New Coyote Rifle

[Mike in Oregon]

I got this new Ruger M77 Hawkeye Predator chambered in 204 back from my gunsmith a couple weeks ago, after he did his work. Today I was able to lap the rings and mount the scope. This will become my new primary coyote gun. I'm hoping to find a load using a 35 to 39-grain bullet.

 

[Matt_3479]

Love the 20 cals and 39 gr blitzkings

 

[Mike in Oregon]

That's what I'm actually hoping for.

 

[5spd]

When I built a 20 practical the best accurate bullet was the 39g blitz.

 

[17VLD]

Definitely try the 40 Berger, it will most likely shoot very well and it definitely kills coyotes like Thors hammer.

 

[roband]

Definitely try the 40 Berger, it will most likely shoot very well and it definitely kills coyotes like Thors hammer.

What he said.

 

[TheOtherZilla]

I have that same gun. Mine likes 40 Vmax.

 

[std7mag]

@Mike in Oregon,

Are those factory Ruger rings?

How was the contact before you lapped them?

 

[MDT6BRA]

Very nice, 39 blitzking on top of 8208 around 3900fps

 

[Mike in Oregon]

@Mike in Oregon,

Are those factory Ruger rings?

How was the contact before you lapped them?

Yes, factory rings. Alignment was off slightly. I lapped about 60% and got good results.

 

[Clancy]

Very nice, sensible setup.

I shot out a couple of 204s back when they came out. I’ve been thinking about another!

35 Berger or 39 Blitzking is what I’d go with.