August 21, 2012, 09:56 PM | #1 |
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.204 Ruger for coyotes
Found a Rem. 700 SS SPS sporter barrel in .204 Ruger and topped it off with a Buckmaster 4.5x14. What's your favorite factory load and and hand load recommendation. Going to shoot it Saturday with Hornaday VMAX 32 gr.. I'll let you know how it goes!
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August 21, 2012, 10:16 PM | #2 |
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Good luck, for the critters I would try the 40 gr v-max it has better cofficent balistics even better than the .223/5.56.
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August 21, 2012, 11:09 PM | #3 |
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I don't use factory loads but I do use 32 gn V-max in my Ruger #1 in 204.
Shot several coyotes, never shot one twice. The 204 works. I like the velocity of the 32 grainers.
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August 29, 2012, 10:41 PM | #4 |
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Wow do I like the .204, accurate with the 32 gr vmax and I'm plannng to try it on coyotes this weekend.
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August 30, 2012, 04:02 PM | #5 |
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It is a great cartridge for a coyote. Cliff
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August 30, 2012, 08:42 PM | #6 |
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Great coyote gun. Bang, flop.
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