Need help with a 400yards rifle choice

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Alright this is a weird one for precision but it's the type I like and I need better than traditional hunting accuracy.

I have a coyote problem and baby horses in my field. The length of my field is 400yards with heavy brush and tree line. I have been looking at Cadex and MDT platforms. So looking for advice and caliber options? I would also like to dual purpose this as a deer rifle (weight not a big issue). Number one though is accuracy at 100-400 yards!!! I know my guns and my calibers but I am struggling with this decision as it's a buy once senario. L

Wish budget was higher but looking at $2000 optic included.

Front runner at this time was Savage Stealth 6.5CM with Vortex 1-8 strike eagle $2200ish
 
400 yards isn't that far. If you just want to control coyotes a .223 will do the job. If you are adding deer to the list a .243 would be a good choice. I would look for a Tikka over a Savage any day.
 
the 6.5 is not the choice it's a flavour 😜
first chive hands and really the only choice a 243 win
tikka rifle scope 4.6x14
preferably not vortex
burris is the best $ value
this discussion should end hear but it will go on and on
 
Less bullet more scope
Ideally a 6mm or 22 caliber
.243 is the OG dual purpose and would probably work well. Any of the new 6mm wonder cartridges too. 22-250 if it’s legal for deer in your area. .223 will work, may have delayed killing sometimes at those extended ranges.
I think you’ll end up wanting a bit more magnification. 4-12 is the traditional choice for that application. 1-8 can work, coyotes are sometimes hard to see
 
22 Creedmoor with a 7 twist (8 twist as a min). Load up and down as necessary to suit your tastes ((I used starting loads and it hussles). 68gr to 95gr with my fave the 95gr Sierra... 75gr and 80gr ELDMs will also do a ton of good work for less money and easier to source.

You are welcome

Jerry

PS unless you plan to shoot a lot, and then 223...
 
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