.204 RUGER FOR YOTES

PAHUNTER1985 · 01-21-2009, 06:24 PM

Do you guys think a .204 ruger is a good choice for coyotes?

bigbucks98 · 01-21-2009, 07:06 PM

i hunt for fur and the 204 is my cup of tea

skb2706 · 01-22-2009, 06:03 AM

This was two weeks ago. These coyotes all hated the .204 Ruger.

Bergcrane2 · 01-22-2009, 06:35 AM

Heck yes! There is hardly any barrel jump so you can see the dog getting smacked.

Howler · 01-22-2009, 06:42 AM

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Do you guys think a .204 ruger is a good choice for coyotes?

yes!!

skb2706 · 01-22-2009, 07:43 AM

My sons first one...............it also had serious issues with the .204.

Jrbhunter · 01-22-2009, 08:16 AM

Take a look at this thread, similar discussion- very different opinions shared.

http://midwestpredator.groupee.net/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/8141018811/m/2691060413

Bergcrane2 · 01-22-2009, 08:29 AM

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ORIGINAL: Jrbhunter

Take a look at this thread, similar discussion- very different opinions shared.

http://midwestpredator.groupee.net/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/8141018811/m/2691060413

I know some guys on this site and trust them. http://www.204ruger.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=18&sid=448d6c270a373e8caf09e48 f440dab8e
I've seen what my Remmy VSSF II can do to critters. It's very deadly. DON"T shoot 32 grain bullets at a coyote. I use 39gr Sierra BK's. Some guys are using 40 and 45grainers.

Jrbhunter · 01-22-2009, 09:46 AM

I can understand Berg, the difference being... you're link is a website attributed to the shooting, buying and promotion of .204 Ruger caliber. The link I provided you provides insight from a few predator callers that I consider to be fairly well experienced and educated in the ways of coyote hunting.

I don't think anyone would argue that a .204 will/can/does kill coyotes. I do, however, believe the majority of succesful predator callers you ask will tell you there are better choices for a calling rifle. The 22 centerfires are undisputed by most as the

To each their own. Mine stays in the safe until I see a crow or groundhog worth playing with.

Howler · 01-22-2009, 12:28 PM

If you are just wanting to kill coyotes and don't give a rats batooty about trying to sell the hide, than there are better choices. BUT for every big hole blown out the back side of a coyote, $4. comes off of the lowly $10. price that they are worth.
Of the 64 coyotes that I've shot with my .204, I lost 3. Simply do to bad bullet placement, no blame can go to the caliber or bullet. I do reload and have used the 35 and 40 gr. bergers, and they both seem to work very well.

Some guys seem to think that you gotta use a .25 cal. even. [8D]