Best factory round .223/5.56 for coyotes?

[mnblaster]

I shoot Black Hills primarily. I used to use 60 gr but I found the 53 gr to be more accurate in my Rem 700 20” at 200 yds, both are lethal

 

[bkauz]

the best factory round is the brand that shoots the " very best " groups from YOUR rifle. all manufactures / bullet brands / 40g 50g 55g on and on and on... will shoot different in your rifle. find the one that shoots itty bitty groups and go hunting and put it where it counts.

 

[yoteblaster]

Any exits with the fusion bullet?

 

[yoteblaster]

Originally Posted By: Mort98Federal Fusion Ammunition 223 Remington 62 Grain Bonded
Any exits with the fusion?

 

[Mort98]

Yes, they normally exit but usually do not create and big mess.

 

[SubpaR]

Originally Posted By: Mort98Yes, they normally exit but usually do not create and big mess.

How the heck would you know Mort? I thought you sold all of them to me?

Sorry, I couldn't help myself.

Mort is a great guy and I was just messing with him.

 

[dog driller]

Agree... find the cartridge your gun likes, mine hornady 53 gr. Vmax followed by Hornady 55's. they work great. I keep it under 200.

 

[Delta Dog]

Ive been on the search for the answer to this question for some time. Ive found that the heavies, while still exiting, produce the least overall pelt damage.

However, if you aren't concerned about pelt damage, your options really open up.

 

[Jim Byers]

53 vmax has become my go to load.. but I've killed plenty from 45 grain hp to 62 gr soft points. Shoot well and they all dead the same.

 

[OregonMike]

Originally Posted By: 204 ARHornady 53 grain superformance seems to be pretty popular with a few killers I know. I'm not sure where you'll find much of anything right now though.

Yep, these are awesome.

 

[coryj]

I've had good luck with the 62 grain federal fusion on two coyotes. Small sample size so take it for what it's worth.