125 gr NBTs for Coyotes?

[mstarling]

Guys,

Have one or more coyotes visiting a neighbor at night. He wants rid of it. Have a Pulsar N550 mounted on the rifle. Works well given the moderate cost. Form 4 for the can is still with the BATFE :-( so going quiet is not yet an option.

Given that some noise will be involved, is the 125 gr Nosler BT going supersonic a decent bullet for the job?

Thanks!

[Rancid Coolaid]

How close can you get to the target?

Do you have the external illuminator?

The 125s should do the job. The faster, the better (within limits, of course.)

[mstarling]

Yes, I have an external illuminator. Not sure what the distance will be. Zeroed at 100 yds, ammo has 8" drop at 200.

Are the softest bullets I currently have available. A bit concerned they'll not open up much on a 'Yote.

The opposite end of the world from very, very large piggies and Cape Buffalo (yes ... I have successfully hunted them and am acutely aware of being hunted by some species).

[Rancid Coolaid]

8 inches of drop at 200 yards with a 100 yard zero? What is your velocity?

I had a D550, liked it. The external illuminator extended the range a good bit and kept the scope battery from draining as fast.

[mstarling]

Actually was a lousy estimation. looks more like:

BC of 125 NBT = 0.366
Velocity = 2250 fps
Height of center of scope over bore = 3.5"
100 yard zero
drop at 200 yds = 4.9"

[HUNTER2]

They will definately do the job. Just don't plan on saving the hide. Most don't go anywhere.

[martineta]

I shoot Nos 125 BT's for whitetails loaded to 2250 fps also and tried 150 BT's also a little slower. Chest shots usually pass thru with lots of damage. Can't imagine them not working on a coyote. Good Luck!