Same in NS
Reloading for coyotes a 243cal.
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Same in NS
Are you sure?
Could find no reference to this in the wildlife act of Nova Scotia.
I do know for a fact that there are some local hunter education instructors providing misleading information to new hunters though.
I had reasonable success with the Speer 75 grain HP.
This flat based bullet has a large open cavity in the nose.
Lose some BC to the design, but the bullet is very accurate.
It will often not exit a coyote, when driven hard from a 243 or 6mm Rem.
If it does exit, the hole will be of some consequence, however.
Eagleye.
This flat based bullet has a large open cavity in the nose.
Lose some BC to the design, but the bullet is very accurate.
It will often not exit a coyote, when driven hard from a 243 or 6mm Rem.
If it does exit, the hole will be of some consequence, however.
Eagleye.
358Rooster
CGN Regular
- Location
- Central Saskatchewan
Without a doubt, 58 gr. V-Max. Nosler 55's are too hard and rip 'em up pretty good, Speer TNT's are ok but I believe only go as light as 70 gr and in my experience were too unpredictable when it came to pelt preservation, Sierra 60 HP's shot well but not as well as the V-Maxes (haven't tried the 55 Blitz), and Barnes 58's didn't shoot worth a s**t.
I call coyotes and the action is usually pretty hot. I've hit 'em as close as 12 yards on the dead run straight at me, straight across me, running away from me in every imaginable direction, and sitting at 300 yards, yipping at me like a possessd ex-wife.... Man, I love shooting coyotes! Of the .204's, .223's, and 22-250's i've used, I'll take the .243 any day. Awesome 'coyote' power, great accuracy, and WAY more one-shot kills than any of the afforementioned.
I use light bullets for two reasons; speed (as you will find is useful when all the different scenarios unfold when calling coyotes) and bullet mass. My theory is that a lighter bullet sheds energy easier/earlier than a heavy one, helping to mitigate unacceptable damage.
When loading to max or near max, you have to watch how you hit them. Hit them lengthwise (either end works well
) and the V-Maxes won't exit even at velocities over 3800. Aim for the off-side shoulder when broadside and the bullet is usually stopped by the inside of that shoulder bone. Raking shots, however, are a different matter. If you can sneak one in behind the ribs on a coyote runing away from you at a steep angle, you'll likely be alright. Catch a near-side rib and you're sewing a throw rug into that sucker! I hate sewing.... These results are the same every time.
The load that ended my development is 41.2 grains of IMR 3031 in Winchester match prepped cases with CCI BR-2 primers installed. This shot (dare I say) a hair over 1/4" THAT DAY. Pretty hard to repeat but I can easily shoot inside 3/4" any day, all day with this at 100 yards.
I've often thought about trying Varget as well but never got around to it. I hope this helps and let us know how it turns out for you.
Rooster
I call coyotes and the action is usually pretty hot. I've hit 'em as close as 12 yards on the dead run straight at me, straight across me, running away from me in every imaginable direction, and sitting at 300 yards, yipping at me like a possessd ex-wife.... Man, I love shooting coyotes! Of the .204's, .223's, and 22-250's i've used, I'll take the .243 any day. Awesome 'coyote' power, great accuracy, and WAY more one-shot kills than any of the afforementioned.
I use light bullets for two reasons; speed (as you will find is useful when all the different scenarios unfold when calling coyotes) and bullet mass. My theory is that a lighter bullet sheds energy easier/earlier than a heavy one, helping to mitigate unacceptable damage.
When loading to max or near max, you have to watch how you hit them. Hit them lengthwise (either end works well
) and the V-Maxes won't exit even at velocities over 3800. Aim for the off-side shoulder when broadside and the bullet is usually stopped by the inside of that shoulder bone. Raking shots, however, are a different matter. If you can sneak one in behind the ribs on a coyote runing away from you at a steep angle, you'll likely be alright. Catch a near-side rib and you're sewing a throw rug into that sucker! I hate sewing.... These results are the same every time.The load that ended my development is 41.2 grains of IMR 3031 in Winchester match prepped cases with CCI BR-2 primers installed. This shot (dare I say) a hair over 1/4" THAT DAY. Pretty hard to repeat but I can easily shoot inside 3/4" any day, all day with this at 100 yards.
I've often thought about trying Varget as well but never got around to it. I hope this helps and let us know how it turns out for you.
Rooster
You are absolutely correct.
Thanks.
Lapua Scenars are listed as HPBT, although they are not intended to expand, I wonder if they are ok for yotes?
I do understand that the regulation book given out with the licenses is only a guide, but I wonder why this was omitted?
^^ the "non-expanding" part covers that. there are different HP bullets, some are meant to expand, others not. Some match ammo is non expanding HP, not meant for hunting. Some manufacturers will even state that on the bullets, or mention it with the bullet description.
ackertjosh
Regular
- Location
- Bruce County Ontario
Well a very good friend of mine loaded up some 58gr V-max and they shoot great. Dont recall is load but I believe its 4064 he is using.. Around minimal load.. so far has been very easy on the pelts.
I have 2 .243s. On occasion the Sierra Gameking 85 gr will rip a wide exit hole, other times enter and expend all its energy. So, after trying another .243 with 95 gr Nosler BTs on groundhogs only, I wouldn't recomment these either.
What I can comment on is the Nosler Partition (expensive) it will enter at .270 and exit at .270 (my .270 deer load). If I were to go back to the drawing board on the .243, I would try Accubonds, Interbonds or even Berger VLDs.
I love my 22-250 50 gr Blitzkings, but I don't think you need 3800 fps. Stick with a flat shooting heavier grained bullet (85 gr plus) so you can reach out in the wind and "stick'em". Everything drops, so even though I'm flat to almost 300 with the 22-250, you're almost flat to 300 yds with the .243 and an 85 grainer.
What I can comment on is the Nosler Partition (expensive) it will enter at .270 and exit at .270 (my .270 deer load). If I were to go back to the drawing board on the .243, I would try Accubonds, Interbonds or even Berger VLDs.
I love my 22-250 50 gr Blitzkings, but I don't think you need 3800 fps. Stick with a flat shooting heavier grained bullet (85 gr plus) so you can reach out in the wind and "stick'em". Everything drops, so even though I'm flat to almost 300 with the 22-250, you're almost flat to 300 yds with the .243 and an 85 grainer.
