ive got a 700 BDL VS in 6MM Rem on the way, and i'm looking for some real world experiance regarding the ideal coyote loading. obviously i want to keep pelt damage to a minimum, thinking 65-75 gr bullet is probably my best bet. with my 222 & 223 the Speer TNT is one of my favourites, ive shot a half dozen badgers at 50-75 yards and never had shraphnel holes let alone a pass through. buddy claims the same thing on dozens of coyotes. can i expect the same from the 6mm 70 gr version? and has anyone used the 70 gr varmageddons on dogs?
best 6mm Coyote bullet
- Thread starter kevin.303
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I'd be afraid the 70 gr would expand too much and make a huge hole on the far side. The best 6mm bullet that I ever used was the speer 85 gr btsp. Speer seem to have a harder or thicker jacket and hold together really well. You do get an exit hole but it was usually about the size of a nickel so one stitch would work. These bullets worked extremely well on deer sized game also. This was my experience with the 6mm.
cdn1canhunt
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I shoot a .243 it is Thors Hammer on coyotes, but is NOT fur friendly. In a 6mm bullet I'd say stick to the upper end on the varmit bullets 80-90gr have done the least amount of damage for me. 75 gr hp hornady is what I'd settled on for now. Stay away from the 58 gr vmax they seemed to have caused the most pelt damage the nylon tip and rapid expansion just seem to explosive at 6mm velocities.
If your buddy is having good results then why not try his recommendations?
6mm is going to put a hurt on them coyotes fer sure.
Rob
The 80 grain Remington Power Lock Hollow Point.
This bullet use to be Remington's version of a Match bullet in the 60's.
Used them in my 6mm Rem but do not recall the load.
Speer had a 75 grain hollow point you could drive a truck into and they gave great quick expansion.
Deadly on Ground Hogs . . . on a frontal shots they did not exit!
From the Sierra Manual
Accuracy Load: IMR-4895/ 38.3grs. 3000fps/ 1695ft. lbs.
Hunting Load: Viht N140/ 41.2grs. 3100fps/ 1813ft. lbs.
for their 80 grain blitz, and 85 grain HP BT. Both bullets will take another grain of powder according to Sierra.
This bullet use to be Remington's version of a Match bullet in the 60's.
Used them in my 6mm Rem but do not recall the load.
Speer had a 75 grain hollow point you could drive a truck into and they gave great quick expansion.
Deadly on Ground Hogs . . . on a frontal shots they did not exit!
From the Sierra Manual
Accuracy Load: IMR-4895/ 38.3grs. 3000fps/ 1695ft. lbs.
Hunting Load: Viht N140/ 41.2grs. 3100fps/ 1813ft. lbs.
for their 80 grain blitz, and 85 grain HP BT. Both bullets will take another grain of powder according to Sierra.
Last couple years I tried the nosler 70grs and sometimes they were ok but sometimes they blew a nice holes. Pretty much like everything else.
This year Im trying the 95gr TMK's because I read that the 69ers in 22 cal worked real good, so I hoping that the construction is the same and they work good too. This is made more for a longer range at the same time.
This year Im trying the 95gr TMK's because I read that the 69ers in 22 cal worked real good, so I hoping that the construction is the same and they work good too. This is made more for a longer range at the same time.
I agree, I shoot 70 grn Noslers religiously and they are not fur friendly even in the soft spots. With the mange around it is usually not a problem. Will drop them in their tracks but if you want hide a heavier bullet is likely your friend.
prairie lover
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I would say your best bet consistently is a deer bullet that's a bit tough, and hope for a smaller exit hole.
I shot a number of coyotes with the 6mm Remington and that Speer 75 grain HP with the large, open cavity.
They give up a bit of BC, but they seldom exit when started at around 3600, not an unrealistic speed with the
right powders in the 6mm. Dave.
They give up a bit of BC, but they seldom exit when started at around 3600, not an unrealistic speed with the
right powders in the 6mm. Dave.
The 80 gr Barnes TTSX is the Ticket ! it does not expand and blow a big hole - but Kills them DEAD ! RJ
243 WIN 6MM Rem 240 WBee - all 3 Big sixes !
243 WIN 6MM Rem 240 WBee - all 3 Big sixes !
I was just gonna play with those ttsx to see how they'd shoot in my kimber which I intend on mainly using for dogs. I figured they'd be the ticket. If a guys got a load figured out with those then you've got yourself a perfect rifle for a lady or youngster to hunt whitetails with to boot.
Do they shoot well in your 240 ?
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- Saskatchewan
When I had my 6mm rem I was loading imr 4895 (I think around 48gr but I could be WAY off) over 70gr nosler balistic tips. Damage was OK but was still bad sometimes. I too have been searching for many years now for the "perfect" coyote gun. And well, so far the 222 has been my favourite loading 19gr of imr 4198 and a 52gr Berger FB varmint, the 22 K hornet, 221 fireball and 17 fireball have also proven to be really good. Soon I'll be trying the 20 vartarg and when ever I find the money for a custom, a proper LH tikka 595 rebarreled to 6mm rem AI. What I found is you need to hit them well out to distance with the 6mms, sometimes up close they'd just punch in and out, other times blow them to pieces. One way to eliminate this is calling with a shotgun using #4 buck or SSGs, past 100 hit them with the rifle, under 100 hit them with the shotgun.... PM me if you want to talk some serious coyote shooting, it's my favourite activity!!!
Yes they do Kevan my last 5 shot group was .582 This was over 52 grs H4350 with a WLR sparking things . RJ
