Don't know about 125's. IN my model 70 NM 150- 190 gr pills- 4831( imr or h) and Acurrate arms 3100 around 56 gr worked flawlessly out to 600 yards. apx 1/3 moa at 600 yards was typical 10 shot group size when the operator didn't mess up. Lots of newer powders out there now and I do not know how any of those would work.
I'd probably use the 155 Hornady ELDM or Berger Hybrid if you can afford them :) The Bergers did a little better in my .308. And they handled wind better.
But, I have never tried the light stuff either. Most who use them are the 100-200yd shooters.
No matter what he uses his shoulder will let him know about it after a few hundred rounds.
Yeah.........a 200 gr would dispatch a Coyote. Just thought a 125 would open up faster than a 150 and still hold onto "some" wind resistance and decent trajectory further out. NOT sure tho and why I've asked. All that plus the 125 TMK and Speer TNT both get good reports. NOT arguing with your wise words gentlemen. He's familiar with the 150's AB, Partition, etc. Just considering COYOTE options and VERY much appreciate your input.
As for round count on a day for Coyotes...don't see that as a problem. :-)
My rifle is avlbl to him but he wants to use his. I understand that.
Cheers.
All depends on the barrel twist.
1-10 twist, any 150 Grn and up ballistic tip match bullet will do
SJC
Hey Shoots and everyone else, Thanks....Originally Posted by shoots100
After a lot of reading and discussions, he's decided to just stay with the 150 gr @~2,950 fps. He and his rifle accuracy are both excellent. While understably way more than needed for Coyote, I applaud his use of one rifle. I envy his KISS rationale. A happy ending.
Now...............I'm going back to the bench to get my rifle / load sorted out. The work never ends. :-)
Cheers!
155 Hornady Amax’s will give you the accuracy AND the expansion you’re looking for in a 30-06.
168 amax’s work well too
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