Nothing wrong with spanking a coyote with a 7 mag, last one I sent to heaven was shot with a 150 Barnes at 3000fps, above said critter was reached out and touched at 417 yards( I have witness's and head shot to top it off though not intentional) Check out the latest issue of Shooting Times and Greg Rodriguez's article about the 7 Mag and it's ballistic equivalents), It is one of the best accuracy wise combined with one of the lightest recoiling magnum cartridges around. truly one of the best to use if you hunt the west.