Coyote rifle build suggestions

[lancetkenyon]

6CM, 105 Hyb @ 3188fps.
Not fur frindly, but neither was mange to this poor slob.

 

[Justice1327]

Bolt gun: 22 CM or 22GT
AR: 6mm ARC

 

[Monterey21]

6CM, 105 Hyb @ 3188fps.
Not fur frindly, but neither was mange to this poor slob.
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What is your load to get that kind f numbers? my 6CM is no where near that velocity in a 26" Bartlein M24.

 

[skipglo]

My two cents for what it's worth, I've been calling coyote since the early 70's, I've taken over 300, My brother lives in Idaho has taken a few more than i, all called in during the day using hand calls, A good day for me is 5 to 8 coyotes with a few cats fox and badgers thrown in from time to time, about the same for my brother although his best day was 11 coyotes (hate that kid sometimes) most of these coyotes for both of us fell to the 17 remington, he shoots a sako I a kimber, we both use a 220 swift when hunting alpine meadows and parks, I occasionally add a 2506, I've used 16 different cartridges in about 2 dozen rifles, I've lost only 2 hit with the 17, I'm sure one survived the hit the other one was ugly as I only found blood and teeth, I've lost coyotes hit with the 222 Mag, 22-250 220 swift and 338 win, I use the swift and 06 for longer shoots, I've taken coyotes out to 400 yards with the 17, the average shoot I get when calling is under 50 yards, the closest was point blank or 0.00 inches, I poked him with the barrel before I pulled the trigger, ive a second 17 in a Ruger num 1 both guns have 22in barrels, with the exception of the number i use bolt guns, i once took out 4 out of 5 coyotes on one stand, A second time I took 3 out of 5 and crippled a 4th with the 220 swift, I always felt that with the lighter and handier kimber i may have gotten that forth coyote, both 17's have 3x9 ultra light leap olds the 220 and 06 wear 4x12, if I had to give up my 17 I'd probaly choose the 204 ruger, although a 6MM PPC made sako would get serious thought.

Well written...but if this is 2 cents worth...I don't know that I'd have time to read....what I'd get for a Quarter!

 

[Straight Shooter]

My coyote gun is a 6CM. I am more of a glass, sneak in, and shoot kind of guy though.
2 weeks ago, got two while scouting for pronghorn. 585 and 888 yards.

But if I was building a new rifle specifically for coyote, I would look at the 22GT. I have three buddies with them, and they are very impressive with an 85.5 Berger.

Holy cow Lance, what is your rifle, load, and glass?

 

[Straight Shooter]

Sorry Lance, I hadn't read the whole thread.

 

[lancetkenyon]

What is your load to get that kind f numbers? my 6CM is no where near that velocity in a 26" Bartlein M24.

Lapua SRP (currently at 9x firings on brass and haven't lost a single piece yet)
Fed GM205M
42.0gr H4350
105 Hyb

24" 1:7.5" Proof Sendero CF
Lone Peak Fuzion TI SA

 

[lancetkenyon]

Sorry Lance, I hadn't read the whole thread.

No sweat.

Lone Peak Fuzion Ti SA
24" 1:7.5" Proof Sendero CF
TBAC CB and Ultra 9
Manners PRS2
Seekins DBM w. Accurate Mags
TriggerTech Diamond @ 5oz
March FX 4.5-28×52
ARC M-Brace rings
Vortex Lo-pro level

Lapua SRP
Fed GM205M
H4350
105 Hyb

My new.rig being built is a 22GT

Kelbly Nanook SA
22" 1:7" Proof Sendero CF
TBAC CB w. TBAC Dominus
Manners LRH
OTM DBM w. Accurate mags
TriggerTech Diamond @ 5oz
Scope will either be a NF NX8 F1 2.5-20×50 or Premier Heritage Light Tactical 3-15×50

Alpha SRP
Fed GM205M
H4350
85.5 Hyb and 77TMKs

 

[Straight Shooter]

Lance, my 6 creed load has been 42.0 gr. of H4350 with a 95 Berger classic hunter at 3240 fps. Went to the range with some 105s last week loaded at 41.2 gr. Of H4350. Accurate load but only 2943 fps.
Went up to 42.4 gr. of H4350 but only got 3147 fps. Still trying to make a decision before coyote season this fall. I am using a Sightron 5-20x50 and with my old eyes don't know if I could see them that far cranked all the way up.

 

[lancetkenyon]

Lance, my 6 creed load has been 42.0 gr. of H4350 with a 95 Berger classic hunter at 3240 fps. Went to the range with some 105s last week loaded at 41.2 gr. Of H4350. Accurate load but only 2943 fps.
Went up to 42.4 gr. of H4350 but only got 3147 fps. Still trying to make a decision before coyote season this fall. I am using a Sightron 5-20x50 and with my old eyes don't know if I could see them that far cranked all the way up.

3147 is PLENTY for coyotes WAY out there. My furthest coyote to date with the 6CM is 921yds.

It also works wonders on clearing the sinuses of prairie dogs at 441 yds.

 

[Straight Shooter]

Lance, my barrel is a 24" Criterion light varmint stainless steel fluted.
Do you think the srp make a difference as I am shooting lrp?

 

[Lapua904]

22 Creed gets my vote
88 grain Eld-m
42 gr H4350
3440 fps
26" X-caliber MTU contour

 

[lancetkenyon]

Lance, my barrel is a 24" Criterion light varmint stainless steel fluted.
Do you think the srp make a difference as I am shooting lrp?

I don't think it makes much difference as far as velocity, but the SRP keeps pockets tighter longer when running warmer loads.
Some barrels are just faster than others.

 

[BooneLiane]

Lance, my 6 creed load has been 42.0 gr. of H4350 with a 95 Berger classic hunter at 3240 fps. Went to the range with some 105s last week loaded at 41.2 gr. Of H4350. Accurate load but only 2943 fps.
Went up to 42.4 gr. of H4350 but only got 3147 fps. Still trying to make a decision before coyote season this fall. I am using a Sightron 5-20x50 and with my old eyes don't know if I could see them that far cranked all the way up.

How long a barrel?

I'm running 41.5 grains of 4350 out of a 20" tube and getting 3100 fps out of the 108 eldms.