Yote Hunting Gun

[scott41069]

After much debate and wanting to get a good yote gun,i picked up a new Remington .223 VLS. Stainless,Heavy Barell,Laminate stock. I still need to pick up a good scope for it and start working up some loads also but i am fired up about yote hunting!!
I had narrowed my choices of yote guns to 3 different calibers,.220 swift,.22-250 or .223.
I was leaning towards the .223 anyway and then came up on a sweet deal from a dealer in VA.

Give me some reccomdations towards the right scope. I was looking at a 4x12x40 but i am still open to others. Not really sure what would be a good power. We cant hunt them at night if thats a factor.

[Rifleman]

Pends how big the pocket book is, leupold vari x III 4.5 x14 x50 with the new Boone and Crockett reticle would be nice, but it is pricey.

[DaveK]

Well I have a Vari.X 111, 6.5-20x40 on my Browning 1885 in 22 Hornet and LOVE it. The AO actually lets me use the scope as a range finder. As a matter of fact I am going to get another one for my Rem.722/ 222. It is always a matter of personal taste, but I like to keep the scope down as close to the barrel as possible and prefer a scope no bigger than 40mm. But, your results may vary! I don't care how good the gun is, you can't shoot any better than you can see! I may sell the gun, but I won't sell the scopes.

[Badger]

well a 22 hornet made by new england firearms in the handi rifle. they shoot hard and drop what ever you shoot at. and aint to bad on the wallet if ya no what i mean. a 6mm is also a good varmint. 22-250, 220 swift, now there ya go but also remember the green.(money) but other than than that if ya have it i would recommendn the 22 hornet made by new england firearms. i no from experience on how they shoot. ole doug has one made by them. they shoot great with a good low price tag. well talk to you later BADGER

[Rifleman]

That hornet is a little light for yotes past 150 yds or so.

[RAF]

I shoot a Remington 700 BDL in 22-250. I'm shooting 40 gr Hornady V-max at just over 4000 fps. Flatens coyotes in their tracks.

[rks1949]

scott41069, I have the same gun with the thumbhole stock. I mounted a Sightron 6X24X40 MD on it,with leupold mounts and rings. The gun shoots .5@100yds. with my hand loads. I also have a 22-250 700 that my wife calls the MONEY PIT. It has had about everything done to it that can be done. It shoots under 1.00 @ 200yds. under ideal conditions. My 223 likes hand loads around 3150-3300fps. The 250 likes to run at 3750fps. I find myself shooting my 223's most of the time. As far as calling coyotes goes,I use a modfied mini14 in 223 for my call gun,works great when more than one comes in to the call. Ron S

[SteveMD]

I've got 3 that I use: all Remington 700s; my deer rifle (1966 vintage ADL) in .308 topped w/a Weaver 3x9 V9, a VLS in 22-250 topped w/a Simmons 2.8x12 ATEC, and my ML in 50 cal topped w/a Nikon 3x9 Buckmasters. I use the same loads I would for deer hunting in them. Check out the 1st one I've ever killed in the pictures section above.

[Chas062]

I agree with Rifleman, the Leupold 4.5-14, I have one on my bushmaster varminter, and love it. I cant make myself look at other than leupold scopes as with lifetime warranty and great optics you cant beat it.. As for price, they are steep. but I rather buy one I know is good than two I thought were.

[Rifleman]

Chas I set up a Bushmaster super varminter last year and was impressed. Great trigger. With the one load I tried it shot under 3/4 moa( 5 shots) at 200 yds. Not too shabby,will probably shoot better with some load work. Scope was a Weaver grand slam, it was fair at best.
I ordered a LEU Vari X III 3.5x10x40mm Matte with the B&C reticle on friday for my 700 30-06, looking forward to trying it out soon as well.
Rman

[Rifleman]

Scott 41069, so what kind of scope did you end up with, or are you still thinkin on it?

[SW]

:)I believe the type gun you buy - sporter, heavy varmint rifle, etc largely depends on your primary hunting conditions. I converted a Sav 10 223 to a sporter with a 24" barrel, and use a 3X12 md Sightron 11. Most coyotes I shoot are below 100yds and the closest was 1yd right behind me! 12 pwr, esp with MDs, is plenty adequate to 300yds. I shoot handloads of 40NBTs at 3720'/sec .6MOA 5-shot 100yd gps( has >6,000 rounds thru it).

[jims]

The Bushnell Eliltes are fine scopes for the money, especially the 4200 series with rainguard. I like mine as well as my Leupolds.

[Badger]

the BSA is a good scope. 3x12x40. its a little less than $100.00 if that helps. they are good scopes. well talkk to you later badger

[Chas062]

I gotta believe a Leupold in 4.5 at least is the way to go, 6-18, 4.5-15 is all a good choice

[scott41069]

Rifleman said:

Scott 41069, so what kind of scope did you end up with, or are you still thinkin on it?

I havent bought a scope for it yet! I have some loads worked up for it but no scope on it yet...
I kinda got side tracked with the purchase of other guns and optics. I have a .243 to use on the yotes also so i never got in a big hurry with the .223.

I have been debating which scope to buy and unless i change my mind in the next week or two i will probably buy a Bushnell Elite 5x15x40. I have an Elite and a Leo 4.5x14.5x50 on other guns already and have been comparing the two. The bushnell seems to be the better deal. I know the quality of Leo is outstanding but i am just really impressed with the Elite line of scopes. The elite is about $200.00 less than the Leo. The Elite is brighter also.When buying scopes i know that less money normally equals a cheaper scope but the Elite seem to be great! I hope to find out soon.