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Predator Cartridges & Bullets
Episode 152
Published 4 years, 6 months ago
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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:
- Fast & Flat
- Accurate
- Tiny grenade-like terminal performance
- If fur collecting, minimal bullet hole damage
- If competition calling, coyote-walloping authority
Spectrum of suitable cartridges:
- What is too big? (deer cartridges?)
- What is too small? (.22 LR for coyotes?)
- Ideal rounds from .17 Rem. and .204 Ruger to .243 Win. and 6mm Creedmoor
- Top pick for a fur-collecting cartridge
- Favorite predator-thumping cartridge
- .22 Creedmoor: Unique, with potential
- Most practical all-around predator cartridge
- Favorite predator cartridge
Best bullets for predators:
- Polymer-tipped, boat-tailed designs
- Nosler's Ballistic Tip: Most proven
- Sierra Tipped MatchKing: Great for reaching out
- FMJs & controlled-expansion bullets need not apply.
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