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204 Ruger vs .22-250 for night coyote/bobcat?
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<blockquote data-quote="dennishoddy" data-source="post: 3696429" data-attributes="member: 5412"><p>I have the .22-250 and buddy has the .204 that we predator hunt with in daylight.</p><p>The cost difference in reloading is in the pennies per round so that wouldn't enter into my calculations as you probably won't be shooting thousands of rounds from whichever you choose.</p><p>The sweet bullet for the .204 is the 32 grain @ 4100 fps although heavier/lighter bullets are available from 24 to 40 grain I think.</p><p>The sweet bullet for the .22-250 is the Winchester 52 grain that will run over 4000 fps. Lighter and heavier bullets are available from 40 grain to 90 grain as it's a .22 with a large selection of bullets available. Twist rates for heavier bullets would need to be faster vs the lighter bullets.</p><p>Most factory .22-250's are 1:12 with some barrels 1:14 best for the .40 grain.</p><p>Head to head using 40 grain bullets the .22-250 will outrun the .204 but most agree that the 52 grain is the most accurate in .22-250.</p><p>Out to 400 yards, there isn't a lick of difference between them more than an inch or so ballistically. It's beyond that where the heavier bullet will start to shine. Kenetic energy along with BC is a wonderful thing during the flight of a bullet at long range.</p><p>Predators don't take a lot of killing so just about any bullet will take them down. If pelt damage is an issue, always go with the varmint rounds to minimize it.</p><p>So with that information, it's up to the OP to decide how far they are comfortable shooting. Up to 400 yards, it's a draw. Past that the .22-250.</p><p>I'm not aware of Nebraska's game laws regarding minimum bullet/caliber for deer hunting, but in Ok the .204 is not legal and the .22-250 is only legal with 55 grain or heavier. I've killed many deer with a 55 gain in .223 so there is that opportunity to have a combo gun.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dennishoddy, post: 3696429, member: 5412"] I have the .22-250 and buddy has the .204 that we predator hunt with in daylight. The cost difference in reloading is in the pennies per round so that wouldn't enter into my calculations as you probably won't be shooting thousands of rounds from whichever you choose. The sweet bullet for the .204 is the 32 grain @ 4100 fps although heavier/lighter bullets are available from 24 to 40 grain I think. The sweet bullet for the .22-250 is the Winchester 52 grain that will run over 4000 fps. Lighter and heavier bullets are available from 40 grain to 90 grain as it's a .22 with a large selection of bullets available. Twist rates for heavier bullets would need to be faster vs the lighter bullets. Most factory .22-250's are 1:12 with some barrels 1:14 best for the .40 grain. Head to head using 40 grain bullets the .22-250 will outrun the .204 but most agree that the 52 grain is the most accurate in .22-250. Out to 400 yards, there isn't a lick of difference between them more than an inch or so ballistically. It's beyond that where the heavier bullet will start to shine. Kenetic energy along with BC is a wonderful thing during the flight of a bullet at long range. Predators don't take a lot of killing so just about any bullet will take them down. If pelt damage is an issue, always go with the varmint rounds to minimize it. So with that information, it's up to the OP to decide how far they are comfortable shooting. Up to 400 yards, it's a draw. Past that the .22-250. I'm not aware of Nebraska's game laws regarding minimum bullet/caliber for deer hunting, but in Ok the .204 is not legal and the .22-250 is only legal with 55 grain or heavier. I've killed many deer with a 55 gain in .223 so there is that opportunity to have a combo gun. [/QUOTE]
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