The Predator Pack

We did some hunting yesterday. In the morning we called coyotes, and did quite well. The wind was every which direction so about when we had a dog in our sights the wind would switch and off they would be, no dead coyotes this trip, but we called in two or three dogs at each stand and got 4 sets in before the hurricane winds started. We then went to out "Gravel" pit prairie dog town. I had my 22/250 and my boy had his new T/C contender with a 7X ? waters barrel and a 2.5 scope. With the wind SO bad our kill % was very bad but we did get around 25 ish. The boy even got a few , going to be a cool gun. We used 50 shells each...           Today I ran out to test some 22/250 loads. I have been using Varget with Match king 52 gr bullets they average 3242 fps, they just have not been KILLING the coyotes. We think there going to slow and not opening up when needed. I tested "Rl15, H4895, and IMR 8208XBR with the 52 gr MK. The 8208 was the fastest with 3660 average high 34.5 gr, also tested 33 gr, 33.5, and 34.0. Groups all under an inch with the fastest the best. The H4895 was next fastest, 33.5, 34.0, and 34.5. Fastest was 3583 but all the groups where slightly over an inch with the MK bullets. Rl15 was next in speed 34.5, 35,35.5, and the high fast was 3542 fps. The groups where all very near the 1/2 " mark put the low end was the vey best at the one hole type. but I found that with the Varget too. Looking for some speed. I did some Varget and Burger 52 gr bullets too . 34.5, 35.0, 35.5 gr the fastest was 3576 average the low was 3455 fps. All three groups of 3 shots where at 1/2 inch. SO, It looks like with MK bullets I need 8208 34.5 gr and 3660 fps. But, if I change bullets the 52 gr Burger the Varget going 3576 probable will be the ticket. 39 shots at paper suck I wish we had gone gopher shooting in stead...

Currently using some H335 behind some Sierra 40 gr. hollow points in my .223.  It seems promising on paper....yet to get a shot at a dog or hog though.  Time will tell....