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Not sure if this should be here or in hunting, but I'm looking to get into some predator hunting and looking at what eifle would be good and more importantly in what caliber.
Is there a caliber that would be a good all around for coyotes, foxes and bobcat?
I would prefer to be able keep pelts so not blasting huge holes is my goal but still want it to drop them quick and humane.
Thanks for the knowledge
-B
Here are some of my bolt action varmint rifles that technically would meet your requirements. Top is a Ruger .17 HMR - a little marginal. Next is a Cooper .20 VarTarg which is a great round but no factory ammo available. Next is a Wby Vanguard .223 and below that a Remington model 700 .223. Lots of other options, and if I owned another it would be a Tikka.
.223 is probably the best caliber for all around versatility. 40 grain up through 55 or more grains covers all your hunting needs. There are other great options like the .22-250 and .204 Ruger too. Have fun selecting and shooting whatever you buy.
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Since you mentioned Fox and bobcat. I wanted to make sure you know. You will need a fur bearers license.
Coyotes? Go for it.
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/small_game/regulations/docs/Furbearer_Regulations.pdf
''A general hunting license does not allow the holder to trap, hunt or pursue furbearers, but only to hunt unprotected mammals (see definition on page 7).''
A rifle that is chambered in .556 will safely shoot .223....the reverse , a rifle chambered in .223 may not always safely shoot .556.
Andy
I am surprised that here in Northwestfirearms classifieds Rifle.
Rem model 7 camp in 243.
With bullets(Nosler) 55 to 95 it also has a 22" bbl. could improve it with just a Jewell trigger. $400 Why wouldn't it have already be scooped up?
Seems like a perfect predator and deer rifle.
There is also camo fabric tape for covering the scope completing the camo package ?
Hawkeye V/T it is!Is that a Ruger V/T? I have the same gun but in 204 and it has killed a few coyotes. Not arguing that 223 is a good option though. I think it is a great option.
Nice! They're good shooters!View attachment 541567 I think mine is pre-Hawkeye so it is a M77-MkII V/T. The stock is just a lighter/tanner color.
******************************************************Not sure if this should be here or in hunting, but I'm looking to get into some predator hunting and looking at what eifle would be good and more importantly in what caliber.
Is there a caliber that would be a good all around for coyotes, foxes and bobcat?
I would prefer to be able keep pelts so not blasting huge holes is my goal but still want it to drop them quick and humane.
Thanks for the knowledge
-B