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Close enough for coyotes?
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    Posted: 08 July 2024 at 16:50
I misted a coyote last trip out that I thought I should have hit.
I had some free time and the wind was light, so I slipped up to the range.
It was 90* light swirly winds mostly west and to the east so I was not surprised at the results.
I drove down to the backerboards and stapled 3 targets side by side.
Went back to the 300 yard bench. I set up a front bag, and a rear pad for the stock and used my hand to raise or lower the butt. It felt very steady.
I had two 3 shot mags loaded so I shot back to back 6 shots. Of course I could not see where I was hitting till I drove back down. Well it was not the guns fault I misted the last coyote.
Do you think it's "close enough"
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what rifle?  6mm    22-250
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TC, predator 22/250 62 gr HP. 22" barrel with 1x10 5r twist.
In Camo.Big smile
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Yea, the camo mkes it get another 100 fps velocity!   LOL
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bear didn't see the 22-250 written on the target looks like....then 'course he is OLD....LOL
that target looks like "minute of 'yote" to me!
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The two shots to the left are a little concerning. 

Did it shoot tighter groups in the past?

I don't think it would hurt to give the gun a good going over. Checking the action screws, scope mounts, the scope itself etc. 
I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.
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Wing, at 100 yards it will shoot all touching groups
.4" ish. On that target I was trying to simulate the Coyote I shot at and didn't hit 300 yards.

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Aaaah, I missed the little detail that this was at 300 yards. 

Yes. I'd say it should be a minute of coyote rifle. 

Reading comprehension was never my strong suite. 
I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.
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