magnatecsteve Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Since there isn't much action in the predator hunting site, I'll post it here. I just bought a new .223 for coyote hunting and want to find the right ammo before I start adjusting everything. Question is, do FMJ do enough damage to a coyote to get the job done, or do I need a soft tip or hollow point? For the most part, my experience to projectiles has been limited to round ball fired through my flintlocks... or broadheads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Soft point 55 grain have worked really well for me, but your rifle might like something different. My gun actually likes the ultramax stuff, black hills also shoots real well. Have never tried a fmj on any animal, and not sure it is legal to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 :gunsmilie:I personally wouldn't use FMJ ammo for any hunting situation. Even if you shoot and kill the prey the chances of a pass through are much greater as are the ricochet chances. I'd recommend a soft tip or expanding bullet. The V-Max Hornady have worked well for me. However you may find something your particular rifle likes better. Take the FMJ to a range and blow away some cheap ammo, but use a hunting bullet for hunting. Obviously some tweaking to the sights may be necessary. I record the number of clicks R-L and U-D and recording the changes so I can put the sight back to the hunting ammo preference. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Definitely use an expanding bullet. Coyotes can soak up an awful hard hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Strut10 said: Definitely use an expanding bullet. Coyotes can soak up an awful hard hit. That is the truth. Sorry I didn't make reference to that. Good pick up Strut10! This brings up another thought. Who decided a varmit round had to be a little fast moving bullet anyway? In all honesty, if I were to shoot at a coyote at 400 yards, I would much prefer to be holding my '06 or my .308, even better my 7MM WSSM. You know the gun companies are trying hard to get us to buy a different gun for each and every purpose. I have fallen to this retoric to a degree, but put my '06 in my hands and a coyote will meet its maker. At the same time I usually go varmint hunting with my 22-250. Why? Don't know! Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntnfish Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Any soft point or expanding round will work great for yotes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Thanks guys, I'll probably pick up a box of Remington soft points tomorrow at Wal-Mart. I want to stick to what I'm hunting with once I get my gun sighted in. Went out yesterday and got started with the cheap ammo, first 3 were high left at 50, made adjustments and got it sighted in at 75 yards putting 3 shots in a half dollar sized spot. Fingers got too cold to feel the trigger so I thought I'd better stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grady269 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 If you are not concerned about pelt damage I like the Federal Nosler Ballistic Tips. They shoot really well...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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