What rifle

Hey what do you think would be the best rifle for coyote's. Because one of my dad's friend's likes the 22-250 and another likes the new .204. What do you think would be better of the two. The one who has the .204 said it was supposed to be one of the fastest rifles out there. So I would think if thats true the .204 would be better. What do you think.
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ElkaHolic
The .204 is getting really popular for Predator hunting, but I use the 22-250. It's never let me down yet and it's fun to shoot. :2
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Hunter292
People say they like the.204. But if you ask m e i think they are both good. If had to pick I would pick the 22-250>
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22-250
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I think both are excellent rounds for varmints. Personally, I would go with the slightly larger 22-250 for greater downrange energy plus it could be used (in a pinch) for deer or pronghorn in some states. Reloading components are cheaper and the 22-250 cases can be made from the .308 or .243 which are both very abundant.

Out to about 200 yards or so, either would do well and I seriously doubt any coyote or fox would be able to tell the difference between the two.
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DeadI
My friend has the .204 great rifle, he also has the 22-250 and likes it, but he likes the 204 better. Me however i like the .223 because of how cheap i can get the ammo. Just my ($$)
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.243 win. shoots nearly as flat as a .204 with the right loads; it would be much better. 22-250 would be the better choice, and it is cheaper to shoot, and would do great for deer/antelope w/ the 60 gr. partitions.
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Both are awsome! .204 is a little friendlier on the fur, but doesn't kill with the authority of the .22/250. I use both, and rarely have a loss!

CF :thumb
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220 swift :333
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The bigger the better!!
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brn2hunt
22-250 best yote gun in my opinion
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204 for me :222 :thumb
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HighLander
22-250 or the 204.
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I also like using a .223
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7mm!!!!!! of coarse
22-250 is my vote
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22-250 for the coyotes in my side of the fence
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kadejones2
22-250
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RooDog
I use the 22-250. I hear the 204 is better on fur.
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Shoot both. Then pick the one you can shoot the most accurately.

The bullet getting there faster is not worth a dang if it is off target.

I know they are only coyotes but they deserve the best bullet placement you can give them, same as deer.
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badgersniper
I'm with meathunter the 220 swift is superior. But given your choices go with the 22-250. I shoot one also, and the downrange benefits far outweigh the benefits of the 240. If the wind blows at all where you live you will appreciate the 22-250.
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i just started using my .308
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I can't believe no one has mentioned th .17 rem. Check out the Coyote Gods site. He lives by the centerfire .17 rem.

I use a .243 wssm myself. Go figure.
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bigbuck92
ya lots of people like the 17 but i dont from what ive seen it doesnt pack enough punch
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oldcp
I love my 222 it's an oldy but a goody
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