204 Ruger vs .22-250 for night coyote/bobcat?

[okhunter]

It surely has been.. but I have reason to be optimistic. Things have changed since then. I have friends in trapping organizations and some that are state nuisance control operators for the wildlife department.

Texas is really steps ahead of us, I wish the great guys at the ODWC would see this and act. As most of us know, the ODWC is self funded. You’re starting to see them run so many raffles on Facebook, email newsletters and on the GoOutdoors app to make extra money. In the next few years they will be taking as much of a hit from the economic issues as the private citizens are. They cut the limit on trout “because of the rising cost”, that was before our supply chains went to hell in a hand basket.
I’d like to see Oklahoma sportsman afforded the same opportunities as Texas where applicable, new ideas that would open doors to growth…opposed to fighting the dollar.

Texas Parks and Wildlife started the Toyota Sharelunker program that excites and draws fisherman from surrounding states to chase these mammoth fish. They are loaned to the program, where the eggs/fry are maintained until released as fingerlings back into Texas waters.

We have untapped potential here, the predator night hunting exemption is just a small drop in the bucket.

I have some knowledge of what you may encounter down the road with this. Shoot me a pm with your phone number and maybe I can help you out some.

 

[407]

I have some knowledge of what you may encounter down the road with this. Shoot me a pm with your phone number and maybe I can help you out some.

 

[407]

I have some knowledge of what you may encounter down the road with this. Shoot me a pm with your phone number and maybe I can help you out some.

I’ve kept quiet on this but it’s is now on its way to Gov Stitts desk! Just keeping you updated.

 

[okhunter]

I’ve kept quiet on this but it’s is now on its way to Gov Stitts desk! Just keeping you updated.

Yay!!! Now you can shout it from the rooftops!! Good job!

 

[adamsredlines]

Man, looking through different manufacturers websites and I think I found one that has what I want. Awesome, right?


Threaded barrel: check!
1:14 twist: check!
Detachable mag: check!
"Long" barrel: check!
Sold in US: NOPE!

Tikka T3x Super Varmint looks sweet but it doesn't appear to be available in the states.

 

[adamsredlines]

Year later, still dreaming. Looks like Savage has two new offerings that are pretty close so maybe they'll pan out?

Slower 1:12 twist, AICS mags, threaded..but straight pull bolt action. Not sure if I want that.
https://www.savagearms.com/content?p=firearms&a=product_summary&s=57657
Slower 1:12 twist. AICS mags, threaded carbon fiber barrel, traditional bolt action. This may be a bit better suited for what I want.

https://www.savagearms.com/content?p=firearms&a=product_summary&s=57931

 

[adamsredlines]

Savage still "coming soon". Ho hum!!

 

[adamsredlines]

Still no sign of that Savage. I see Ruger now offers the American in 204 that takes AR mags. May just bite the bullet and settle on .204

https://ruger.com/products/americanRifleRanch/specSheets/36919.html

 

[dennishoddy]

Still no sign of that Savage. I see Ruger now offers the American in 204 that takes AR mags. May just bite the bullet and settle on .204

https://ruger.com/products/americanRifleRanch/specSheets/36919.html

My buddy hunts with an AR in .204. Kills coyotes just as dead as the .22-250. The difference in velocity is just a hundred FPS but the .22-250 does so with a heavier bullet. Dead is dead though.

 

[Johnny]

The 204 needs a longer barrel to be optimized. I believe it has to be 24” minimum.

Also the 204 is defining loud without hearing protection.