has become a very handy "combo" rifle.

Still, for a dedicated 'yote rifle, I still stand behind the .22-250 as my all-time favourite.
 
Still, for a dedicated 'yote rifle, I still stand behind the .22-250 as my all-time favourite.
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I do realize that, but I sold the 22-250 in favour of the .223 this past summer. Ok, so I'll go with the .375 H&H & 300gr TSX's --- ;):D

Kiddin' aside, how's about a 130gr, Interbond?
 
Interbond is not a limited expansion bullet, but a controlled expansion one.
I would say Failsafes are the best.

If you reload, shoot lower velocities and hard bullets.
 
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