6.5 Creedmoor bullet for Coyotes?

[Taidog1]

Hey.......

Already posted my awakening to the 6.5 C advantages. Won't repeat them here. This rifle's priorities will be equally divided between target and Coyote hunting at longer distances.

Target work: currently working with the 143 gr ELD X and Sierra 140 gr MK.

Hunting: yeah.....we have to be careful about forming an opinion based on 1 experience. But, the 30 cal 165 gr TMK I used on my Deer in GA left a lasting impression. Lights out would be an understatement. Based on that...and to better ensure some expansion on Coyote at longer ranges...have purchased some 6.5 Sierra 130 gr TMK's. Did consider the lighter Varmint based bullets but went with the 130 for LR wind advantages.

If you have any experience with the 6.5 C on Coyotes...pls share personal preferences.

Thanks.

[shoots100]

Unless your saving the fur, find a tipped bullet that's available + accurate and use it.
I use Nosler BT's in every caliber.

SJC

[Taidog1]

Unless your saving the fur, find a tipped bullet that's available + accurate and use it.
I use Nosler BT's in every caliber.

SJC

Thanks Shoots. I agree and appreciate the reassurance from you. I looked hard at the BT's and only bought the Sierra's based on that past experience. I want that bullet tip / quick expansion for Coyotes up close and far - TMK. Won't be saving hides so will definitely purchase some BT's.

[shoots100]

You can't go wrong with a tipped projo on thin skinned game.
The 6.5 CM would be considered overkill for coyote, but you use what you got.
Good Luck.

SJC

[Taidog1]

You can't go wrong with a tipped projo on thin skinned game.
The 6.5 CM would be considered overkill for coyote, but you use what you got.
Good Luck.

SJC

Shoots...

My favorite Coyote cartridge is 243 Win. As my friend and I researched LR bullets for our .243s, we learned of the 105 / 110 / 115 grain bullets. We also learned the importance / requirements of twist rates to stabilize those heavier bullets. Our twists are not fast enough. We both decided a good first step in all this was to go to school on LR - learn some basics. We did. GREAT 2-day experience with our .243s - 90 gr BT's. The seriously H-E-A-V-Y winds on that mountain had a lot of fun with our bullets and Newbie accuracy. 2 very informative training days.

For now anyway, my friend is staying with .243. For more LR target experiences, I've moved to the 6.5 CR. You are right, it may not be the best Coyote cartridge but should prove accurate on Coyotes out to considerable distances. That's my plan for this rifle and bullet. Equal time on the target line with the 143 gr and in the field with the 130 gr looking for Wiley. Taking a hard look at some BT's as well for Wiley.

Once I get some time behind the trigger - I may just stick with 1 bullet for both rifle duties?? TBD. Learning as I go.

Cheers.

[shoots100]

Shoots...

My favorite Coyote cartridge is 243 Win. As my friend and I researched LR bullets for our .243s, we learned of the 105 / 110 / 115 grain bullets. We also learned the importance / requirements of twist rates to stabilize those heavier bullets. Our twists are not fast enough. We both decided a good first step in all this was to go to school on LR - learn some basics. We did. GREAT 2-day experience with our .243s - 90 gr BT's. The seriously H-E-A-V-Y winds on that mountain had a lot of fun with our bullets and Newbie accuracy. 2 very informative training days.

For now anyway, my friend is staying with .243. For more LR target experiences, I've moved to the 6.5 CR. You are right, it may not be the best Coyote cartridge but should prove accurate on Coyotes out to considerable distances. That's my plan for this rifle and bullet. Equal time on the target line with the 143 gr and in the field with the 130 gr looking for Wiley. Taking a hard look at some BT's as well for Wiley.

Once I get some time behind the trigger - I may just stick with 1 bullet for both rifle duties?? TBD. Learning as I go.

Cheers.

I've been using a 243 for deer and coyote for a very long time.
The 70 grn Nosler BT's I use are overkill for the distances I hunt in the varied terrain of NY state, so I've been dabbling with .20 caliber wildcat cartridges the last decade.
I hunt solely with thermal optics and rarely hunt them in the daylight, so I try to keep my shots within 100 yards.
The 6.5 CM is a great caliber for stretching your killing range opportunities, but you also need to know your limits in the conditions your hunting or pretty soon you'll be hunting coyote with a 338 Lapua !

SJC