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Originally Posted by JThiessen
Thanks for clarifying . What kind of terrain would you be hunting in? .223 for coyotes is fine, but might be a tad on the small end for lion. Personally, best all around caliber for hunting is a 7mm. Not sure if you will find a "badass" 7mm though.
Spend a little less on the rifle, and put a good amount into your optics.
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7mm Magnums RULE! They may not look "badass" but nobody will think any less of you once you start blowing coyotes to bits from 1,000 yards. That is a very powerful and flat-shooting round, bit on the expensive side but very good.
A .223 AR-15 would be awesome for Coyotes, keep a few spare magazines (call them clips and I will have to take your new gun from you). I've used my Bushmaster on ground squirrels, badgers, and coyotes and it is very effective. Come across a small group of Coyotes and you can lay waste to them in a very short amount of time
Buying ammo in bulk is best for price, I just got a nice plastic case from Cabelas with 500 rounds in it for $199.