is a .222 enough for coyote???

[Jim-Iowa]

I would consider the .222 about a 250 yd cartridge. And should do well on Coyote out that far.
The other cartridges mentioned will go 300 as will the .223.
However the question is are you pelt hunting?
22-250 & 220 Swift will or can blow big holes in the pelt.
I don`t want to re-start the feud of a thread below all over again.
But am one of those who maintans that a less damaging cartridge and limiting range is a better option.
So would say go .222 and hold to 250 yds or less.
My .223 is likely to stay home and will be using a Hornet for calling this year.
We still have some fox in the area, and a cartridge that is not excessive for Coyote would tear a Fox in two.
So I chose to set limits on extreme range and a cartridge adequate but not excessive.