anything in .243 is going to be tough on hides if you hit bone. I have shot coyotes with the 95 gr BT and been fine with a small exit. I have also seen coyotes that look like they swallowed a grenade when hit with the same bullet. Keep off the shoulder, spine, hips and you "should" be ok. I use a .223 when I am trying to save fur. My .243 is for killing them fast and ugly.