Best coyote/deer round?

[Recurve-Elk]

I am selling my 9mm carbine in the classifieds to save up for a coyote rifle.  What do you think would be the best round for coyote and the occasional deer?  I am looking for some serious knock down power, but still would rather not ruin the pelt on any coyote too bad as I would like to keep them. 

I was thinking a 243 with a light grained bullet for coyote, heavy grain for deer? 

Kind of new to guns, usually more of a bow guy, so i need some pointers.

[shoot-em-dead]

I would say you have picked a round that is spot on. Good choice with the .243.

[bobcat]

I agree that the 243 is a good choice for what you're looking for. Instead of using different bullets for different game though, you could probably find a bullet that would work for both. I think I would try the 85 grain Barnes tsx. On a coyote it probably wouldn't even open up. Just going to a light bullet you might not get the results you expect. A lighter bullet will be faster and that's what will destroy a coyote hide. Unless it's the Barnes tsx.

[carpsniperg2]

I have switched to a 7mm-08 for most of my yote hunting. I would have no problem using it for deer or anything else. But the 243 and 25-06 are some other great cals to look at.

[phishisgroovin]

I was thinking a 243 with a light grained bullet for coyote, heavy grain for deer? 

yes, very nice round for both!
I will have one some day, sticking to having a bunch of different tools for my hobby right now though.

[Curly]

.243 is good.  Might consider .257 Roberts or 6.5 Creedmoor..........or 250 Savage
  http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/finder/

http://www.hornady.com/store/6.5-Creedmoor


Edit - the links to the Savage website are not working like I wanted.  Here are some other links though:  250 Savage
6.5 Creedmoor  Under the savage link, you can punch in the caliber and it will show you the models available in that caliber, but the link to the specific model is not working.

[Bofire]

  I use a 243 alot, for deer and coyotes, I shoot 80 grain federal power points.
Carl

[Special T]

Do they make ball ammo in a 243?

[FC]

Do they make ball ammo in a 243?

http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/9462

[BOWHUNTER45]

No doubt  the .243 is awesome but I like the 25-06 for both.. alittle faster and more variety of bullet weights for loading the perfect round ....either one you should be bagging  !!

[Recurve-Elk]

Well sounds like the 243 is the ticket!  I was looking through my shell collection and the 243 is a nice looking round, I think it will be my next rifle!  Now I just gotta save up the pennies 

[BOWHUNTER45]

GOOD CHOICE BUD.. I do own 3 of them anyway ... 

[jess]

6xc is my pick a wild cat but a great round. With 115 berger vld is a wicked yote round

[D-Rock425]

338  .  I have a 7mm08 that would work great.  I've killed 4 bears with mine shooting 140 grain bullets.  I don't know what grains are available for reloading.  I know in factory loads I've seen 120 140 and some 150's.  I wouldn't hesitate to shoot an elk with mine.  I wouldn't be taking long shots at elk but it will get the job done on closer ranges for sure.

[bow-n-head]

love the .243