Lightest 270win load possible for coyote.

[buckbrushoutdoors]

I've shot lots with a 110gr ttsx at 3500fps and get a 1/4 hole in and 1" exits

Shot one today with a 90gr gmx from my 257wby and the hide looks no different than if I had shot it with my 223.

 

[a j cave]

I use to hunt with a 25-06 and found I did less damage on the coyote that showed up while deer hunting, when I had heavier and harder bullets. I would try both the hardest 130 & 150 I could find and shoot behind the shoulder. Good luck.

 

[drill702]

Don't trappers use fmj to save the pelt?

 

[todbartell]

I'd run a 140gr TSX to around 2700 fps. Check Hodgdons youth loads with h4895

 

[cody c]

But let's say you need a 400 yard shot. What will shoot flatter to the target 90GR pills or 110GR pills? Would 110GR retain more speed downrange making 90GR pointless?

Yes, the heavier bullets retain their speed better, at distances the heavier bullets will often be going faster. Lighter bullets will have less drop at say 300 yards but for the 400+ the 110 will look better then the 85-90 (this is somewhat generalized with out specific BC's and velocities)

I would think something like a solid copper boat tail target style in the 110-130 grain variety with a hot load would be better for pelts at 400+ assuming the shooter has the skills and environment to make those shots.

I believe slower moving projectiles (sub sonic) when they hit will tend to pass through without so much explosion or jelling of meat, a solid projectile at 1500fps is alot different then a jacketed that hits at 3100, unless maybe its a fast TSX that doesnt hit bone or open up.

 

[Suther]

Don't trappers use fmj to save the pelt?

In BC hunting with non expanding bullets is verboten.

 

[DiabeticKripple]

Shot one at 75 yds with a 139gr GMX out of a 7mm rem mag and it penciled through. Maybe a 3/4" exit hole.

I'd say a fast monometal is what you want

 

[jpappy]

If I were chasing coyotes with my 270 win I would use a 130 ttsx or 110 ttsx, if those didn't shoot well I would try the e-tip then the gmx. I hand load mine with 140 accubonds for deer, elk and moose, I have a cheap 223 rem for the little dogs. I did get one coyote at 360 yards with my now sold 25-06 using 100 grain e-tips. There was a 1/4" hole in and a 3/8" hole out, the coyote walked about five slow steps and died right there. The hide is in better shape than all the coyotes I have shot with the 223 using 55 grain v-max. I don't keep the hides, I just try to help keep the coyotes in down.