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Coyote Hunting - From 10 Yards to over 1,000 Yards
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<blockquote data-quote="BrentM" data-source="post: 2765334" data-attributes="member: 61747"><p>So, a 223 with a fast twist barrel shooting 80 grain weight class bullets is legit. I've shot mine a fair bit to 1200. It's really good to 800. As far as positional shooting, I prefer a tripod and leaning against something for Coyotes. A tree for example. Using a "good" tripod and practice I have killed a yote at 1125 and many from 400-800. Everything is a balancing act. Recoil, barrel life, ammo cost....... A good tripod, NV or thermal, etc It all adds up.</p><p></p><p>If you just want to learn to shoot long range and want to shoot a lot a 6.5 PRC is not the way to go for the average guy. A 6.5 creed is. A 6 creed is a good option but less barrel life. I would likely go 6 creed, and "plan" to swap barrels at 1500. Light recoil, fast, decent BC for weight.</p><p></p><p>Now, all that said, get a good tripod, good ball head, and practice all the time with it. I run a fiesol 3342, 50mm ball head, and RRS qd mount for arca. My rifles have a Arca rail I install or a chassis with arca. From a seated position, back support, and incorporate a rear support like a back pack or shooting stick, I have zero issue getting solid support.</p><p></p><p>This is a photo of a successful wolf harvest at 515. You'll notice I have back pack, a shooting stick, and a tripod. They live with me on predator hunts.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]444747[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BrentM, post: 2765334, member: 61747"] So, a 223 with a fast twist barrel shooting 80 grain weight class bullets is legit. I've shot mine a fair bit to 1200. It's really good to 800. As far as positional shooting, I prefer a tripod and leaning against something for Coyotes. A tree for example. Using a "good" tripod and practice I have killed a yote at 1125 and many from 400-800. Everything is a balancing act. Recoil, barrel life, ammo cost....... A good tripod, NV or thermal, etc It all adds up. If you just want to learn to shoot long range and want to shoot a lot a 6.5 PRC is not the way to go for the average guy. A 6.5 creed is. A 6 creed is a good option but less barrel life. I would likely go 6 creed, and "plan" to swap barrels at 1500. Light recoil, fast, decent BC for weight. Now, all that said, get a good tripod, good ball head, and practice all the time with it. I run a fiesol 3342, 50mm ball head, and RRS qd mount for arca. My rifles have a Arca rail I install or a chassis with arca. From a seated position, back support, and incorporate a rear support like a back pack or shooting stick, I have zero issue getting solid support. This is a photo of a successful wolf harvest at 515. You'll notice I have back pack, a shooting stick, and a tripod. They live with me on predator hunts. [ATTACH type="full" alt="PRC wolf positional.jpg"]444747[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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