204 ruger vs 22-250

Both work but both require a good bullet choice. I prefer a .204 for several reasons. For night hunting, less recoil so you can still see what happened. Not that a 22-250 doesnā€™t work, just more recoil. Also, if saving fur the .204 is generally better but once again, need to have careful bullet selection. My opinion is that there currently isnā€™t a mass produced big manufacturer bullet that is any good for coyotes. I want a bullet that can handle high speed, drops the coyote immediately, no exit, no damage.
 
So, I haven't played with a 204, I have 223, 22-250, 243, and such. Its hard to beat a 22-250 or 243 on yotes. I've got a 1:14 twist tikka 22-250, shot about 30 coyote with it this year. Win varmit x 55gr has been dynamite. As others said, a 22-250 will do all a 204 can, but not vice versa. As for the 220 swift topping the 22-250, well, maybe depending on who's handloads are hotter, but I know my 22-250 ammo availability is alot better. Is anyone offering the 220 in a factory clambering still?

As for the rifle, with any of them, check aftermarket chassis support. Savage generally makes a shooter, when I buy a coyote rifle, I want these features. Threaded barrel for a can, aftermarket chassis availability, detachable magazine. And a twist compatible with my intended bullet.
 
I know this is an old thread but I shoot both calibers on coyotes. And my sample size has grown from just a few to over 200...so I do have a opinion on what works, at least up here in the Great White North.
The 204 kills coyotes....but it does not compare to the 22-250 in Drt's. Which I feel is far superior.

For a calling cartridge it's OK...but it is my least favorite of all my setups.
As far as accuracy in my setup and loads it is great.(Best bullet is a 40g Burger at around 3760 ish.)
 
Love my .204 also, I shoot 45 grain soft points all home loads at 3450 fps.it is a great load for fur hunting around here. It took us quite awhile to get the load where I wanted it but when we finally found that special load my buddy loaded 300 of them for me. I just wish that bullet was still made. We searched hard a couple years ago to find more and found a fella out west that had 1,000 of them and I bought all of them from him. I do also like the .223 for around here in NW.pa. we aren't shooting super long distances at all. I honestly do not have any experience with the 22-250.
 
While we don't not shoot a 204.i do have a couple of it's kissing cousins, two 20P's a 22-250 and 22-250 AI. I've killed coyotes with all of them. My 22-250s are set up as open country coyote rifles, my one 20P is set up as an open country varmint rifle and the other as a closer cover calling rifle, each has its place.

Just starting out id go with the 22-250. Nerves, not waiting for the perfect shot, and spinners and runners occur. With the 22-250 there will be no angst that you bought too light of a rig.

As far as the Axis, I'd rather shoot an Axis than sit at home waiting to afford a more expensive rifle. If your buying a package rig with a scope, shoot it to start. See what your needs are and upgrade the glass when you can afford it.
 
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