25-06 Ammo for Coyotes

[Razrbk89]

Does anyone have suggestions on a factory load in 25-06 that won't destroy the hide? I'm considering getting after them the next few weeks since duck hunting has been slow. I have a buddy who skins them and would like to hand them over to him in useable condition.

I shoot regular little 100gr. Corelokts at deer but I'm afraid they'd nearly destroy a coyote based on what they do to deer.

I have a .22 magnum, but I'd like to be able to shoot a lot further.

[okrattler]

It's gonna be hard to find a bullet that doesn't tear them up pretty good. Depending on where you hit them. I've seen yotes take a hit with a .243 and a .308 and the bullet didn't exit. On broadside shots or head shots it's gonna blow them up pretty good.

[meat>horns]

It seems like a non expanding bullet might be your best bet.

[okrattler]

You honestly might be better off shooting a big game bullet that holds together. If you're lucky it'll punch a hole through them without leaving too big of a hole. I know a smaller grain varmint bullet will look like a grenade went off in them.

[Drycreek3189]

Federal 117 w/ Nosler Partition if it shoots well in your gun would be my choice.

[Preacher Man]

Fmj?

[Razrbk89]

It seems like a non expanding bullet might be your best bet.

I searched online briefly and haven't seen any! Surely someone carries them

[artrios]

Nosler Partitions would be my choice also. Should blow thru with minimal damge to hide on other side. Use lung shots not shoulder

[DBL-T]

I shot one in the neck a few weeks ago with my 25-06 using Winchester Supreme 115 grain. Passed right through. Two small holes.

[Iceman14]

I just use 120 grain Remington core lokt for all my coyotes. It doesn't make to much of a hole and has dropped them all in there tracks