Finding a good coyote bullet.

[aer212]

I need some help finding a good coyote bullet. I have a 18 inch, 1 in 7 twist barrel on my ar. What do you guys look for? Violent expansion like a vmax or controlled expansion(mushroom)? I'm looking for something in the 65-70gr range and came across this one from sierra http://www.midwayusa.com/product/199027/sierra-gameking-bullets-22-caliber-224-diameter-65-grain-spitzer-boat-tail-box-of-100.

[Heredoggydoggy]

Friend of mine shoots nothing but 69 grain Sierras in his AR.

[jess]

.224" 70 gr vld... Shoot better shot berger!

[bearpaw]

Depends on whether you want maximum destruction or do you want to save the pelts?

[aer212]

I though I put that in there, that I was saving pelts. Went back and read it and see that I didn't So yes, I would like to save pelts.

[furbearer365]

There is really no perfect bullet for saving pelts IMO.  It is all in where you hit them.  I have shot coyotes with just about every size of bullet and gun and have blown holes and made dime size exits with them all.  I have blown bigger holes with my 223 than i have with my 270 so that is why i decided that accuracy is more important and will deal with the hole once it on the ground.  The best scenario would be shooting all your coyotes with a shotgun but that wont happen

[Bofire]

there is no perfect bullet, no perfect range, angle, size of yote, or situation, velocity or cartridge.
Carl

[aer212]

I have had good luck with the 50 or 55 gr vmax from the .223 but the same size bullet from a 22-250 makes 4 inch or larger holes. With that said, I emailed a bunch of bullet companies and Sierra said the 65gr SBT would be a good one for me. He said to keep them at 2800 fps and they should do good on fur. Anyway I have a box of 60gr vmax on the way as well as the 65gr SBT.

[Jerry malbeck]

The TRICK to a fur friendly bullet is as stated , slow them down , Nothing over 3200 fps , 3000 or less even better . stay away from vmax , I use a speer # 1035 H.P. for the last 12 years or so , Its the best i have found .

Whats up CARL  !!!!!! 

[trotterlg]

The secret to a perfect Coyote bullet is a 17 cal something.  I happen to perfer a 17 Remington, but there are a lot of others just as good.  Larry

[Heredoggydoggy]

Try a .20 cal. like a .204 Ruger with a 32 grain bullet.  40 grainers are more destructive if you don't care about hides.  Usually no exit hole wit the 32s.

[aer212]

I'm staying with the .223.

[Heredoggydoggy]

I'm staying with the .223.

Good choice, FMJs might be a little easier on the pelts. 

[Bofire]

Hey Jerry, glad to hear yer still squealing!!
These threads??
Here is my question: I wanna know the call, sequence and site to call on January 4, 2013, near Vantage and the proper bullet, cartritdge, load and sight in point for my AR 223 Bushmaster with the Nikon Coyote whiz bang scope that has all kinda lines and stuff that confuses old farts. and which direction I should face when calling, and also are rabbit or goat sounds better?
thanks in advance for your personal brilliance,
Carl
ps. Have you ever called and killed a coyote?
  sorry I am a *censored*

[Big10gauge]

Hey Jerry, glad to hear yer still squealing!!
These threads??
Here is my question: I wanna know the call, sequence and site to call on January 4, 2013, near Vantage and the proper bullet, cartritdge, load and sight in point for my AR 223 Bushmaster with the Nikon Coyote whiz bang scope that has all kinda lines and stuff that confuses old farts. and which direction I should face when calling, and also are rabbit or goat sounds better?
thanks in advance for your personal brilliance,
Carl
ps. Have you ever called and killed a coyote?
  sorry I am a *censored*

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