Winchester Coyote Light

[Mr_Logic 5]

I am mulling getting a Winchester Coyote Light in 243 for long range fox and some target work. Not really had any experience of these, was going to get a Tikka T3 Varmint, but the guy doesn't want to p/ex my Remington SPS Tactical.

 

From what I can find they seem to shoot pretty well and don't weigh much given the fluted barrel, and the stock and recoil pad are the sorts of stuff you get as aftermarket bits for other rifles. But, tad unsure as not really run into Winchester rifles.

 

Thoughts? Cheers muchly

[jamie g 17]

soild rifles and i think better then the rem. but not as popular over here. thats a good thing there cheaper. and jewell trigger on mine works a treat. nice bolt to

[coldweld 65]

Better finish than the rem and IMO better all round than the T3 lite ! [bolt/stock/barrel]

 

They were more expensive than the t3 when i bought mine but worth it as it was only £40 ish.

Need's the jewel trigger to be at it's best !

[Mr_Logic 5]

I think by the time it's all screw cut it's about 100 more, but again looks worth it, especially when you consider the prices in the US - T3 at $519 and Winchester at $1000, give or take.

 

Coldweld do you carry yours about? How is it for weight and balance?

[provarmint 25]

Good review in ST magazine in 22-250 cal.

http://www.shootingtimes.co.uk/guns/rifles...fle_review.html

Edited August 2, 2009 by provarmint

[SportingShooter 0]

From that review it seems like an accurate, smooth actioned, all weather rifle. Looks good

[jamie g 17]

get one mr l you wont be sorry there very underrated rifles and worth the money. if you look on the forums in the usa . alot of them use the action for builds to

Edited August 2, 2009 by jamie g

[coldweld 65]

Yes Mr L i carry it on two farms that i walk and in the truck for the rest, Mine has a T8 and means the balance when carrying is at the mod so have to walk mussel down , but is light rifle and not a pain.

[Deker 3,478]

Winchester used to make some well decent rifles, not sure about Browning, but if Miroku are well involved you will not find much wrong with these!

 

Chop the barrel and stick some lead in the butt if they are too front heavy, just like us sad T3 Lite owners have to!

[jamie g 17]

mine is around 12 to 13 pound with scope and mod and bipod

[coldweld 65]

The fluted barrel would not look good for resale if you chopped it ! Lead in the stock is ok but i would rather have it lighter and cope with it barrel down.

IMO the coyote lite is a very good package bar the heavy trigger pull.

[Mr_Logic 5]

I shall go and have a look at this one. If I cut it, it would only be an inch as I wouldn't cut down to the flutes, likely leave as-is and enjoy higher velocities anyway.

 

Equally, may still go with something lighter, sounds like it'll be borderline for me.

 

Thanks all.

[Deker 3,478]

mine is around 12 to 13 pound with scope and mod and bipod

 

 

Flippin' ek...you guys are all a lot stronger than me...I'd need a forklift following me to carry that weight!!

[jamie g 17]

mine is around 12 to 13 pound with scope and mod and bipod

 

 

Flippin' ek...you guys are all a lot stronger than me...I'd need a forklift following me to carry that weight!!

 

feels light to be fair deker then again carrying fire doors around at work soon beefs you up

[Mr_Logic 5]

Well thanks for the advice guys, went and had a look, seemed pretty good to me so bought it, and also got the screwcut done at the same time.

 

Had it to Bisley today, once I borrowed a shorter bipod from Deker for the afternoon and got comfy, basically just v-bulls, so shoots nicely

 

My little CZ did pretty well as well, pretty much all in the v-bull with that as well, can't complain!