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Post by kdog8173 on Oct 29, 2009 18:38:50 GMT -5
going to gun show next weekend and getting a gun to hunt coyote..im thinking a 30.06..but dont know all the guns out there. anyone tell me if theres any thing cheaper out there to get for coyote..just bought a 357 riflle for deer 2 weeks ago and on thin ice with the wife with $$$ and guns..any sugestions?  |
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Post by throbak on Oct 29, 2009 18:41:26 GMT -5
22-250 best imo
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Post by hornzilla on Oct 29, 2009 18:44:49 GMT -5
ar-15, in 223
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Post by Flatlander54 on Oct 29, 2009 19:30:24 GMT -5
Just my opinion...but 30-06 would be a might overkill for coyotes, especially if your concerned about pelt damage. A better choice would be a .223 or .22-250 (ammo would be cheaper most likely also)
There are many different bullet weights avail for the .223 and .22-250 also. Like I said, just my opinion.
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Post by trophyhunter1 on Oct 29, 2009 19:42:11 GMT -5
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Post by southpawshooter on Oct 29, 2009 19:51:45 GMT -5
22 hornet is a good choice too but i think ammo gets pricey
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Post by Flatlander54 on Oct 29, 2009 20:34:41 GMT -5
If your on thin ice with the wife and short on cash...look at the NEF Handirifles...I saw on in .22-250, heavy barrel, varmint/predator style stock brand new for $350, and you might find them cheaper than that if you shop around.
They are single shot break-action rifles, I cant attest to the accuracy of them as I have never had one. An AR style .223 would be my dream rifle, but...your lookin at a cost of at least $1,000 or more just for the gun.
I got lucky and found a used Savage Model 10FP in .223 with a 4-16 x 40 mm scope, and Choate Ultimate Varmint stock for about half price about a week ago. It shoots 1/2 MOA at 100 yards.
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Post by Decatur on Oct 29, 2009 22:04:20 GMT -5
My brother has a Hand-Rifle in .223, he had a trigger job done on it, and that thing is a tack driver!
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Post by Flatlander54 on Oct 30, 2009 5:51:14 GMT -5
Come to think of it...a friend of mine had a Handi Rifle in .25-06
that he got to hunt Mule deer out in wyoming one year, and it was a tack driver as well. He ended up taking a mule deer doe with it at 300 yards.
Kdog, if your funds are limited I would deffinately look into one of the NEF handi rifles chambered in .223 or .22-250 for your coyote gun. One thing you may want to keep in mind about the .22-250 is that it is obviously a much hotter round than the .223, and barrel life becomes an issue if your going to do ALOT of shooting with it.
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Post by schall53 on Oct 30, 2009 6:24:32 GMT -5
.22-250 is my choice, ammo is readily available and a mild recoil I would only use the 30-06 if you needed one rifle for big game as well as coyote. 30-06 is too much gun for a song dog.
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Post by drs on Oct 30, 2009 7:44:01 GMT -5
Either a .22-250 or a .243 Winchester. A .30-06 is "over Kill".
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Post by Decatur on Oct 30, 2009 9:24:15 GMT -5
You would have to do a LOT of shooting to burn a modern barrel out with modern propellants!
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Post by Flatlander54 on Oct 30, 2009 15:22:45 GMT -5
You would have to do a LOT of shooting to burn a modern barrel out with modern propellants! Could be Im just misinformed then. I have always read that the .22-250's were prone to wear in the throat area due to theyre high velocities. To be honest thats why I have always went with the .223, maybe Im missing out. |
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Post by kdog8173 on Oct 30, 2009 16:46:30 GMT -5
dont care about the fur..there overpopulated here and they r coming in my yard in packs..have bout 500 yds too the woods behind me and there coming upgot permision for the field to hunt the other day when the corns up, u can howl and thell howl back..already got my wifes cat< i dont care, but she did>...
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Post by coyote6974 on Oct 31, 2009 15:38:07 GMT -5
Kdog,
I own rifles chambered in .223, 22-250, and 243 Winchester. Of the three, I favor the .243 Winchester for coyotes here in central Indiana. If shooting factory ammunition, I shoot Federal Premium 85 Grain Sierra BTHP's. I also reload and shoot the same bullet at 2900 FPS. Because a coyote may approach your stand from about any direction, you will find that you need a rifle that is easy to swing, and is of a sufficient power level to knock a coyote down even with a somewhat poot hit. I would also suggest that you get a rifle with no more than a sporter weight barrel. Lighter barrels swing much easier and carry much easier, than varmint weight barrels. My second favorite coyote caliber would be a .22-250. Again chambered in a sporter weight rifle. I own a couple of .223 chambered rifles, and have been disappointed in their perfomance on large Indiana coyotes. With few exceptions, the coyotes I've shot with .223's will spin before maybe going down. Some have spun and run, then maybe gone down. Some have spun and been shot again. Some have been knocked down, only to get up and leave. I'm not bashing .223's, as I really enjoy shooting them. They just don't seem to kill coyotes as well as the .22-250 and .243. At least for me anyway.
My .243 rifle is a wood stocked, blued steel rifle. I love it on nice days. My .22-250 is stainless steel with a synthetic stock. This is the rifle I can use everyday no matter what the weather. Often it will be snowing or raining when you want to call coyotes. A stainless synthetic rifle is a great all weather tool.
Coyote 6974
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Post by Decatur on Oct 31, 2009 15:54:56 GMT -5
You would have to do a LOT of shooting to burn a modern barrel out with modern propellants! . I have always read that the .22-250's were prone to wear in the throat area due to theyre high velocities. To be honest thats why I have always went with the .223, maybe Im missing out. You know how old wives tales seem to prosper when it comes to hunting and fishing. ;d I used to hear the same thing about .22 Hornets back in the day. I've shot probably 2,000+ rounds thru my Rem. 788, 22-250, and I bought used! I have seen no decline in accuracy. Like I said, with modern steel, and modern propellants, you would have to shoot a LOT! Let us know what you decide on. |
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Post by tobias on Oct 31, 2009 19:16:42 GMT -5
Well said Decatur! I still like my .243. Flat shootin, but still has enough arse behind it to put something on the ground. What's great about a .243 is that you can go from 57 gr. factory rounds to 124 gr. factory rounds. That gives a guy alot of options.
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Post by trm on Nov 2, 2009 18:20:41 GMT -5
I have the exact same question. Thanks for starting this topic and everyone giving their opinion. I was leaning towards the 22-250, now I just need to find a deal on one!
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Post by bramer89 on Nov 8, 2009 21:38:27 GMT -5
30.06 is a little overkill gonna have to agree on that and also agree with throbak i would prefer a 22.250
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Post by kdog8173 on Nov 28, 2009 4:44:59 GMT -5
got a 223..thx everyone..will b out next week with deer season off..hopefully get some of those  s |
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