Coyote/deer caliber

[C-Money]

7mm-08 would be perfect! Plenty of gun for North America, and soft recoil. Crushing performance on big game.

[follow maggie]

Thanks for the input, everyone. Really helped me out.

[fastdam]

So did you make a decision?

[follow maggie]

I think I'm down to 7mm-08 or 25-06. It seems like they have a good combination of shooting flat, carrying a punch to put down a deer and can get ammo where my brother lives without much hassle.

[huntnphool]

I think I'm down to 7mm-08 or 25-06. It seems like they have a good combination of shooting flat, carrying a punch to put down a deer and can get ammo where my brother lives without much hassle.

You can find 7mm bullets from 100gr-180gr, makes for a pretty versatile option.

[Skillet]

    But he's not a reloader - it's all about what's on the shelf. 

[WSU]

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[Bob33]

I think I'm down to 7mm-08 or 25-06. It seems like they have a good combination of shooting flat, carrying a punch to put down a deer and can get ammo where my brother lives without much hassle.

I own both, and either would be a great choice. Between the two, for "coyote/deer" I would choose the 25-06 simply because it's a bit flatter shooting. I believe you will find factory ammo choices good for both.

[follow maggie]

I called a couple stored over there and they both said the 25-06 and 7mm-08 are good rounds for that area and can get them anytime.  It'll probably On my way! Down to what I can get a better deal on the rifle. He doesn't reload and can't afford to get the equipment to start up, so ammo has to come off the shelf for him.