Coyote Cartridge?

So Dfaugh, what rifle are you going to get the 22-250 in?

The Rem 700 LV SF?

www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_LV_SF.asp

The Savage model 12 FVSS maybe?

www.savagearms.com

Definitely a Savage, not sure of model yet.

My thinking is, since its easy (relatively) to change barrels on the Savages, and the .22-250 uses a .473 bolt face (although the bolt head is easily changed as well)which is the same as numerous other calibers, I can get a really nice stock, and scope, and use the same gun for different things. In some cases the mag may be short, depending on what action I use, it would end up as a single shot, but this would be OK for target shooting for example.

I voted for 223,cheap ammo=lots of shooting and practice.I have good luck with Wolf 55gr hp out of my 16" AR.

Depends on the territory, I have shot coyotes with the 22 magnum to the 270. Mostly with a 223 but often with a 243 and 80 grain pills over the windy flats.

In terms of cost effectiveness, .223 Rem takes the cake. For reach-out-fast with minimal recoil, the .22-250 is not bad at all! Some accuse it of needlessly ruining the pelt! But, if all you want to do is dispatch the critter...period, then it's pretty darned hard to locate a caliber that will out-do either the 6mm (.244) Rem or the .25-06 Rem.

Both the 6mm Rem and the .25-06 Rem offer near the same velocity as the .22-250, but maintain far greater down-range energy. Either can be set at zero on 300 yards, and are merely 4" low at 356 yards. That means, max point-blank aim is 356 yards with no worry of trajectory. Given the high B.C., drift will also be less. Just aim and fire!

I have used all of these, and many more. For certain, the 6mm Rem and the .25-06 Rem are authoritative, one-shot-kill masters of the varmint range. For what it is worth, either (70 grain 6mms), or (75 grain .257s) worked well. My preferred bullets were the Nosler Ballistic Tips! I also did well with Speer Hot Core Hollow Points. In the end, whatever firearm and cartridge combination you own can work, so long as you connect accurately, and with sufficient penetration. I have known several people who use their deer hunting rifle in order to keep themselves at peak capability, via this out-of-season real practice.

Parameters of the OP

For a dedicated 'yote rifle out to 300 yards, I'd put my money on a .223. Buy a rifle with twist faster than 1:12 to stabilize slightly heavier bullets and you'll knock them down with regularity. My terrain around here gets me average shots of 150 yards or less, so I use a 45gr HP at 2,700 FPS and it does the trick handily. Get a 1:10 or 1:9 twist and use 60-something grain bullets and you'll be golden.

FWIW, don't use a .264 win. mag. with GameKings if you value the fur at all.

FWIW, don't use a .264 win. mag. with GameKings if you value the fur at all.

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LMAOROTFL--or you have a hankerin' for pre-processed coyote-burgers!

I live in Pa. My choice has aways been the 6mm , I had a 760 gamemaster that I cut the barrel to 18" Great gun, shot many deer, groundhogs, Turkeys with it. I loved that gun ,but had to sell when the wife kicked me out of the house. Thats the gun I miss so much. just to add,I always used sierra 75 grain Hps for everything,

Definately a Savage, not sure of model yet.

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Well, there are plenty to choose from.

They put out a accurate and fairly inexpensive product.

The Stevens (Savage owned and operated) model 200 came out not too long ago. They go for less than $300 (Yes, that's right, three hundred dollars/No that's not a typo). I think that they come in 22-250 as well. The trigger is actually pretty good if you do (or have) a little work done on it. It cleans up to be a very nice rifle.

700 remington bolts are very nice reliable guns, I have a .243 and a 30-06. Neither are my favorite coyote killer though. For this I think a 250-3000 savage is the nuts. It's basically the same as a 22-250 but in .25 cal. (.257)
I like the lever though I have found it so handy throwing up more rounds quicker, especially if you've got a coyote on the run. I realize that with good calling and camo you can usually get a decent shot at one standing still, but experience has taught me that there is almost always more than one--they come in packs. Get the first one in close then get after the rest. You'll be surprized by how many times one appears running somewhere after you fire that first round that you didn't even see before, and how many times you'll see 4 or 5 coming in at the same time. I suppose an auto would work well but I guess I've never been an auto fan. Bolts are great guns if you're going to shoot one of something and you dont miss. I've shot too many coyotes to count at 500+ yds with a 250. And I guarentee I've missed even more. A few years ago I came over this rim and came upon six coyotes around a dead deer carcass about 200 yds below me. I shot the first one standing still and got four more on the move from 300-400yds. (6 rounds) Then had to reload. I got the last one five shots later at 700+yds (This one took five shots, but he never slowed down untill I flipped him over and dead) I could never have done this with a bolt. One coyote is the exeption not the norm and all the others will be haulin' butt once you fire that first shot. A slick action and plenty of experience with the same round will come in a lot handier than an inch or two of trajectory that all these special varment bolt actions save you. Also If you have a wife or a youth that you want to take deer or antalope hunting, your all set up with the ideal legal cartride that has hardly no recoil.

Bring 'em in very close ... just before they hit the decoy, nail it with 00 Buck.

I really can't justify a varmint specific rifle, so I make my 25WSSM do double duty...

I'm kinda partial to my 257 Roberts with an 87 grain soft point bullet.

I'm not saying it's the best, but I have been real pleased.

I've only shot a handfull of coyotes with the .243 but those I have were hammered down. No death spins yet. A few tail shakes. Now I've also let a few walk because I didn't have the shot I wanted.
All Im realy saying is hey, what ever combo you use that works stick to it. Just make a good shot! Kill a coyote, save a few Turkeys I say.

04 I've gotten a half decent pattern with and it to works. I just haven't much luck calling coyotes in close, on purpose. I mean well maybe they were around but outsmarted me if they were.