Saw a nice CZ with an HS precision stock and varmint barrel in 308- seems a bit of overkill for varmints- I would use it for coyote-250 yard max

There is also a 223 version of the same rifle, why would someone choose the 308- seriously, I need a bit of education here- is it because of the ability to use a heavier bullet therefore go longer distances?

Well you might ask yourself as well why Tikka is selling "varmint" rifles in calibers up to 338 Win Mag. I guess some people ust like the more precise barrels are are most likely not using them to shot varmint.

i dunno i've used a 308 with 125 gr nosler bt's quite a bit on varmits, especially in the wind. 308 is a very stable round, easy to load for, with a great choice of bullets in 30 cal.

You'd choose the .308 if you were an "occasional" varmint hunter and had hunting -target rifles in .308 with loading equipment already set-up.

I wouldn't feel too bad using a .308 for a yodel dog. Especially in a windy situation.

Of course, I've used my .338 win mag on Prairie Dogs, .58 cal muzzleloader on anthills, etc etc

I have used a 308 with both the 125 BT and the Speer 125 TNT for coyotes for years. At 3100 fps when pushed by 51.3 gr of WW 748 it make a great coyote load. Not fur friendly at all, but they don't run off.

PaPa 260

For off-season 'yotes, when the pelts aren't worth a plugged nickel, I'll often grab a Savage FP10 LE-2 in .308 WCF. I use my normal hunting load: 150 grain Nosler BT ahead of 46 grains of Re-15.

I use that same rifle for hogs throughout the year and for deer during the fall/winter, so shooting coyotes with it equates to nothing more than informal practice. After all, the more you use a particular gun, the more familiar you become -- and the better your confidence will be.

I don't have a varmit rifle (yet) so I use my 300 Win Mag loaded with 110 grain Hornadys when I hunt coyote in the dead of winter. I am looking at getting a 243 or 25-06 for dogs.

Lots of people use heavy .308's for 600 and 1000yrd . matches.Since I don't deer hunt as much as I use to I may use mine on coyotes w/ 125-130 and blue dot powder.

It depends on how far you want to shoot them. the 308 with a 168 grain bullet will kill dogs out past 800 yards easy enough if you do your part.

I use the 6.5x284 with the 142 grain Matchking out as far as I can see them.

Thank you all for the input.

Frank---is that coyote #732 for you?

Fjold: Does the 142 expand any at longer ranges or does it just poke a hole? I have used the 142 out to 400 ish on coyotes in my 260 A.I. It expanded some out to that distance.

PaPa 260

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Originally posted by Fjold:
It depends on how far you want to shoot them. the 308 with a 168 grain bullet will kill dogs out past 800 yards easy enough if you do your part.

I use the 6.5x284 with the 142 grain Matchking out as far as I can see them.

Thanks for the picture, Frank. I now can put a face on your postings. roger

Thanks guys. That coyote was taken at 732 yards in Wyoming.

My long range target/varmint round is the 142 SMK and this little gal came out while I was shooting prairie dogs to scavenge some carcasses. Three people shooting PD's and she wanders over to get a free meal, not real smart. I guess she didn't realize I had already ranged that section of the field.

I don't know if the SMK expanded at all, it was a through-and-through.

nice picture frank!!! scratch one yote.
heck ya the 308 will do it easy.
regards

I have thumped quite a few 'yotes with a 308 WCF. Works great, except with the mil-surp FMJ bullets...lost a couple with those!

Nice pic Fjold, and great shot. My Pa whacked a 'yote at 745 yards (measured) with my 220 Swift once. Had a good rest on his front deck and got lucky with the holdover.

Cheers,
Canuck