[grizz]

What Rem 700 model and caliber would be the best for long range coyote, antelope, AND deer hunting? I'd like it to have a stainless, heavy free-floated fluted barrel, synthetic or laminate stock and have the appropriate twist for these type of game.

Would the .243 caliber be a good choice for this application? If not, what would be better?

I really like the VSSF II, but is the twist too slow for heaver bullets needed for deer and antelope?

I can't research remington's website at work because my company has websense filtering software. At least THR still works!!!

Thanks,
Grizz

[30-06 lover]

It depends on if you want to spend a lot for the gun or not. If you are on a budget, go with the SPS. If not, any varmint model would be good, or maybe even a Police model.

I am a bit confused on whether or not you mean long range on just coyotes only, or long range on all...deer, antalope and coyotes. If you are talking long range for cootes only and 250 or less for deep and antalope, 243 is an excellent choice. If you want to shoot deer and antalope past 250, a 308 Win. will be your best bet.
-Mike

[kentucky_smith]

My dad's been using .243 for 30 years. Works well for him in both applications.

*beware the man with one rifle*

[ThreadKiller]

Anything based on the 308 case will work for deer and coyote. The 243 will serve this role quite well.

[rbernie]

25-06 is a fine, fine long range coyote/antelope/deer chambering. I'd choose it over a 243/6mm.

[tex_n_cal]

I'm assuming you're planning to sell the hides, otherwise just blast Wile E. with your favorite deer rifle.

A fur hunter I knew preferred the .220 Swift above all others for the best combo of killing power and minimal fur damage. To factor in deer, I'd say .243 through .25-06 would be my choices, if I needed one rifle to do both.

[asknight]

Sounds like you're looking specifically for a Remington 700 Sendero in .25-06!

[Richard.Howe]

A 308 Win is your best bet, IMO.

You can fire 168 gr. Sierra MKs at smaller game (yes, it works just fine from hogs to 'yotes) and non-premium 150 gr. ammo (Ballistic Tips, Winchester Power Points, etc.) at deer. You can move up to 165 gr. premium bullets for larger game (Barnes Triple Shocks, Partitions, etc.) up to bear- and elk-sized animals.

Really nice thing is, recoil is minimal and flexibility is amazing. Remington even offers managed-recoil loads with 125 gr. bullets that kick like a 243.

If you have enough money to buy niche guns, then go with a 243 and 7mm-08 and 300 Win mag. If you want real flexibility, 308 is tough to beat...

Rich

[stellarpod]

Remington has a relatively new cartridge that might fit the bill. I believe this round was introduced in the mid-to-late '90's.

the 260 Remington snuggles in right between several traditional cartridges. I purchased a Kimber 84M in this chambering and I really like the round. But the variety of preloaded ammo is somewhat limited. Might want to consider reloading.

stellarpod

[Clipper]

Gotta have a Remington, eh? 'Cause Browning chambers an A-Bolt in .25WSSM, which is a balistic twin of the .25/06. I just bought a Winchester M-70 featherweight in this caliber and plan to use it for woodchuck, coyote & deer, and if I ever draw a permit, elk, but They're probably starting to get scarce now.

[captdavid]

In my opinion the 243 should be the mimimum for deer. I know that it has it's devoted followers, but that is my opinion. With good bullets it is adequate, with cheap ones it wiil eventually let you down. I once owned a 26" barrel 25-06 it was a real hummer, but LOUD. I woul get a 260 or 7-08. They are relatively flat and better for deer. My choice, a CDL 270. capt david

[grizz]

would this round be good or bad for my application? (long range coyote, antelope, and deer *nothing bigger)???

what would be some advantages/ disadvantages of the .264 win mag compared to others that fit the bill (how does recoil, cost of factory ammo, effective range, and loudness compare??).

i'm considering the rem 700 sendero sf II in this caliber.

thanks!

[Funkytime]

Well, on this board anyway.

I had a .243 for deer in a Remington action with a choate stock and found it to be a bit frantic - at the end of it's performance.

I sold that and got myself a tikka chambered in 6.5 x 55 swedish which is ace. Upped the bullet weight to 120g (you'll struggle to get anything above 100g in .243) and the bullet is faster too!

More accurate, not as frantic, you can use it on bigger deer which are further out.

My other rifle is a .308 which has better performance. I use 150g Hornady SST's which are accurate and do the job. Great calibre but maybe a bit big for your needs.

As for the 25-06, I've got a pal who would use nothing else. Personally, I'll stick with the 6.5x55 swede. Great round and when you load your own - balistic heaven!