2 of 2 .221 Fireball factory loads carry 250 ft·lb and expansion velocity for coyote; the best reach 400 yd (Remington Premier AccuTip-V 50 gr). Ranked, with the drop chart for each.
| Load | gr | Max ethical yd | MV fps | 500 yd ft·lb | Shoulder shot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remington Premier AccuTip-V 50 gr | 50 | 400 | 2,995 | 202 | behind the shoulder only |
| Nosler 40 gr Varmageddon FB Tipped | 40 | 350 | 3,100 | 142 | behind the shoulder only |
Predator-size animals: 200–300 ft·lb is the quoted band. Placement is everything on a 5″ chest. Floor used: 250 ft·lb at impact plus the bullet's published expansion velocity. Orange = a target or varmint bullet (construction, not energy); red = never carries the energy. Sources: www.grandviewoutdoors.com.