Predator hunting?

[Gravey]

If I was buying a rifle just for predators I'd probably get one of three --- .223, .22-250, or .204. That said I deer hunt mostly with a .243 and shot my first one with it this year. Shot it with 100 grain Remington Core Lokts at 69 yards. Went it like a pencil hole and blew out the opposite side in about a 5" diameter. Picked it up and body slammed it like nothing. If you don't want to do anything with the hide it's perfect. Otherwise shoot a smaller bullet.

 

[bobthebowhunter]

Hornet 22-250

 

[Knothead]

Just my opinion, but a .223 is a very good overall catridge for predators.

I agree. I use a Rem .223 WSSM.
Have yet to lose one. (knock on wood)

 

[Knothead]

Personally as long as you hit them, who cares about ethics when it comes to coyotes.....

I care about ethics no matter WHAT animal I am shooting. While predators such as coyotes are in fact, a nuisance, one should still exercise hunting ethics. PETA feeds off comments like yours.
JMHO.

 

[tannman]

Savage 7mm 150 grain. Dont matter ware you hit them they dont ever get up. Or the 50 cal pole, Both are great coyote guns. Or my personal favorite the mathews switchback with a rage.