Varmit Round Question

[busch-dog]

I'm looking to do some Coyote hunting after a trip out west on ranch land. Had a blast picking them off with a friend's .223. My question is do they make a light Varmit round for my 7mm-mag. Would save me from buying another gun and get more use out of the one I have....Thanks, Busch

[FREEPOP]

I believe 140 grain is about the lightest I've seen on the shelves. I don't believe that gun would be "fur friendly" reguardless of the bullet.

Good luck :)

[QuakrTrakr]

http://www.federalpremium.com/ballistics/Ammo_Search.aspx?act=choose&firearm=1&s1=1
140gr is the smallest Federal makes. It's a Nosler, so it may do some hide damage.

[Huntsman27]

110-115gr Hollow points, but they are not fur friendly. Ive shot fox with them and you could drop a bowling ball through the hole it made. One other option is the reduced recoil jobs. If fur isnt a concern [pictures are always good] go ahead and use it.

[WAUB-MUKWA]

Also if you reload those rounds don't go goofy and use the max charge stay from the light to medium. My .270 shoots out past 400yds at the coyotes and only a couple times out of 2-3 dozen coyotes shot have had the shoulder blown out.

[busch-dog]

Sounds like I need to save my allowance money for possibly a .223...I do a little taxidermy as a hobby and would like to do something with the hides...thanks

[busch-dog]

Looking at the Bass Pro ad. I'm guessing a .17 is too small for coyotes and possibly a .243 is on the larger side...?

[QuakrTrakr]

Looking at the Bass Pro ad. I'm guessing a .17 is too small for coyotes and possibly a .243 is on the larger side...?

.17 Rem? or .17 HMR? The centerfire might be ok, but the rimfire's probably a little light.

[Huntsman27]

are the 204,223,22-250,243 of course there are many others 22 Hornet, 222, 220 Swift, 17 Rem, 17 Fireball, and many more. Thats just centerfire....some use 17 HMR, 22 Mag and 22 LR. Some use shotguns or handguns.
Just depends on your application, day or night hunting and other variables.

[BURNiNATOR]

are the 204,223,22-250,243 of course there are many others 22 Hornet, 222, 220 Swift, 17 Rem, 17 Fireball, and many more. Thats just centerfire....some use 17 HMR, 22 Mag and 22 LR. Some use shotguns or handguns.
Just depends on your application, day or night hunting and other variables.

I have a Remington 700 SPSS in .243 WIN. Of the larger woodchucks I've shot dead on, there has been zero fur damage. However, if you shoot them off center or in the back, you will tear off a good chunk. I'm using federal premium ammo w/ 55 gr nosler ballistic tips. They turn their insides to mush, but often leave the fur intact.

The .243 is also excellent for White Tail...

[tracker14]

I bought a .204 and paid about $240.00 and then bought the scope. I shot it yesterday and got it sighted in to 1" groups at 103 yds with 32 grain v-max hornady's. They are 4225 fps and are flat at 200yds 4.1"@300yds 13.1"@400 and 29." @500yds. But everyone has there choice on how they like to shoot. Hope this helps Jeff

[oaks]

If you have someone to reload for you they make 115 gr. bullett in the 28 cal. I loaded some for my 7X57 and was quite pleased with the results.
Oaks:

[Crowhunter]

If you are not going to do anything with the fur it will not matter ,even the 22-250 and 243 mess them up some of the time .Bud

[chris_kreiner]

I had a .223 a few years ago and wish I hadn't gotten rid of it. I am looking at purchasing another one soon. The rounds are cheap and they shoot great.

[varminthunter]

is a .204 smaller than a .223?

[QuakrTrakr]

is a .204 smaller than a .223?

A .204 is a 20 caliber, and a .223 is a 22 caliber. yes.

[tracker14]

Hey arron the shell is a rem 222 necked down to a .20cal 32 grain and 40 grain 4225 fps

[QuakrTrakr]

Hey arron the shell is a rem 222 necked down to a .20cal 32 grain and 40 grain 4225 fps

I'm handloading 39 grain Sierra BlitzKings and I'm getting 3780fps out of it. :D

[tracker14]

Is reloading the .204 pretty costly? I've never reloaded rifle cases. Is it hard to find the bullets? what would I be expecting to pay for stuff to get started?

[QuakrTrakr]

Is reloading the .204 pretty costly? I've never reloaded rifle cases. Is it hard to find the bullets? what would I be expecting to pay for stuff to get started?

Not at all. I think I paid $80 for a press and scale, $20 dies, $20 brass cases, $23 powder, $20 bullets, $3 primers. That's for 100 rounds. Once you buy the tools, you can do any caliber you want with new dies. The best thing is you can fine tune your bullets to what your gun likes best. The real problem is, you'll enjoy it so much, you'll shoot more, and spend more than you planned on. Ohhh DARN!;):D

[tracker14]

Not at all. I think I paid $80 for a press and scale, $20 dies, $20 brass cases, $23 powder, $20 bullets, $3 primers. That's for 100 rounds. Once you buy the tools, you can do any caliber you want with new dies. The best thing is you can fine tune your bullets to what your gun likes best. The real problem is, you'll enjoy it so much, you'll shoot more, and spend more than you planned on. Ohhh DARN!;):D
I think I'll get me a press and supplies is there a good book out there that will help a beginner in loading rifle loads? This is my funnest gun to shoot. I think that this gun alone is my new hobby. Jeff

[QuakrTrakr]

I think I'll get me a press and supplies is there a good book out there that will help a beginner in loading rifle loads? This is my funnest gun to shoot. I think that this gun alone is my new hobby. Jeff

If you want to start out inexpensively, try a Lee press. http://www.leeprecision.com/html/index.html
www.midwayusa.com or http://www.natchezss.com will have everything you'll ever need. Get a Midway full catalog and get a reloading manual to get the basics. Try to find the newest edition because the .204 is such a new cartridge, many don't have loads for them. A great resource is http://www.204ruger.com/ Just start reading. I agree. This is my favorite gun to shoot.

ps. Here's some loads. http://www.handloads.org/loaddata/default.asp?Caliber=204%20Ruger&Source=&Type=rifle

[tracker14]

Thanks again!

[QuakrTrakr]

Thanks again!

You bet!