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Originally Posted by WinFwt
Falcnr, I think you will be happy with a .204.
Been shooting a Savage Model 25 LVT in .204 Ruger with a 1:12 twist for a number of years. Mild recoil, very accurate, fun to shoot.
Have had good results with Sierra 39 Blitz Kings and Nosler 40 gr. BT Varmint bullets over 25.5 grs of Benchmark. With the heavier barrel I don't mind sitting in the gopher patch with this one and will switch between my 22-250 and 17 HMR as shots/barrel temp/distance, etc dictate.
Unfortunately it has not performed that well with the lighter 32 & 33 grain bullets. Although, having said that, I am still trying to work up a load with some Hornady 33 gr. V-Max and Berger 36 gr HP's. The latter is showing promise.
I will tend to pick up my Winchester Featherweight in .223 when I want to chase coyotes, only because it is a lighter rifle.
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Good stuff. The .204 has interested me for a few years. I keep hearing how good the blitz kings are (if we can find them). If they shoot that well it makes sense to stick with what works.