Re: All inclusive predator calling thread
[Re: Aaron Proffitt]
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Elitebowman, my 204 is a Ruger M77 Hawkeye special edition made for the FBU as a one of a kind for the NTA convention in New York in 2008, bolt action matted stainless Composite stock, I did put a Timney trigger in. I have an Eagle Eye Optronics adjustable illuminated 6X24X50 scope on it and yes it can shoot just as far as any 22-250 as thats what it displaced I was using for decades. I am a solid Ruger fan, however I feel that most fine gun makers would do this caliber fine service as well
Was just about to buy one when my friend put in for the raffle for me when I found out they were having it on the raffle. I'm in the scope more than the raffle tickets cost me, one of the few times in my life I really won something nice !
My boy builds AR's and I'm going to have him build on on that platform as soon as parts come available, I've always wanted a caliber with the knockdown at the ranges I shoot in an auto, this one is what I feel would be perfect for me.
The best thing I like about this caliber is staying on shot in the scope, no heavy recoil more like a 223 really but the speed and power are comparable to the 22-250. Such a great feeling to be able to see where you hit instead of just picking them up after the shot. I plan on reloading solids as soon as I'm set back up for reloading.
I've not been bothered by wind or distance either, but must confess I still don't take long shots unless dogs are standing barking and don't leave, I always carry a range finder, and use it first on those dogs due to distance.
It's a great caliber you won't be disappointed with it !
Sorry if my opinions or replies offend you, they are not meant to !
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Re: All inclusive predator calling thread
[Re: adam m]
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Maybe I missed it what is a good overall caliber for all around predator hunting? I don't want to destroy bobcats and fox. I just want to put them down not explode them Adam, give me a shout sometime. Heck , I wouldn’t mind going back to NM. Far as fur friendly calibers go , I’m an ardent fan of sub-.20 calibers with good bullets . Not varmint bullets with plastic in them , but solid performers like Berger .
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Re: All inclusive predator calling thread
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Thank you Gritguy for the reply. . I don't want the AR style gun, just an automatic , regular style gun. If they make an auto in that style. I am just getting into calling more, just got a Patriot, FOxpro. I want to get as good at killing Yotes as I am with Turkey and deer calling. Would like to have a gun I can shoot well up to at least 200 yards. I have a 22 mag. and I know I can't hit that well out to that with this gun, and my 243 is bigger than I want to save the pelts.
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Re: All inclusive predator calling thread
[Re: Aaron Proffitt]
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Adam and il. trapper,
Far as I’m concerned two calibers are the cat’s meow for ammo availability . The . 17 Remington/Fireball and .204 Ruger. There are other great ones by Calhoon , . 19 Calhoon comes to mind .
Here’s the deal. If we’re talking called predators, .204 on down are spectacular as long you don’t use a bullet designed for prairie dogs. And choose your shots carefully just as you would Big game hunting.
Fact of the matter is , I’ll never understand blowing up good fur . Never.
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Re: All inclusive predator calling thread
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I use a 22 Hornet for fox and coyote, I have a friend that uses a 17 Hornet, 25gr hollow points I’m very intrigued by the . 17 Hornet.
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Re: All inclusive predator calling thread
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I've carried both shotgun and rifle and there have been hands down more times I wish I had the shotgun than the rifle than the opposite. Shotguns with the right load and right choke are deadly when calling and the pelt damage isn't that bad. Second that 100% .
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Re: All inclusive predator calling thread
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What size shells would you guys suggest if shooting a 12 ga shotgun?Would be for fox. Usually i use my .22 mag,have killed alot of fox with it.
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