The 5 Best Coyote Hunting Cartridges

For top-notch rifle ammo, get the Hornady Superformance Centerfire Rifle Ammo. The balls offer a range of features, which can be easily controlled. This company has remained popular over the years due to the reliable ammunition it produces which is known for its deep penetration. They are also compatible with most pistols used today. The 15.5 grain projectile fires extremely fast and extremely flat, which is great for nailing those pesky yotes that have been around for a few seasons and like to keep their distance from you.

Molecular science meets ballistics, and the result is Federal Premium Fusion Rifle Ammo – the next generation of high performance hunting ammunition. Years of manufacturing, Fusion bonds the copper sheath to the lead core at the molecular level to totally eliminate component separation. The result is superior terminal energy transfer and exceptional ball weight retention. These cartridges will most certainly blast through a coyote at reasonable distances (provided you don’t hit any of its larger bones) and this feature makes it perfect for furry animals. A perfect pairing with your favorite AR-15. Coincidentally, 223 would also be my pick for a good all-around cartridge because it’s affordable and has a wide variety of bullet selections to choose from depending on the desired task.

With exceptional terminal ballistics and explosive expansion at the site of impact, these Federal American Eagle cartridges are specifically designed to eliminate your Varmint and Predator problems, at a fantastic price. Combining accuracy, reliability and consistency shot after shot, this ammunition is a must-have for avid hunters and high-volume shooters. If you have a pack or two of coyotes attacking your livestock, this gear will give you the extra range you need to take them out when they retreat.

Federal Game-Shok Rimfire Ammo provides consistent accuracy and terminal performance for small game hunting, as well as plinking, varmint hunting, and informal target shooting. Federal’s advanced manufacturing technology eliminates variables that cause inconsistencies in priming, propellant and projectiles. Copper-plated lead bullets minimize fouling in barrels and are also excellent at retaining mass while expanding. If you are hunting coyotes in a more crowded situation, the reduced ratio of the 22 WMR cartridge makes it a more comfortable pack elimination tool at ranges of around 150 yards or less.

7.62x39mm has exploded in popularity over the years and I know from personal experience that a lot of breeders who have a lot of pests to control love this stuff because it’s cheap, reliable, works in many different guns and can do everything kill from groundhogs to wolves with ease. These hollow points will provide some expansion that will knock a coyote flat with a vital shot, but at the same time it won’t do as much damage as it will damage the skin. This is another good “all-purpose” option and I find it quite ironic that two of the most popular semi-automatic rifle cartridges are also very good all-purpose coyote hunting cartridges.