27, or 28 cal. bullet performance on coyotes

22 January 2003, 01:28

Does anyone out there have any experience with sniping coyotes to 1000 yds. or so? I'm preparing to build a long-range rifle that I can use pursuing coyotes in a spot and stalk scenario. I've already acquired the optics for the project, i.e. 6-24X Burris with Ballistic Mil-Dot reticle, and Leica 1200 yard rangefinder. I'm leaning toward a 7 RUM, or .270-7 RUM. I want the velocity and B.C., but I'm only 130 lbs., and I don't want to go too big as I don't want the gun to kick me off the mesa I may be shooting from.

22 January 2003, 17:13

todbartell

There are way more high BC VLD bullets for a 7mm, 270 has very little. Just gives you more choices in bullet selection.

I have no clue about 1000 yard coyotes, I doubt I could hit one past 275 yards!

25 January 2003, 13:49

DigitalDan

I'd go with the 7mm, probably not the RUM, as I don't think you need that power. Any 7mm case that can give 3000 fps +/- will do it. 280 AI? Ballistic Tips or VMAX bullets will provide proper terminal performance at the lower impact speed typical of long range shots. Better bullet selection for the 7mm caliber. Same for the .30's as well. The .308 is adequate for 1000 yard shooting BTW. First member of the 2000 yd club at www.varminthunter.org used a .308 for a prairie dog. Another place to look is www.longrangehunting.com for input. Luck

25 January 2003, 17:32

m700

7mm Rem mag Sendero w/handloaded 160 grain SPBT Sierra @ 3100 fps - outstanding long range coyote performance! I think lighter bullets would be even better, but I was working up a deer load. Coyotes just provided excellent target practice!

Of course you don't need anywhere near this much gun for 'yote hunting. Regards, Guy

28 January 2003, 06:34

sscoyote

quote:
Originally posted by DigitalDan:
I'd go with the 7mm, probably not the RUM, as I don't think you need that power. Any 7mm case that can give 3000 fps +/- will do it. 280 AI? Ballistic Tips or VMAX bullets will provide proper terminal performance at the lower impact speed typical of long range shots. Better bullet selection for the 7mm caliber. Same for the .30's as well. The .308 is adequate for 1000 yard shooting BTW. First member of the 2000 yd club at www.varminthunter.org used a .308 for a prairie dog. Another place to look is www.longrangehunting.com for input. Luck

Digital Dan, Appreciate the comments. I know about the guy that used the .308 for the 2000 yd. club--- I wrote the articles on him, and buddy in PS. Re., "Precision Shooting at 1000 Yards", Chapter 5, "Ultra Long-Range Shooting in CO- Parts 1-2-3", and 1 additional article in The Accurate Rifle mag.--2/02, "Quest for the 2 Mile Pr. Dog". Believe it or not, this guy's wildcatting the .408 Cheyenne Tactical Cartridge. He's necking it to .375, or some such venture, for a guy who wants the ULTIMATE in big game rigs.

28 January 2003, 06:40

sscoyote

quote:
Originally posted by m700:
7mm Rem mag Sendero w/handloaded 160 grain SPBT Sierra @ 3100 fps - outstanding long range coyote performance! I think lighter bullets would be even better, but I was working up a deer load. Coyotes just provided excellent target practice!

Of course you don't need anywhere near this much gun for 'yote hunting. Regards, Guy

Thanks m700. I'm attempting to investigate just how far a coyote can be taken cleanly, in a damage control situation, after the fur breaks. At this time I need to be seen on some of the ranches I hunt, and I want the rancher to know I'm doing all I can to help with the coyote problem they think they have.