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.

 

[17cal Fan]

A lot of PD's fell to 32 V-Max pushed by CFE 223 and 34 FBHP Dogtown pushed by 8208. 1/2" groups

 

[Jrjones]

You’re gonna love that thing. My friends are doing well at night w thermals and 40gr vmax

 

[17VLD]

I have that same gun. Mine likes 40 Vmax.

My XR100 actually shoots the 40 Vmax into bugholes too, I was surprised being a twelve twist and 800 feet elevation. Try a box of the factory Hornady stuff it may just surprise you Mike. In reality you cant go too far wrong with a 204, they just plain shoot well.

 

[stacy]

My Remington LVSF 204 loves 35gr Bergers and Varget is a deadly combo

 

[G6br]

My XR100 actually shoots the 40 Vmax into bugholes too, I was surprised being a twelve twist and 800 feet elevation. Try a box of the factory Hornady stuff it may just surprise you Mike. In reality you cant go too far wrong with a 204, they just plain shoot well.

I have a XR 100 and those 40g vmax won't stabilize in mine. But the 40g Bergers and 39 blitzking shoot very well.

 

[AP2020]

Very nice. As others have said choose your bullets wisely for Wiley E. Coyote!

 

[std7mag]

Looks good, @Mike in Oregon.

My designated coyote rifle is a Savage Axis II that I rebarreled with a 24" E.R. Shaw sporter "over run special" barrel.

I did take 2 deer with it the first year. But the 257 Roberts and up seems to put them down much better.

I tried the 75gr Sierra HP Varmint.
Again, was having some inconsistency with terminal performance.

Switched over to the 90gr Sierra BlitzKing. Haven't lost one since.

Pic is a 1" orange sticker at 200 meters with the 75gr Sierra HP Varmint. 5 shots.
Wind caught me out on the last shot.

 

[Matt_3479]

Here’s a yote from this morning with the 20 tactical and 35gr bergers at 262 yards