Posted: 1/20/2012 7:47:47 PM EDT
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Hay Rizzo I’m going coyote hunting for the first time next week what kind of ammo do you recommend I need it for my .223?
Anyone else can also let me know what they are using to. Thanks for the info. |
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Diggs91 is correct - you can only use 5 round mags. However, you can actually use commercial FMJ, just not military surp FMJ, but it's best to use a bullet that is designed for killing.
As mentioned above, I am a big fan of the 55gr VMAX. I get the loads from HSM (orange box) or Blue Hills (blue box) and have always been happy with them. They sometimes blow a big exit, which isn't a big deal with coyotes since I don't keep pelts. But with smaller predators, such as foxes and bobcats, it can make a big exit and that can drive down the price of pelts. I have had better luck with little to no exit using 69gr Sierra Matchkings, and I have heard that some using the new Varmint Grenade have been happy, as well. But I still use the 55gr VMAX rounds, because they are inexpensive, widely available, and accurate. |