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Coyote Hunting - From 10 Yards to over 1,000 Yards
.204 Ruger for coyotes
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<blockquote data-quote="FAL Shot" data-source="post: 572799" data-attributes="member: 27328"><p>I use a CZ 527 with the 26" barrel in 12" twist. The rifles are not now available in the USA, but I saw them still available on the European CZ website. You have to settle for the new 24" barrel that is shorter and fatter if you get it off CZ USA.</p><p> </p><p>My rifle hates 32 grain bullets, but really hits true with 40 grain Hornady V-Max. It also shoots the 45 grain Hornady SP bullet very well.</p><p> </p><p>I did penetration tests with the 40 V-Max and the 45 SP, through 3 stacked clay pigeons that were epoxied together with a blanket in front (to simulate fur ahead of bone), then a 1-lb IMR powder can filled with water, then a bulk plastic coffee can filled with wet newspapers, all taped together, at 100 yards.</p><p> </p><p>The 40 V-Max made it into the plastic coffee can and caused considerable damage to the wet newspaper, but did not exit the plastic coffee can. It was evident that the bullet was breaking up when it entered the plastic coffee can.</p><p> </p><p>The 45 SP blasted through everything and made an exit hole in the coffee can of about the size of a quarter. There was a good amount of damage to the wet newspapers. I would not be afraid to take this bullet whitetail deer hunting. It should blow through a coyote with no problem. Will be very hard on the fur on exit. BTW, the bullet was expanded when it hit the coffee can by the looks of the entrance hole, but definitely holding together.</p><p> </p><p>If you don't want an exit wound, then the 40 V-Max might work for coyotes and it might save the hide. It blows prairie dogs apart with no problem.</p><p> </p><p>My loads are all at least at book max, or possibly a bit over. The CZ 527 is a strong little rifle and shoots the best with full max loads (true of all my CZ rifles). My stock is the walnut American, but you have about 5 stock options with this rifle. The 26" barrel gives me full velocity and little muzzle blast.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FAL Shot, post: 572799, member: 27328"] I use a CZ 527 with the 26" barrel in 12" twist. The rifles are not now available in the USA, but I saw them still available on the European CZ website. You have to settle for the new 24" barrel that is shorter and fatter if you get it off CZ USA. My rifle hates 32 grain bullets, but really hits true with 40 grain Hornady V-Max. It also shoots the 45 grain Hornady SP bullet very well. I did penetration tests with the 40 V-Max and the 45 SP, through 3 stacked clay pigeons that were epoxied together with a blanket in front (to simulate fur ahead of bone), then a 1-lb IMR powder can filled with water, then a bulk plastic coffee can filled with wet newspapers, all taped together, at 100 yards. The 40 V-Max made it into the plastic coffee can and caused considerable damage to the wet newspaper, but did not exit the plastic coffee can. It was evident that the bullet was breaking up when it entered the plastic coffee can. The 45 SP blasted through everything and made an exit hole in the coffee can of about the size of a quarter. There was a good amount of damage to the wet newspapers. I would not be afraid to take this bullet whitetail deer hunting. It should blow through a coyote with no problem. Will be very hard on the fur on exit. BTW, the bullet was expanded when it hit the coffee can by the looks of the entrance hole, but definitely holding together. If you don't want an exit wound, then the 40 V-Max might work for coyotes and it might save the hide. It blows prairie dogs apart with no problem. My loads are all at least at book max, or possibly a bit over. The CZ 527 is a strong little rifle and shoots the best with full max loads (true of all my CZ rifles). My stock is the walnut American, but you have about 5 stock options with this rifle. The 26" barrel gives me full velocity and little muzzle blast. [/QUOTE]
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