.204 vs .223

[muckwa]

Hunting coyotes what is your preference???

 

[3macs1]

223 but only because ammo is easier to get down here. Both will work just fine

 

[Mattones]

I just picked up a Savage Axis .223. I wanted a .243 for the longest time for Coyote hunting. This deal came up and I snatched it. Its up to you though both are great

 

[rral22]

.223 because of heavier bullets. My idea of a perfect coyote gun is a .243/6mm. I think coyotes are very tough animals, so I like heavier bullets. The .204 is fine, but I believe that if you shoot it enough, you will find it just a little light sometimes. You will feel that far less with a 223.

 

[Prdtrgttr]

I've had both and shot coyotes with both. Currently, my preference is the 223.

 

[two-dogs]

. My idea of a perfect coyote gun is a .243/6mm. I think coyotes are very tough animals, so I like heavier bullets.

243/6mm for the added extra, one shot - one quick clean kill

 

[shoota]

223 but only because ammo is easier to get down here. Both will work just fine

There is a lot of .22-250 around any reason for your decision to take the .223?

 

[tylerjwitty]

today i felt underpowered with my 223. causing consirns in my mind

 

[Superbrad]

.223 because of low price and availability over the counter... plus I shot the nato equivalent in the forces.... that being said, if I was a reloader I would go 22-250....

 

[KDX]

.223 or .257 for longer ranges.

 

[DMS1]

Ive had all three and the only one left is my 223. Just found it was my favorite over the others.

 

[gtrussell]

204 is deadly,out to 500 yds.Thats long enough range for me,how about you?

 

[whitetailwoodsarcher]

i had a 22-250 but sold it. i found it ripped the coyote furs up to much. i love my new 223 !

 

[B-78]

I have at least one of each of these, 223, 222, 22-250, 6mm Rem and 204. I take the 204 out for coyotes more than all of the others combined. I find the 204 way more fur friendly than the 223 and better range than the 222. If I don't care about saving a hide because it is not prime anymore the 6mm comes out of the safe.

 

[KDX]

204 is deadly,out to 500 yds.Thats long enough range for me,how about you?

Can it do this?

 

[muckwa]

204 is deadly,out to 500 yds.Thats long enough range for me,how about you?

That's what I'm thinking

 

[muckwa]

I have at least one of each of these, 223, 222, 22-250, 6mm Rem and 204. I take the 204 out for coyotes more than all of the others combined. I find the 204 way more fur friendly than the 223 and better range than the 222. If I don't care about saving a hide because it is not prime anymore the 6mm comes out of the safe.

Thanks for the info .204 is pelt friendly and like you said when the hide don't matter then 300 wsm comes out for me.

 

[dead meat]

Currently using a 204 with 32 gr, bullets, fur friendly and also great on gophers. Will get another 22-250 when the right one comes my way, but have never owned a 223. If fur isn`t an issue and i want long range my 264 mag comes out to play.

 

[gtrussell]

Use what you have,or buy what you like.Always room for more.

 

[tylerjwitty]

Use what you have,or buy what you like.Always room for more.

this is the right answer