Terry Lightle
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22=250
204 ruger vs 22-250
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Notch Johnson
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Arhoades
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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 doesnāt 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 isnāt 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.
Notch Johnson
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As much as I love my .204, Iād probably concede that the 250 is a better all around coyote round.
coyotekilla83
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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.
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.)
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.)
Utahcaller
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The .204 Ruger is a fine Cartridge. I love my little CZ527. It is a great winter calling rifle. I shoot 35 grain Bergers at 3850 fps and keep my shots from 0-250 yards. It kills Coyotes very well at those ranges with very little fur damage.
Good Hunting Chad
Good Hunting Chad