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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="mcseal2" data-source="post: 565139" data-attributes="member: 22030"><p>I'm guessing my post on your last topic kinda swayed your opinion toward the 204 and wanted to play devils advocate a little. As I said before I've killed only 4 yotes with my 204 and hundreds with 6mm bullets.</p><p> </p><p>I think the 204 does a great job on coyotes and is easy on pelts but it requires precision shot placement. Note of the coyotes I shot with it traveled over 10ft, but all were hit solidly in the lungs. Consider your hunting strategy and conditions and make sure this works for you. I personally don't see an AR in 204 as an advantage because I don't consider the 204 ideal for hurried shots at second or third coyotes. It simply requires better shot placement than a 6mm cal round to anchor coyotes and that is difficult on moving or nervous yotes after the first shot is fired. I don't personally see the 22 calibers as much better than the 204 in this regard with most bullets. Every time I drop below 70gr of bullet weight I start getting runners on poor shot angles with the exception of the 22 cal 60gr partition. The 6mm has just shown me very few "runners" at tough angles or when I made a poor shot. It has heavier bullets with more shrapnel and penetration which makes it a little more forgiving. You won't notice it on a broadside yote, but when his buddy is running off and you hit him solidly in the butt the 6mm does enough damage to shut him down.</p><p> </p><p>I don't want to downgrade the 204 because it does a great job with good shot placement. Just wanted you to consider how it fits your hunting situation. The 70gr ballistic tip or 75gr V-max rarely exit a coyote for me and if they do a recovered yote with an exit wound is preferable to a lost one.</p><p> </p><p>Back to the 204, mine has a 23" Pac-Nor 1 in 10 twist barrel. I like a shorter rifle for calling around cover where bobcat may appear which is what I built the 204 for. It likes bullets in the 40gr range and they are what I wanted to shoot. It shoots Hornady factory 40gr V-max loads so well I haven't loaded for it yet but when I do I plan to try that bullet and the 39gr Sierra blitzking It had the best BC I've seen for windy conditions. My next choice would be the 40gr Berger. The 45gr Hornady SP would likely work also, but I figure the 204 requires precise bullet placement so I prefer a high BC bullet that is easier to shoot well in the wind.</p><p> </p><p>Hope this helps. I'm a 204 fan but feel that it has limitations.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mcseal2, post: 565139, member: 22030"] I'm guessing my post on your last topic kinda swayed your opinion toward the 204 and wanted to play devils advocate a little. As I said before I've killed only 4 yotes with my 204 and hundreds with 6mm bullets. I think the 204 does a great job on coyotes and is easy on pelts but it requires precision shot placement. Note of the coyotes I shot with it traveled over 10ft, but all were hit solidly in the lungs. Consider your hunting strategy and conditions and make sure this works for you. I personally don't see an AR in 204 as an advantage because I don't consider the 204 ideal for hurried shots at second or third coyotes. It simply requires better shot placement than a 6mm cal round to anchor coyotes and that is difficult on moving or nervous yotes after the first shot is fired. I don't personally see the 22 calibers as much better than the 204 in this regard with most bullets. Every time I drop below 70gr of bullet weight I start getting runners on poor shot angles with the exception of the 22 cal 60gr partition. The 6mm has just shown me very few "runners" at tough angles or when I made a poor shot. It has heavier bullets with more shrapnel and penetration which makes it a little more forgiving. You won't notice it on a broadside yote, but when his buddy is running off and you hit him solidly in the butt the 6mm does enough damage to shut him down. I don't want to downgrade the 204 because it does a great job with good shot placement. Just wanted you to consider how it fits your hunting situation. The 70gr ballistic tip or 75gr V-max rarely exit a coyote for me and if they do a recovered yote with an exit wound is preferable to a lost one. Back to the 204, mine has a 23" Pac-Nor 1 in 10 twist barrel. I like a shorter rifle for calling around cover where bobcat may appear which is what I built the 204 for. It likes bullets in the 40gr range and they are what I wanted to shoot. It shoots Hornady factory 40gr V-max loads so well I haven't loaded for it yet but when I do I plan to try that bullet and the 39gr Sierra blitzking It had the best BC I've seen for windy conditions. My next choice would be the 40gr Berger. The 45gr Hornady SP would likely work also, but I figure the 204 requires precise bullet placement so I prefer a high BC bullet that is easier to shoot well in the wind. Hope this helps. I'm a 204 fan but feel that it has limitations. [/QUOTE]
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