Tell me about it! I shot one a few weeks ago with a .22-250 fmj and it went down, stayed down for a couple MINUTES then hobbled to its feet and got away for good in the brush nearby. Those loads are reduced to about 2,650 mv, I'm curious if the results would be any different with fmj in the vicinity...

Does anyone have experience using fmj bullets in the 204? I'm considering another option for fur friendly loads - a 45 grain fmj loaded to max. velocity, but am wondering what the results would be with a shot through the vitals.....pelt damage?, instant kills, or runners?

Skipper,
That is a good idea. I will look into the Bergers.

Thanks.

Jim, With larger predators like coyotes that may be just right, but I shoot quite a few foxes, and I've found that their small body size will rarely allow for an entrance without exit. I've had grapefruit size holes in prime fur when shooting my 22-250 with factory loads. I want to avoid that as muc...

Does anyone have first hand experience using Blue Dot for reduced velocity loads?

Greetings, long time reader, new member, first post here on the forum. I picked up a Ruger M77 Mk II recently and am looking forward to using it predator calling here in the interior of Alaska. I need to develop a fur-friendly load but have had some difficulty so far. I followed Hodgdon's recommenda...