Originally Posted By: skinneyOriginally Posted By: MJAndersonHey there, awesome looking gun! What are your thoughts between the .22 creedmoor and the 6mm creedmoor as far as a longer range gun goes. I'm looking for a gun for coyotes around the 800yd to 1000yd range.
Thanks,
Matt
A few things here. There's a lot of people who don't agree with LR shots on animals, I'm not one of em... If you have the proper equipment, and training, and you know your abilities, it's your decision.
These rifles are half MOA rifles, if not better, with handloads or provided ammo. A Coyotes kill zone can vary, depending on angle, but let's say it's 4 inches, if your rifle is a 1/2 MOA rifle and you know how to shoot in the conditions you're hunting in, then theoretically you should be able to hit that target at 800 yards (an MOA @ 800 yards = 8 inches, 1/2 MOA @ 800 yards = 4 inches).
My thought's on the Calibers are exactly why we offer the Rifles in 3 calibers, the 22-250, 22 Creed and 6 Creed. The ballistics of the 6mm are superior to the .224, they will deliver more energy, and consistency down range. If you are going to be taking a lot of mid to LR shots and don't care about fur damage, the 6 is the way to go.
Skinney, that's a beautiful rifle, wish that was within my budget!
I am thinking about getting a Ruger American Hunter with the Magpul; stock as the next project. I am looking at custom barrels the sellers say are for the RPR and was thinking in terms of the 22CM but based on comments concerning "consistency down range" & I suppose wind deflection maybe I should go the 6CM route. It would be used for Coyotes/Beavers & 800 yd. range. I had been thinking about the 22CM with the new ELDM bullets, I have other rifles for Deer.
Thanks