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Coyote Hunting - From 10 Yards to over 1,000 Yards
Jack-of-all-trades varmint/coyote round
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<blockquote data-quote="benchracer" data-source="post: 1419903" data-attributes="member: 22069"><p>I don't have personal experience with the .204 Ruger, so I can't tell you much about it. It seems hard core prairie dog hunters really like the .20's. Based on the cartridge guide below, the .204 Ruger appears to be capable of running with the 22-250 in terms of drop and drift:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.accurateshooter.com/cartridge-guides/20caliber/" target="_blank">http://www.accurateshooter.com/cartridge-guides/20caliber/</a></p><p></p><p>From what I can tell, most rifles chambered in 22-250 are also chambered in .204 Ruger, so there doesn't appear to be a big difference in available features.</p><p></p><p>I DO have experience with the 22-250 and like it a lot. It is a true hotrod, capable of fantastic performance. My 22-250 is capable of launching 53 VMAX @ 3900+ from a 12 twist 26" barrel and easily produces sub 1/2 MOA accuracy.</p><p></p><p>Having said that, getting the most from a 22-250 WILL require handloading. Factory ammo tends to give up a LOT of speed and I have yet to see a factory load produce accuracy that I would consider acceptable in a varmint rifle. At least part of the problem with factory ammo is the SAAMI length of 2.350". The standard 22-250 chamber has a lot of freebore. My best handloads have all required OAL to be in the vicinity of 2.430 to produce consistent accuracy.</p><p></p><p>Choosing a rifle chambered in 22-250 is also a tricky excercise. Most factory rifles have a 14 twist, which is obsolescent and should be avoided. A 12 twist is the absolute minimum and a 9 twist is better. With modern bullets like the 53 VMAX, which I consider to be tops among .224 varmint bullets being made today, the 9 twist will not degrade performance. IMO, 9 twist is the way to go. It will give you a level of versatility and ballistic performance that is tough to beat.</p><p></p><p>The best way to get the right twist is to go with a custom barrel. That is the course I took for my personal 22-250. There are a few factory rifles that have the right twist and are worth considering. I notice the OP mentioned that he is considering a 12 twist Savage or a 9 twist Browning, which is wise. Some Savage models can also be had with a 9 twist. If I were looking for a factory rifle, I would personally be looking for the 9 twist Savage.</p><p></p><p>If you are looking for an efficient, turn-key, off-the-shelf package, the .204 Ruger is probably a better choice. For someone willing to make careful choices in how their rifle is set up and how their ammo is loaded (and doesn't mind burning more powder), the 22-250 is capable of performance that no .204 Ruger can match.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benchracer, post: 1419903, member: 22069"] I don't have personal experience with the .204 Ruger, so I can't tell you much about it. It seems hard core prairie dog hunters really like the .20's. Based on the cartridge guide below, the .204 Ruger appears to be capable of running with the 22-250 in terms of drop and drift: [URL]http://www.accurateshooter.com/cartridge-guides/20caliber/[/URL] From what I can tell, most rifles chambered in 22-250 are also chambered in .204 Ruger, so there doesn't appear to be a big difference in available features. I DO have experience with the 22-250 and like it a lot. It is a true hotrod, capable of fantastic performance. My 22-250 is capable of launching 53 VMAX @ 3900+ from a 12 twist 26" barrel and easily produces sub 1/2 MOA accuracy. Having said that, getting the most from a 22-250 WILL require handloading. Factory ammo tends to give up a LOT of speed and I have yet to see a factory load produce accuracy that I would consider acceptable in a varmint rifle. At least part of the problem with factory ammo is the SAAMI length of 2.350". The standard 22-250 chamber has a lot of freebore. My best handloads have all required OAL to be in the vicinity of 2.430 to produce consistent accuracy. Choosing a rifle chambered in 22-250 is also a tricky excercise. Most factory rifles have a 14 twist, which is obsolescent and should be avoided. A 12 twist is the absolute minimum and a 9 twist is better. With modern bullets like the 53 VMAX, which I consider to be tops among .224 varmint bullets being made today, the 9 twist will not degrade performance. IMO, 9 twist is the way to go. It will give you a level of versatility and ballistic performance that is tough to beat. The best way to get the right twist is to go with a custom barrel. That is the course I took for my personal 22-250. There are a few factory rifles that have the right twist and are worth considering. I notice the OP mentioned that he is considering a 12 twist Savage or a 9 twist Browning, which is wise. Some Savage models can also be had with a 9 twist. If I were looking for a factory rifle, I would personally be looking for the 9 twist Savage. If you are looking for an efficient, turn-key, off-the-shelf package, the .204 Ruger is probably a better choice. For someone willing to make careful choices in how their rifle is set up and how their ammo is loaded (and doesn't mind burning more powder), the 22-250 is capable of performance that no .204 Ruger can match. [/QUOTE]
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