The most inaccurate rifle I have every owned. I sold it and bought an AR-15.
However, I would use a Remington 710 with a scope, in a 30:06 caliber. A 200 yard shot would be easy and it will drop the coyote instantly. A 300 yard shot might take some practice.
You are sure right there. I have had several Mini-14s and Ranch rifles. They are neat guns and generally satisfactory but accuracy is a real weak point.
I wouldn’t call them awful but they will usually group about 4 to 5 inches at 100 yards. I have never had one which was really accurate.