Coyote; I need a hide "friendly" .243 bullet.

[Moose-Hunter]

I scoped a small group of songdogs the other evening and one has an almost black face, a hide that is very distinct and would make a GREAT mount.

I can find .243 deer loads everywhere, however they tend to do a bit more damage than I'd like. I'm looking for a bullet, either factory or hand loads, that is as hide friendly as possible. I was thinking a hot FMJ would be the ticket. However, I'm not sure it they're legal to hunt with.

I need some ideas quick as I'd like to get on these guys in the next day or so....

Thanks...

[fishermann222]

Have you thought about trapping? There are probably more than one or two x trappers in your area who might be able to show you the ropes.

[Moose-Hunter]

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Have you thought about trapping? There are probably more than one or two x trappers in your area who might be able to show you the ropes.

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As a matter of fact... I'll be doing that very thing once the deer firearms season opens. But for now, my rifle is my chosen method of harvest.

[picksbigwagon]

fur friendly 243? I am sure you could down load a lighter bullet, butI have no experience with that. I just bought my first reloading set up so I have no experience with downloading a fur friendly load. Snoop around on the internet a little bit, there are sights for predator hunting that would be able to steer you in the right direction

[RBuker]

Your best bet is to use the cheap 100 gr ammo from Remington. They are heavy enough that they don't typically blow up on their way through a coyote. So, there's a small hole in and a small hole out.

The .243 is big for a coyote. If you go with some of the smaller, faster bullets, you are going to have some awful messes.

[Bandit]

I am sure FMJ bullets are legal for fur bearers. As far as a fur fiendly load, they are probably the best, but in my experience still can do tons of damage. If you can call him in try a shotgun.

[Moose-Hunter]

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fur friendly 243? I am sure you could down load a lighter bullet, butI have no experience with that. I just bought my first reloading set up so I have no experience with downloading a fur friendly load. Snoop around on the internet a little bit, there are sights for predator hunting that would be able to steer you in the right direction

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I have found a couple loads that look promising. The RCBS may be pulling overtime in the next couple days.

[Moose-Hunter]

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Your best bet is to use the cheap 100 gr ammo from Remington. They are heavy enough that they don't typically blow up on their way through a coyote. So, there's a small hole in and a small hole out.

The .243 is big for a coyote. If you go with some of the smaller, faster bullets, you are going to have some awful messes.

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One of the loads I'll be working up is close to that offered by Remington except sportin' a FMJ instead of a soft point.

I realize the .243 is a bit large for yodel dogs. When I chose the rifle, I needed something to pull double duty on both deer and yotes.

[Moose-Hunter]

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I am sure FMJ bullets are legal for fur bearers. As far as a fur fiendly load, they are probably the best, but in my experience still can do tons of damage. If you can call him in try a shotgun.

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Being a novice predator hunter, my calling skills are not up to par just yet. I may be able to get their attention, but not much more at this point. A close range pop with the ol' 1100 would definately do the trick.... IF I can get him close.

[roosterslayer]

try 80 soft points!! puts them down and doesn't tear them up too bad

[Valv]

The one on below was put down with a .243 Winchester SilverTip 55gr, at 175 yards I could barely see the entrance but there was no exit, also VMax 58gr Hornady are excellent