How far do you feel comfortable using the .223 on coyotes?

[270-300]

You really did something to make a 22 250 10#. Most vintage bolt actions in 22 250 are well under 8 lbs stock. Mine is 7 with scope. Some are 5.

A 223 is a 200 yard handicap on 22 250 velocity wise.

Doesnt take much energy to kill a coyote.

If i was looking to downsize from 22 250 for a rifle only to shoot varmits, 223 would be at the bottom of my list. 17 hmr or 204 ruger would be at the top. A 20 grain cci lead tip from 17 hmr will penetrate 2 water jugs and expand to 35 caliber everytime.

 

[270-300]

250-300 confidently. It can be done farther easily but if there is wind plus emery is dropping quickly

90% of picking a hunting rifle for open windy areas is about bullets that shoot flat and dont drift in wind. Energy needed to kill an animal is usually far surpassed.