8 of 8 .360 Buckhammer factory loads carry 250 ft·lb and expansion velocity for coyote; the best reach 1,000 yd (Federal 220 gr HammerDown Bonded SP). Ranked, with the drop chart for each.
| Load | gr | Max ethical yd | MV fps | 500 yd ft·lb | Shoulder shot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal 220 gr HammerDown Bonded SP | 220 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 496 | behind the shoulder only |
| Remington Core-Lokt Tipped Lever Gun 180 gr | 180 | 800 | 2,400 | 411 | behind the shoulder only |
| Remington Subsonic Rifle 250 gr Bonded Hollow Point | 250 | 800 | 1,030 | 329 | behind the shoulder only |
| Federal 200 gr Power-Shok SP | 200 | 700 | 2,200 | 360 | behind the shoulder only |
| Remington 200 gr Soft Point Core-Lokt | 200 | 700 | 2,200 | 360 | behind the shoulder only |
| Federal 180 gr Power-Shok SP | 180 | 650 | 2,375 | 342 | behind the shoulder only |
| Remington 180 gr Soft Point Core-Lokt | 180 | 650 | 2,400 | 345 | behind the shoulder only |
| Remington 160 gr Core-Lokt Copper HP | 160 | 600 | 2,275 | 310 | yes |
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.