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Other Hunting => Coyote, Small Game, Varmints => Topic started by: batch on April 30, 2009, 06:20:38 PM

Title: .223 or .204
Post by: batch 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
Title: Re: .223 or .204
Post by: Red Dawg 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.
Title: Re: .223 or .204
Post by: Straight Shooter 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).
Title: Re: .223 or .204
Post by: catwithboost on April 30, 2009, 07:13:55 PM: I have a 204 and 223. I would go with a 223 for coyotes any day.
Title: Re: .223 or .204
Post by: batch on April 30, 2009, 07:34:18 PM: thanks for the input