Looking for new Coyote Rifle - Need Opinions
- Thread starter Mirwin9711
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I'm also in the market for a coyote rifle. My buddy has a T3 lite in .223 and I love the action. I'm thinking of getting one but the hunter model. Haven't been able to find one in .223, though. Does anybody know where I could find one. Tikka's website says the hunter model comes chambered in that caliber.
I hunted 'yotes for decades with the 220 Swift and the 50 Ballistic Tip....sometimes the 55 grainer.
Then I started using my 6mms, and used them for 2-3 years. Hide damage was greater with these.
Right now, I'm using a super accurate custom gun in 225 Winchester, and it works just great.
I have found that the old Speer 52 grain HPFB bullet often stays inside, so less ugly, big exits to deal with.
If it is exclusively coyotes within 400 yards, the 223 will do the job, but I think that the 22-250 is a better choice.
If wolves may be involved, my money is on a 243 or 6mm Remington.
Regards, Dave.
Then I started using my 6mms, and used them for 2-3 years. Hide damage was greater with these.
Right now, I'm using a super accurate custom gun in 225 Winchester, and it works just great.
I have found that the old Speer 52 grain HPFB bullet often stays inside, so less ugly, big exits to deal with.
If it is exclusively coyotes within 400 yards, the 223 will do the job, but I think that the 22-250 is a better choice.
If wolves may be involved, my money is on a 243 or 6mm Remington.
Regards, Dave.
- Location
- sudbury, ontario
I went through the same hell.... I went with the .220 swift.... But if you wanna keep it cheap and fun go with a 22-250... Ammo easy to find.... Savage makes a rifle.... Stevens makes a rifle and there cheap!under $500 ... Look at there preditor models .... And if your on manitoulin island those yotes are al over .... Get er done
- Location
- Prince Albert, Sk
I am going to go in a different direction on this one.
As others have stated , unless you are doing 10 shot strings at the range, no need for a heavy barrel to hinder your physical endurance.
When I decided to get a dedicated coyote/varmint rig after way too much thought I went with a 25-06.You can go with 75 to 120 grain or so bullets and this gives you the ability to go a bit further if you desire but also load light and fast if you desire.Also gives a bit more assurance if larger critters do wind up in the cross hairs.
So, what I put together was a Vanguard with DM a Boyd's thumbhole and a Zeiss with Rapid Z Varmint reticle in 6.5-20.EXTREMELY versatile , lightweight , and accurate.Also no playing with adjustment knobs in the field as you have a compensating reticle(so far the best there is IMO) and hold offs for windage.Not everyone's cup of tea for a small critter rig but it sure seems to fit the bill for myself.
As others have stated , unless you are doing 10 shot strings at the range, no need for a heavy barrel to hinder your physical endurance.
When I decided to get a dedicated coyote/varmint rig after way too much thought I went with a 25-06.You can go with 75 to 120 grain or so bullets and this gives you the ability to go a bit further if you desire but also load light and fast if you desire.Also gives a bit more assurance if larger critters do wind up in the cross hairs.
So, what I put together was a Vanguard with DM a Boyd's thumbhole and a Zeiss with Rapid Z Varmint reticle in 6.5-20.EXTREMELY versatile , lightweight , and accurate.Also no playing with adjustment knobs in the field as you have a compensating reticle(so far the best there is IMO) and hold offs for windage.Not everyone's cup of tea for a small critter rig but it sure seems to fit the bill for myself.
