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.223 or .204
« on: April 30, 2009, 06:20:38 PM »
so i am building an ar and am trying to decide on which caliber
i have exerience with the .223/5.56 but cant decide
going to use it primarily on coyotes :twocents:please
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Re: .223 or .204
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2009, 06:29:39 PM »
you will more than likely be further from a decision after we get done with you. But I would say the 223 for sure. You can buy bulk ammo (if you can find it) and I would say if you reload you can shoot it much cheaper.. 204 is a little bit hotter round but not all that much more.

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Re: .223 or .204
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2009, 07:05:25 PM »
 :yeah: I can still find good .223 hunting ammo (with V-Max and TNT bullets) for less than $25.00 per box of 50.  I personally don't own a .204, but I have six .223s.  With my DPMS Lo Pro, I've shot 1/4" groups with Black Hills 50 gr V-Max (blue box).
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Re: .223 or .204
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2009, 07:13:55 PM »
I have a 204 and 223. I would go with a 223 for coyotes any day.

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Re: .223 or .204
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2009, 07:34:18 PM »
thanks for the input
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