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Posted by browning204 (Member # 821) on July 20, 2006, 05:13 PM:
I was wondering what you guys thought would be a better selection for the eastern coyote, 32grain v-max or the 40grain accutips. I am sighted in with the 32 right now but am thinking if I should go heavier for penetration. Thanks
Posted by DAA (Member # 11) on July 20, 2006, 06:14 PM:
I would try the 40, and use it, if your rifle shoots it well.
Even better, try the Hornady 45 gr. ammo, if you can get ahold of it. And again, if your rifle shoots them well.
Or if you handload, get ahold of some Berger 35's, or 40's.
Any of the above will be a better bullet than the 32 Vmax for coyotes.
- DAA
Posted by TA17Rem (Member # 794) on July 20, 2006, 06:30 PM:
DAA pretty much covered it.
Posted by browning204 (Member # 821) on July 21, 2006, 01:29 PM:
thanks!
Posted by Pilgrim on Earth (Member # 314) on July 24, 2006, 05:50 AM:
I'm not a fan of the vmax bullets. Never tried the accutips. I like Berger 40gr HP. You might give Calhoon 33gr "double HP's" a try. If you're looking for loaded ammo with some of these bullets, you might give these guys a whirl:
http://www.thehuntingshack.com/catalog/retail/hsmrifle/204ruger.htm
My .204 does pretty good with their 40gr berger loads.
Posted by claimbuster (Member # 904) on July 24, 2006, 01:25 PM:
My 204 really likes the SIE 39gr. BK the best. Shoots bad with either V-Max, doesn't do well with Bergers or Noslers. Got 250 Calhoons and will be trying them next.
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