.243 for coyotes ?

[theleo]

I shoot a 100gr Hornaday interlock boat tail. Its what the family uses for deer, so its what we use for yotes too! A 70gr load would be absolutely awesome for coyote/varmint shooting. The .243 is a really good round.

Mine prefers the flat base version of the Interlock. That bullet can really ruin a coyotes day and it's a heck of a deer killer to boot!

[C-Money]

I shoot a 100gr Hornaday interlock boat tail. Its what the family uses for deer, so its what we use for yotes too! A 70gr load would be absolutely awesome for coyote/varmint shooting. The .243 is a really good round.

Mine prefers the flat base version of the Interlock. That bullet can really ruin a coyotes day and it's a heck of a deer killer to boot!

I started loading flat base interlocks...grabbed a box of boat tails last time. Did not see a difference in my rifle, lucky for me! And yes! They do work great on deer! Love that bullet in the .243 

[VarmintVentilator]

If hides are not an issue spoonman then your 100gr. - 105gr. bullet will do everything you want clear out to really long distances.  Your 400-600 yd range is not a problem for a killing distance.  You can actually double that distance.  I've seen it done many times.  243 is just a great caliber to hunt with.

[RadSav]

Hard to find a much better varmint cartridge IMO.  I went from a 22-250 to a 222 and then the 243.  Was no question which one gave me the edge past 250 yards.  Hide friendly options are only a bullet away.  Myself I don't care about the hide.  So I shot whatever grouped the best.  I have seen few .243 rifles that didn't shoot lights out.  Buy whatever turns your crank and you can afford.  I think you will be pleased with the results whatever it is.

[Mxracer532]

I use my .243 with 95gn VLD's. At close range alot of times I don't have an exit or its a nickel sized exit. BUT I have had some absolutely devastating exits. I wanted this to be a do both gun\load as I had the 6.5-20 Leupold sent back and a turret installed to my specific load. My sisters/nephew has killed many deer out to 520yards. If it was more coyote specific I would load 87gn Bergers.

[spoonman]

Thanks again for all the input guys. I ended up with a model 10 savage in camo with accu stock and accu trigger. I am shooting 75 grain hornady v max right now and getting great groups! I have a burris fullfield II scope right now but want to upgrade soon. I am not looking to shoot out to a 1000 yards or anything but I like the idea of being able to dial my yardage in as opposed to holding over. Would like to hear all your suggestions! Thanks!

[Mxracer532]

Thanks again for all the input guys. I ended up with a model 10 savage in camo with accu stock and accu trigger. I am shooting 75 grain hornady v max right now and getting great groups! I have a burris fullfield II scope right now but want to upgrade soon. I am not looking to shoot out to a 1000 yards or anything but I like the idea of being able to dial my yardage in as opposed to holding over. Would like to hear all your suggestions! Thanks!

Vortex HS-T LR 6.5-24x50

[VarmintVentilator]

I have that scope on my 243.  There is better glass out there, but the turrets have always been spot on.   

[JJB11B]

I know a guy that shoots a .220 swift and backs it up with a Lazzeroni Warbird.....Neither are terribly fur friendly

[mountainman]

Thanks again for all the input guys. I ended up with a model 10 savage in camo with accu stock and accu trigger. I am shooting 75 grain hornady v max right now and getting great groups! I have a burris fullfield II scope right now but want to upgrade soon. I am not looking to shoot out to a 1000 yards or anything but I like the idea of being able to dial my yardage in as opposed to holding over. Would like to hear all your suggestions! Thanks!

Vortex HS-T LR 6.5-24x50

[jdb]

Thanks again for all the input guys. I ended up with a model 10 savage in camo with accu stock and accu trigger. I am shooting 75 grain hornady v max right now and getting great groups! I have a burris fullfield II scope right now but want to upgrade soon. I am not looking to shoot out to a 1000 yards or anything but I like the idea of being able to dial my yardage in as opposed to holding over. Would like to hear all your suggestions! Thanks!

leupold vxIII 4.5x14cds

[RadSav]

leupold vxIII 4.5x14cds

Wow, that's small!

[jdb]

Ok I don't see it! What did I do??

[RadSav]

Ok I don't see it! What did I do??

I think it should be ...x42 or ...x50.  ...x14 would give you front class of about 1/2".  I assume you meant 4-14X42or50 CDS.  Not that it matters.  I like simple mistakes.  They make the infonet funner!

BTW - That is the scope I've been running on my varmint and short mags.  Has been a wonderful scope.