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Coyote Hunting - From 10 Yards to over 1,000 Yards
204 Ruger options? Tikka? Ruger?
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<blockquote data-quote="lewwetzel" data-source="post: 1913049" data-attributes="member: 21496"><p>I have three rifles in .204R: a Cooper 21, a CZ 527 Varmint, and Remington LVSF; barrel lengths are 26, 24 and 22 inches, respectively. All are accurate. If I had to pick only one (very hard to do), it'd be the CZ, because size-wise it falls between a target and carry rifle, has a detachable magazine and a nice set trigger (although, if money were no object, a Model 51 Cooper repeater would rank #1!) The CZs are simply stone-cold bargains.</p><p>I can notice a difference in muzzle blast between the three barrel lengths/weights (the .204 is a surprisingly loud cartridge) and also trajectories, generally running 35 grain Bergers out of the short barrel while using longer/sleeker bullets like 39 Sierra Blitzkings for longer-distance work from the other two.</p><p>Never shot a Ruger in that chambering, although I've considered the model with the colored laminated stock; just personally prefer the convenience of a detachable box mag. I do however own a .220 Swift Mark II Target/Varmint and am impressed with its accuracy and build quality, but it sounds like it might be a bit heavier than what you're looking for.</p><p>Bottom line is that the .204 Ruger is an "inherently accurate" cartridge, and it's hard to go wrong with any of the manufacturers' offerings. Basically a matter of what size package fits your needs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lewwetzel, post: 1913049, member: 21496"] I have three rifles in .204R: a Cooper 21, a CZ 527 Varmint, and Remington LVSF; barrel lengths are 26, 24 and 22 inches, respectively. All are accurate. If I had to pick only one (very hard to do), it’d be the CZ, because size-wise it falls between a target and carry rifle, has a detachable magazine and a nice set trigger (although, if money were no object, a Model 51 Cooper repeater would rank #1!) The CZs are simply stone-cold bargains. I can notice a difference in muzzle blast between the three barrel lengths/weights (the .204 is a surprisingly loud cartridge) and also trajectories, generally running 35 grain Bergers out of the short barrel while using longer/sleeker bullets like 39 Sierra Blitzkings for longer-distance work from the other two. Never shot a Ruger in that chambering, although I’ve considered the model with the colored laminated stock; just personally prefer the convenience of a detachable box mag. I do however own a .220 Swift Mark II Target/Varmint and am impressed with its accuracy and build quality, but it sounds like it might be a bit heavier than what you’re looking for. Bottom line is that the .204 Ruger is an “inherently accurate” cartridge, and it’s hard to go wrong with any of the manufacturers’ offerings. Basically a matter of what size package fits your needs. [/QUOTE]
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