What’s your go to predator rifle?

204 AR said:
I have a pair of 243's for day and night, both DPMS G2, which are much lighter/smaller than the typical AR-10 but not as small as a 15. Both lasers with 87's, one the bthp, the other Vmax. IMO those G2's should have caught on in a big way but Rem took DPMS down with them.
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Im not familiar with those gonna look them up. Like the sound of them.
 
AWS said:
I usually have a couple in the truck when I go out and it really depends on the terrain and how far I plan to hike.

If I had to pick it would be a Savage 10 in 22-204 I built it in 2005 and it is topped with a Sightron ll 1.5-6x40mm scope. It doesn't go out much anymore but if I get in a slump it will pull me out of it.

Second would be my drilling 16ga/16ga/6.5x58R, I think because it is so unique. Most of the coyotes have been killed with the shotgun barrels. It is topped with a Leupold 1-4x20mm and handles like a DGR.

Two lightweights, Sako vixen full stock 222 Rem Leupold 2-7 Compact. Rem 700 short pencil barrel in 20P Leupold 1.5-5x20

Two heavies Stevens 200, 20P, Athlon 2-12x40ish, Rem 700 22-250AI Bushnell 4200 2.5-10x40

Honorable mention, Rem 788 222 Rem Bushnell 4500 1.25-4 and Sav 10 223 Rem same scope.

I think any rifle you shoot well works.
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Quite a list and you are correct any rifle you shoot well.
 
I've always taken the golf bag approach. Taken two or three rifles, sometimes a shotgun as well, and chose the one that seemed right or just that I wanted to tote for whatever reason struck my fancy.

Whole bunch of different rifles over the years. I probably can't remember them all. Current golf bag though...

.17 Predator, custom Model Seven
.20-250, Custom Nesika
6-284, Custom Nesika
.223, RRA ATH
12 gage, Benelli M2

All the rifles are suppressed these days too. TBAC U7 on the bolt guns, SiCo Omega on the AR. I'm a daytime caller, don't have any night hunting stuff at all.

- DAA
 
DAA said:
I've always taken the golf bag approach. Taken two or three rifles, sometimes a shotgun as well, and chose the one that seemed right or just that I wanted to tote for whatever reason struck my fancy.

Whole bunch of different rifles over the years. I probably can't remember them all. Current golf bag though...

.17 Predator, custom Model Seven
.20-250, Custom Nesika
6-284, Custom Nesika
.223, RRA ATH
12 gage, Benelli M2

All the rifles are suppressed these days too. TBAC U7 on the bolt guns, SiCo Omega on the AR. I'm a daytime caller, don't have any night hunting stuff at all.

- DAA
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Sounds like a complete line up
 
I’ve shot a lot of different calibers and cartridges over the years, .17’s,.20’s,.22’s,.24’s even my .270…..They have all been great and fun to shoot for sure. I’ve simplified though the last few years. The only gun I seem to use anymore is my 45 year old rebarreled Remington 700 chambered in
.22-250 Ackley Improved…And like DAA, mine wears a Thunder beast ultra 7 Suppressor.

Good Hunting Chad
 
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Utahcaller said:
I’ve shot a lot of different calibers and cartridges over the years, .17’s,.20’s,.22’s,.24’s even my .270…..They have all been great and fun to shoot for sure. I’ve simplified though the last few years. The only gun I use anymore is my Remington 700
.22-250 Ackley Improved. And like DAA, mine wears a Thunder beast ultra 7 Suppressor. I will take my Benelli M2 once in a while too.

Good Hunting Chad
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Sounds like a fine batch calibers
 
Daytime…
Ruger 77 Mark II in 204 Ruger with Leupold VX-R 3x9x40 scope.

Nighttime …
Browning X-Bolt ATACS AU Predator in 204 Ruger with Accufire Noctis Tr1 day/night scope
or
Tikka T3x Superlite In 243 Win. With RIX Leap 3 thermal

Also 2 different Remington 1187’s for tight situations. 1 just beaded 26” or 28” barrel depending on the load. 1 with red dot sight and short 21” barrel
 
hunt0168 said:
Daytime…
Ruger 77 Mark II in 204 Ruger with Leupold VX-R 3x9x40 scope.

Nighttime …
Browning X-Bolt ATACS AU Predator in 204 Ruger with Accufire Noctis Tr1 day/night scope
or
Tikka T3x Superlite In 243 Win. With RIX Leap 3 thermal

Also 2 different Remington 1187’s for tight situations. 1 just beaded 26” or 28” barrel depending on the load. 1 with red dot sight and short 21” barrel
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Sounds like all the bases are covered
 
Oldcoyotetrapper said:
Sounds like all the bases are covered
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It gets it done. If it weren’t for NY laws requiring sub 22 cal centerfire rifles at night in certain units during deer seasons, I would just stick with the 243 now. The 204 has done me well though.

Shotguns don’t see a lot of action, but every now and again I get the urge to get up close and personal!
 
hunt0168 said:
It gets it done. If it weren’t for NY laws requiring sub 22 cal centerfire rifles at night in certain units during deer seasons, I would just stick with the 243 now. The 204 has done me well though.

Shotguns don’t see a lot of action, but every now and again I get the urge to get up close and personal!
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I’ve never killed a yote with a shotgun, hopefully one day.
 
I use several different rifles for Predator Work!

Also use shotguns and TSS ammo for Summertime coyotes in both a 12 GA and 20 GA. One has a red dot and i really like it for calling coyotes in the woods and mountains here

17 TAC 30 gr bullet at 3950 fps its super nice on Fox and Bobcat pelts and still lays a coyote out Hard!

20 TAC 40 gr BIB at 3880 fps is Probably one of the Best Coyote cartridges ive used both day and Night.

My 22-204s get the most use any more for my main Coyote Rigs!

Im shooting 55 Gr Bullets out of the 22-204 at 3650 fps and its just like any good 22-250 lights out on Predators im just using alot less powder too do the same thing!
 
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Chance Doane said:
I use several different rifles for Predator Work!

Also use shotguns and TSS ammo for Summertime coyotes in both a 12 GA and 20 GA. One has a red dot and i really like it for calling coyotes in the woods and mountains here

17 TAC its super nice on Fox and Bobcat pelts and still lays a coyote out Hard!

20 TAC is Probably one of the Best Coyote cartridges ive used both day and Night.

My 22-204s get the most use any more for my main Coyote Rigs!

Im shooting 55 Gr Bullets out of the 22-204 at 3650 fps and its just like any good 22-250 lights out on Predators im just using alot less powder too do the same thing!
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Does sound pretty hot I like that speed
 


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