Page 1 of 1
Question
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:46 pm
by Savagehunter
Will a .25-06 blow too big of a hole in the coyote to sell the pelt, or do I need to go even smaller. I am planning on buying a dedicated varmint rifle. My .30-06 is great but not for perserving the pelts.
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:16 pm
by Coyotehunter
speed and bullet construction have more to do with pelt damage then caliber. So I would need to know that before having a guess on pelt damge. I will have to say that a 26-06 would not be my first choice for a fur gun. I hope that helps
Re: Question
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:18 am
by shootertim24
Savagehunter wrote:Will a .25-06 blow too big of a hole in the coyote to sell the pelt, or do I need to go even smaller. I am planning on buying a dedicated varmint rifle. My .30-06 is great but not for perserving the pelts.
i have a .25-06. was my first rifle for yotes. if ur gonna shoot a coyote with it, placement is key. i found that a 110 grain soft point works the best 4 preserving the pelt. ballistic tips are horrible. just what ive found anyway!