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I shoot all three calibers, 204, 22-250 and 220 Swift. Despite what most people will say who never shoot all three at range the 204, 40 gr is the hands down winner. Check the ballistics, energy and wind deflection at 500+ yards. The 204 rules beyond 500 yds and is comparable to the other calibers fr...

The 32 gr v-max of BK is pleanty for a coyote out to 350-400 yards. The 40 Gr V-Max or 39 gr BK is good on a coyote out to 500+ yds. The CZ is an excellent rifle. Be safe and enjoy the hunt.

Thanks, for the link and article which explains why and how the fluted barrel enhances cooling.

Fluting is not just to reduce weight. Cutting an inch off the barrel, which I beleive is misguided advice, will cost you approximately 30-40 fps in velocity. Shortening the barrel will not overcome the second and perhaps most important benefit of fluting which is to increase the external surface are...

Varmonter: A sub-caliber shot is not necessairly one-hole. If measured from center to center it would be less than .204 or sub-caliber. You can also measure widest points and then subtract .204. Example: Three shot group measures .340 at widest points (.340 -.204 = .136 shot group) which is less tha...

Other than a trigger change, from factory to a Timney, no other modifications were made made to the Howa's.

Sub-caliber does in fact mean the shot group measures under .204 or .224 for the 22-250; essentially the bullets overlap. I noted with interest in a recent magazine article testing various rifles of different calibers the only rifle to shoot sub-caliber was a Weatherby Sub MOA which is made by HOWA ...

I have owned each of the rifles you mentioned. Please note - "owned". The best and most accurate rifle in my opinion out-of-the box is made by HOWA (1500 Varminter). I have now set up nine of these rifles in 204 and 22-250 caliber for fellow varmint shooting friends. Each will shoot sub-ca...

What barrel length is your LB AR-15? Thanks

You might consider the HOWA Sporter - weight 7.6 pounds. Many so called carry-rifles are too light and that impedes accurate shooting even with a rifle such as a CZ which I own. It is very accurate but the standard barrel is only good for several shots before shot groups open up. This has not been a...

I shoot the 40 V-max in Howa, Remington, CZ and Cooper. They will all consistantly shoot less than 1/2 inch at 100 and have hit many PD's from 350 to 600 yards with each brand of rifle. I owned a Savage that shot fine for the first six rounds then opened up. Sent it to the factory and had the same r...

I had two Savage SSTH Varmint rifles. The 22-250 was a read shooter, sub-caliber shot groups, but would constantly jam the third round. The 204 would open up after 6-8 rounds. I sent the rifle back to Savage with instructions that if it did not shoot 1/4" or less shot group to return my money. ...

The problem with the lack of extreme accuracy is likely a function of the light weight of 6.2 pounds for this rifle. It is extremely difficult to steady a rifle this light. I have the same rifle and cannot shoot better than 1/2 inch shot groups. It is a terrific rifle but will not work well for rapi...

You can adjust the Howa factory trigger down to 2 lbs. However, you will have some creep. Get a Timney trigger, remove and replace one screw, it is that simple. Have it adjusted By Timney to 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds before shipping to you. It will make a fantastic shooter out of your Howa. Best and mos...

The 204 32 or 40 grain is more than enough for any coyote. Obviously the 40 gr is better for a long shot - 300+ yards.