6mm Creedmoor for coyotes
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Dultimatpredator
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I don’t own a Creed anymore, but I own four 243s. I don’t think there is a fur friendly .243 projectile on the planet. lol. But that’s what I love about them. I’ve tried 70 Nosler ballistic tips and 90 grain Nosler ballistic tips. if I miss a rib bone in and out it will leave small holes that you don’t even see. If you connect with a rib going in or going out you can stick your fist through it. I have a bunch of boxes of Nosler 55 grain ballistic tips and also 60 grain Sierra Hollow points (part number #1500) I will eventually try. There’s quite a few guys here that say the 60 grain hollowpoint Sierras are pretty fur friendly loaded in 243 Win. I would assume they would do the same in a 6 mm Creedmoor? Don’t know just speculating, but if you google that bullet here a lot of guys say they’re very fur friendly. Apparently they go in small and don’t come out. Don’t know if anybody loads factory loads in a creedmoor for them. I have two super tight loads cooked up with two different powders with the 60‘s. It’s either that or pick out a heavy per caliber bullet…that’s what they tell me here anyways that are meant for deer hunting. I will be curious to see how the little 60 grain Seirra bullets do for me.
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Airedale56
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I used 58 Hornady VMax @3850 fps for 25 years in a 1/10t .243 Win and I’ve been pretty happy with it.
What kind of damage are you looking for?
hunt0168
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I am curious as to why more “damage” and the ability to “make one heck of a mess” is important? They’re your bullets and dead coyotes so it’s your decision on the outcome. I’m curious to know why more carnage is the priority?
My personal view is just the opposite. I would rather have them lying there just as dead in perfect condition. Maybe I’m a weirdo?
My personal view is just the opposite. I would rather have them lying there just as dead in perfect condition. Maybe I’m a weirdo?
Hidalgo
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You say that 87 VMax isn't violent enough? Then you need to set some claymores or just start throwing hand grenades and get it over with .............
Just remember that extreme carnage is NOT what hunting is all about, and any pics/videos taken and published does nothing to promote it.
Just remember that extreme carnage is NOT what hunting is all about, and any pics/videos taken and published does nothing to promote it.
K22-hornet
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"I’m looking for a reload that’s not fur friendly. Im shooting the 87gr V-max factory loads, and they shoot great, just not the damage I’m looking to see. What you guys have experience with?"
Dead is dead.
Like a few others, I'm curious why you need more damage?
Dead is dead.
Like a few others, I'm curious why you need more damage?
Badbrass
Active member
OK, I don't shoot a 6 needmore. But I do shoot a 6mmrem.
I use a 55 gr Balistictip or Varmageden both shoot the same out of my gun.
Now, I shoot it at 4200 fps. If you want dead coyotes and don't care what the hair looks like hit a dog with a varmint bullet at that kind of speed. DANG. But it's very dead. I have never had one splash on a dead-center shoulder shot. I have had both eyes pop out with a head or ear, shot.
I use a 55 gr Balistictip or Varmageden both shoot the same out of my gun.
Now, I shoot it at 4200 fps. If you want dead coyotes and don't care what the hair looks like hit a dog with a varmint bullet at that kind of speed. DANG. But it's very dead. I have never had one splash on a dead-center shoulder shot. I have had both eyes pop out with a head or ear, shot.
Shooting 75gr V-max in a 243 at 200yds I got an eye opener. Target was simple paper attached to a 1" piece of styrofoam backing. Great shooting load then I looked on the back side and the ground was littered with blown up 75 gr bullets. fairly fragile and I would expect them to blow up on a coyote. matter of fact wasn't sure they would exit! Seem to be a fragile as the old Hornady SX bullet's!I shoot 75gr Vmax in my 6-284 and they are definitely, NOT, fur friendly on coyotes and leave gaping holes. When we have snow they never disappoint and leave one heck of a mess.
Dultimatpredator
Well-known member
Try the 70 grain Nosler ballistic tips with max book loads and aim for the shoulders if you’re trying to cut them in half.
K22-hornet
Active member
I'm a bit leery of trolls, so when a new guy asks for 'maximum damage' on a first post, it makes me wonder a bit.
I've been on PM since maybe 2002-2006, as K22-Hornet.
I've been on PM since maybe 2002-2006, as K22-Hornet.
Joelwill
New member
Cut in half. LOL. I want to prevent any runners with gut shots. I take some longer shots so being precise on where you hit with a thermal over 350 yards is tough.
Joelwill
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You’re a weirdo for sure. Just joking. lol. I take some longer shots with my thermal, over 300, and being precise can be tough. I’m looking to prevent the runners with gut shots.I am curious as to why more “damage” and the ability to “make one heck of a mess” is important? They’re your bullets and dead coyotes so it’s your decision on the outcome. I’m curious to know why more carnage is the priority?
My personal view is just the opposite. I would rather have them lying there just as dead in perfect condition. Maybe I’m a weirdo?
Joelwill
New member
You would be incorrect. I forget 90% of the time I can record.