22-250 ammo for coyotes

[motg9_6]

I'm getting 3600+. It doesn't really matter how fast as long as your shot is well placed. Only hide damaged I've ever really caused was cause a poor *censored* that hit bone or shot down the side when lookin at me

[Bill W]

One more bit of info as the memory banks fired up.  I used to shoot coyotes up in Lowell and used a .22 Hornet as my rifle.  The loads were the 45 grain Sierra spitzer at 2500-2600 fps.  The bullets basically "pencil poked" the coyotes and finding the hits (or exits) was close to impossible.   Guess how many years ago it was legal to shoot in Lowell with a centerfire rifle.  I hesitate to say "high powered rifle" as I was using a Hornet.

[VarmintVentilator]

It is a ruger american 22-250 in 1:10 twist 22" barrel.

Being a 10tw is a good thing, it'll give you much more flexibility in your bullet choices. 

OK so I should be able to run 50/55grains no problem then?

My 22-250 is 1/10 twist as well,  55gr. bullets is not a problem, and they'll take'em down a long ways out there.

[Instinct]

Does anyone have any info on the winchester varment x?

[fastdam]

If you reload, go with FMJ bullets to save pelts. If you dont reload, use the facortly ammo that shoots the most accurately from your gun.  With the HP or varmint bullets, i suggest you make your shots, long shots and let that bullet slow down a little. I stopped using 22-250 years ago for coyotes because factory ammo blew gaping holes in them. Its not a good caliber for saving fur.

[Jingles]

Not saying they would be best for your particular rifle but I reload and use Sierra 55 grain SBT. As long as you are farther than 100 yards no exit hole less than that and I get a small exit

[motg9_6]

Do be carefull with fmjs they can pass right through and the dog will run for miles before dying if they die at all