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Re: Downsides to the 204 for coyotes
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:57 pm
by erich
I just put together a 20 P for coyotes and the 40gr NBT is working for me, I am going to experiment with the 34gr bullet mentioned as soon as my new Rifle Basics trigger gets here.
Bullet selection is the only drawback for a 204, I have a shelf of 224 bullets and most of them are suitable for coyote but only a couple that I would trust for the 204.
Re: Downsides to the 204 for coyotes
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 6:02 pm
by skipper
NICE
Re: Downsides to the 204 for coyotes
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 7:27 pm
by Bill K
Why not trust them, in the right spot ? Lung/heart shots go in, blow and down they go. Here is one with the 32 grain lead free nosler, taken at 90 yrds, in my 20-223. He dropped in his tracks.
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Re: Downsides to the 204 for coyotes
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 3:53 pm
by erich
You don't always get to pick the perfect spot.
The Nosler lead free is a pretty good bullet, I've used the 40gr version in my 22-204 and 5.6x50R Mag for coyotes.
Re: Downsides to the 204 for coyotes
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2021 9:25 am
by Guy M
My coyote hunting opportunities have grown, so I removed the fixed 12x from my CZ varminter in 204, and replaced it with an under-employed 4.5-14x Leupold.
Have some 35 gr Bergers loaded up and ready to go. Just need to get out there and start looking for coyotes!
Guy
Re: Downsides to the 204 for coyotes
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 11:40 am
by tfo
I hear a lot of talk about .204 Ruger splat. Not with a good hunting bullet. I took this hog with a Hornady Vmax, 40g. Admittedly, it is a small hog but, as you can see, there is a lot of tissue damage and bone shrapnel from neck vertebrae. I always try for the neck, especially near the shoulder. The skin is relatively thin in this area and bloods vessels and nerves are relatively close to the surface.file.php
Re: Downsides to the 204 for coyotes
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 1:43 pm
by Bill K