I know this has been discussed to death, but I am looking for a rifle about $500 or less for both taking long range shots, 200-400 meters and to take with me in the woods on the off chance I see a coyote or two legged predator, I do have a 9mm pistol though.
I'm not afraid of recoil so I have a few ideas in mind, I'm thinking perhaps a savage in .22-250, it should put a coyote down pretty easily and its a long range rifle. However a short 45-70 with a scope would probably be shorter and easier to carry than a bolt action rifle,
Ammo prices matter but not as much as stopping power on a coyote and affordability of the rifle itself
I'm not afraid of recoil so I have a few ideas in mind, I'm thinking perhaps a savage in .22-250, it should put a coyote down pretty easily and its a long range rifle. However a short 45-70 with a scope would probably be shorter and easier to carry than a bolt action rifle,
Ammo prices matter but not as much as stopping power on a coyote and affordability of the rifle itself