Guest lilcrackshot Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 I am looking for a rifle that would be able to kill coyotes and since we have a big coon problem around here coons too without damaging the pelt. Shots we be between 50 and 250 yards. I was thinking the 204. What do you think? Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_218 Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Re: Varmint Rifle You might consider either a .223 or .243. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modillo Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Re: Varmint Rifle i would suggest a 22mag. the 17hmr, not the 243 for coons. the 243 would tear it up too bad same on the yotes. the 223 is alright for yotes if you want to save the pelts and if you can get the yotes in around 50yds or less. i would you me ol' 12ga. for the simple fact that it is easier tho hide a few tinny holes compared to a reather large size hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerdanmagic Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Re: Varmint Rifle .17 HMR!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Sauceman Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Re: Varmint Rifle I use a 243 with 55 grain bullets for 'yotes but don;t think I would use it for the raccoons..I agree anything like a 22 magnum (used to be my varmint rifle) 17, 204... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Re: Varmint Rifle I love the .17 Remington for saving pelts. It shoots pretty flat and will still take out a coyote at 250 yards without leaving a big hole. Usually you can't see the hole, but the animal is like fur coated jello. It's like setting a grenade off inside them but not breaking the skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WILD_BILL Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 Re: Varmint Rifle 22-250 in either the winchester cyote or rem model 700 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 Re: Varmint Rifle Most caliburs offer so many different bullets for different critters. You can usually find smaller bullets that don't explode on impact and ruin the hides. Some of the larger caliburs offer fine smaller game bullets for what you are looking for. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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