224 Valkyrie, and 22GT

[NeHunting05]

I have a 224 Valk. I built a while back and just getting into some thermal hunting with it. Been shooting Hornady 75gr BTHP and have had a fair share of runners in a the few that i have shot. Just last weekend I shot one quartering toward me, i put it right in its chest and watched it run a half mile before getting into some tall red grass. I'm curious if anyone has some input on something that would produce better results. Keep in mind I am not concerned with fur damage. I also have a 22gt I have almost put together and was curious if anyone has experience with one hunting coyotes. What bullets to use in it possible for the best results. I have had my eye on some Sierra blitz king and varminters to load in both rounds. Just curious if anyone had real life experience with these. Thanks.

 

[SuperDUECE22]

We've been using the 224 valkyrie with 60 grain v-max for going on 5 years. We have dedicated thermal rigs for coyotes and daytime set-ups for coyote & wolf and they have knocked down 300+ coyotes and more than a couple wolves. We get an occasional runner but more times than not they are stone dead.

 

[Jtb.kfd]

I also have been using the 60gr V-Max for the past three years or so. Most go right down and also have a large exit wound. This is for the Valkyrie, I have no experience with the 22gt.. I will attach some pics from these bullets on coyotes that were 100-300yds or so.

 

[Stevehunter70]

I’ve been using Federal gold medal matchking. I know they are not game bullets but the 90 grain bullet has been working for me.

 

[dirtytough]

The 53 Vmax has been a great bullet out of my 22 Creed. It would be my first choice in any 22 cal cartridge.