I'm after another rifle, I already have a .22hornet and .243. My license is due for renewal soon, torn between a .223 or .204 for dedicated NV fox rifle. Any help to make my mind up?
Whilst there is no doubt the 204 will shoot flatter, it just cant compete with the versatility of the 223 in my opinion. And just so you know, i was torn between the 2 when i was shooting hares for cash.
With a 40gn vmax and a gut load of Re7 it shoots flat enough for 200m head shots on hares. If you can shoot better than that consistantly good luck to you.
With a 55 gner im confident on and goat or small pig that comes my way.
Selection of projectiles is massive.
I have a hb sako snd a skinny ruger in 223. Theyre great. Snotted a couple of young fallow with the riger a few weeks back. Perfect.
does it not need to be a minimum of 22 calibre cf for small deer? ive got a fast 1:10 26 inch bergarra on my 204 and it stabalises the 45 hornadys no problems but ive never seen 50 or 55's, id love to give them a try though.
Not anywhere in the uk as .22 is the minimum for the smaller size species plus I'm guessing you can only get varmint bullets which won't be ideal.Anyone shoot a fast twist .204 shooting 50/55 grain Berger bullets? Deer legal for certain species in certain places and perfect for varminting.
I doubt a 1:10 will stabilise the 50's certainly not the 55's as a 1:7 is recommended due to their length.
I don't shoot deer as there is none where I'm from but I thought it was minimum of 1000ftlb energy from a minimum of a 50 grain bullet or heavier.
Steve
I doubt a 1:10 will stabilise the 50's certainly not the 55's as a 1:7 is recommended due to their length.
I don't shoot deer as there is none where I'm from but I thought it was minimum of 1000ftlb energy from a minimum of a 50 grain bullet or heavier.
Steve