Predator Cartridges & Bullets

Dec 31, 2021

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Main Topic: Predator Cartridges & Bullets

"Up Front" Q&A section: 

• Undergunned for Aoudad
• "Recoil" is Right

Characteristics of a great coyote cartridge:

1. Fast & Flat
2. Accurate
3. Tiny grenade-like terminal performance
4. If fur collecting, minimal bullet hole damage
5. If competition calling, coyote-walloping authority

Spectrum of suitable cartridges:

1. What is too big? (deer cartridges?)
2. What is too small? (.22 LR for coyotes?)
3. Ideal rounds from .17 Rem. and .204 Ruger to .243 Win. and 6mm Creedmoor
4. Top pick for a fur-collecting cartridge
5. Favorite predator-thumping cartridge
6. .22 Creedmoor: Unique, with potential
7. Most practical all-around predator cartridge
8. Favorite predator cartridge 

Best bullets for predators:

1. Polymer-tipped, boat-tailed designs
2. Nosler's Ballistic Tip: Most proven 
3. Sierra Tipped MatchKing: Great for reaching out
4. FMJs & controlled-expansion bullets need not apply.  

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