hunkylynch 0 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 I'm considering a Saiga .223 for coyote hunting. What kind of accuracy can I expect with the 16 inch barrel at shots out to 200 yards? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liberty -r- death 1,445 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Depends on the gun, ammo, and you're skills. Can range form 2" out to 6" group by many accounts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zombies-Bane 3 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Like Liberty said, it all depends on the quality of the gun (some are just built better), the quality of the ammo, and the quality of the shooter. If those 3 variables are no problem, then slap a scope and bipod on it and give 'em hell! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 You can expect enough accuracy to kill a coyote. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TJohn 8 Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 I'm considering a Saiga .223 for coyote hunting. What kind of accuracy can I expect with the 16 inch barrel at shots out to 200 yards? If you do your job the Saiga .223 should be more than capable of taking a coyote out to 200 yards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 i took two last summer with my 10/22 using cci stingers. so the .223 will easily take them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hunkylynch 0 Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 I got my new Saiga .223. I got the 20 inch barrel instead of the 16. I've put 65 rounds through it using 3 different brands of ammo, PMC 55 grain fmj, American Eagle 55 grain fmj, and Silver Bear 62 grain jhp, all three performed flawlessly, no jams, no misfires, no stove pipes, no ftf. At 100 yards using iron sights I was pleasently surprised at the accuracy of the rifle, I kid you not, using a steady rest I was shooting 1/2 groups! With a good scope this will be a great coyote killer!! I really like my new Saiga .223!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vulcan16 971 Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 I got my new Saiga .223. I got the 20 inch barrel instead of the 16. I've put 65 rounds through it using 3 different brands of ammo, PMC 55 grain fmj, American Eagle 55 grain fmj, and Silver Bear 62 grain jhp, all three performed flawlessly, no jams, no misfires, no stove pipes, no ftf. At 100 yards using iron sights I was pleasently surprised at the accuracy of the rifle, I kid you not, using a steady rest I was shooting 1/2 groups! With a good scope this will be a great coyote killer!! I really like my new Saiga .223!!! The 20 inch barrel Saigas are great guns. Both my 223 & 762 twenty inch barrels are more accurate then my 16 inch models of the same caliber. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PFerris 76 Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 I got my new Saiga .223. I got the 20 inch barrel instead of the 16. I've put 65 rounds through it using 3 different brands of ammo, PMC 55 grain fmj, American Eagle 55 grain fmj, and Silver Bear 62 grain jhp, all three performed flawlessly, no jams, no misfires, no stove pipes, no ftf. At 100 yards using iron sights I was pleasently surprised at the accuracy of the rifle, I kid you not, using a steady rest I was shooting 1/2 groups! With a good scope this will be a great coyote killer!! I really like my new Saiga .223!!! 1/2 inch groups using iron sites is some damn good shooting!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hunkylynch 0 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Like I said, I used a steady rest and took my time, I credit the rifle for the great accuracy because I'm not a crackshot by any means. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigdv 2 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 I can hit bowling pins at 200 yards pretty consistently. I've taken mine yote hunting but havent killed one.........yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nor7 5 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Soldiers used AK's to split power lines during the war. Seems accurate enough. I was grouping about 1/2" at 100 yds with my 4x scope. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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