Best cartridge for coyote/hog hunting in a factory tikka? 243 1:8 or 223 1:8

[coyotekilla]

I like fast and flat for my calling rifle. Currently shooting a tikka t3x varmit in 22-250.
With hogs being targeted id definitely go 243, and if your hunting a bait site, maybe 6.5 creed. Coyote fur isn't worth anything, and 6.5 will thump a piggy.

 

[TXPROSTAR]

I prefer 22-250 but .223 is a great choice also

 

[sierracharlie338]

If considering the 243 take a look at the 87g Vmax. Imo one of the best varmint bullets out there. You can run it in a short barrel and still get good velocity out of it.

 

[mrkronyak]

.243 and find what bullets work for you.

 

[FredH]

I shoot mostly offhand when night hunting and at less than 150 yards. My Tikka just wasn't a rifle I shot well offhand. The stock design just wasn't right. For both Hogs and coyotes if I had to choose between the 243 and 223 it would be the 243.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

I shoot mostly offhand when night hunting and at less than 150 yards. My Tikka just wasn't a rifle I shot well offhand. The stock design just wasn't right. For both Hogs and coyotes if I had to choose between the 243 and 223 it would be the 243.

Have you tried the cheek riser and vertical grip? Surprisingly effective setup for off hand.