Savage .243 for coyotes?

[M_ray]

For varmints I shoot a Ruger 223 with 55gr v max ballistic tips ... its a screamer! 

[lghtnquik]

I'd stick with the .243 it may be a bit more gun than needed but ammo is plentiful and not too terribly expensive.

[crowinghen]

 we went gun shopping today-- it looks like I could really use a youth sized .243. ( I'm short)
 If anyone has one for sale  please send me a PM- thanks! looking to pay less than 500 for gun+ scope.

thanks!

[crowinghen]

may just go with  savage Axis in a youth size....

[FALFire]

I believe either Howa and/or the Weatherby Vanguard have a youth model and either is a fine choice. Check Walmart for prices too.

[rasbo]

here is a remington model 700 youth fixed 4 power..you will like this gun,bought it for my wife and cant seem to keep it out of my hands.New is under 500,look for a used gun in good shape,think I paid 200 for this one

[ELKBURGER]

If you're interested in a used one look at some gun shows. You get a much better variety and can dicker on a deal usually. I picked up a Ruger M77 with a heavy barrel at the show in portland a couple years back. I went looking for a .243 and there were many to pick from, new and used. It was fun to go looking for something in particular and have so many options. Many scope dealers there as well. I will be working the show with my Dad this weekend in portland if you're in the area check it out. Good Luck and happy gun hunting!

[flinter]

I got my girlfriend a Savage model 11 .243, youth model 3x9 nikon scope. Love that acutrigger. Big game season she feeds it 100 gr. Nosler partion -federal ammo. Nothing argues with it, 3 bull elk, 2 adult black bear, a bunch of deer - the rest of the year its the go to gun for all predeter trips - with standard 100 gr. bullets - It wil shoot 3/8" groups with handloads!!!

[trippledigitss]

ANY gun is a good coyote gun as long as you can killem!  The other question is a good gun for whom? the 243 IMO is a great calling gun because you can kill all legal game with it. Bear cougar, deer and even elk (Not recommended by many) I personlly use my 30-06 because it helps sharpen shooting skills... I think if you are looking for a predator/deer gun then this is it... If you were looking for a predator only... Cougar, coyote, bobcat gun then I might go something differrent, but a .243 is a good round.

Yep - great point. I dusted a coyote with my .243 1st time I took it out. I normally use .223 or 22-250 - that is if #4 buck is out of range - and if I am going to be shooting long range I'll usually take my Howa Axiom (22-250) over my MP15 (.223) but my MP is good at long range too, just not as much 'bite' at 200yds in my opinion. But when there is a possibility I may see something bigger, like a cat, I'll grab the .243 for the reason SpecialT said above.

I bought the .243 Savage Edge Combo (now Axis) in camo for $299 at Cabela's about 6mos ago. I changed the scope on it, it came with a Bushnell 3-9x40, to an older Tasco Varmit 2.5-10x 50 that I like. The gun shoots well even with the cheapest of ammo, its light, and the camo dip looks pretty good. I'd say get it! 

[crowinghen]

 Picked up my rifle today!
 I got the Savage Axis youth size .243 in black for about 300 bucks including tax- I think the scope is fine, the trigger is a bit heavy. gonna take it out shooting this weekend

Susie

[ELKBURGER]

Awesome! Have fun and post up some pics of your groups. Then go put the smack down on some yotes!

[BOWHUNTER45]

good choice... I grew up with a .243 and I have many memories from varmit hunting to deer hunting ....killed many yotes with mine ... just recently switched over to a .223 for coyotes but thats only because I wanted a new gun 

[addicted]

nah thats a crappy set up for coyotes. that gun can probably only kill them out to 600 or 700 yards and thats with a good scope. Definately not worth anything.

[trippledigitss]

Picked up my rifle today!
 I got the Savage Axis youth size .243 in black for about 300 bucks including tax- I think the scope is fine, the trigger is a bit heavy. gonna take it out shooting this weekend

Susie

Cool! Have fun with it and then go get some dogs! 

[FC]

nah thats a crappy set up for coyotes. that gun can probably only kill them out to 600 or 700 yards and thats with a good scope. Definately not worth anything.

Definitely need a .375 H&H minimum, them dogs are tough! If you can't make at least an eyeball sized entry hole they will just run off!