SmallCaliberCentral

Yes the .223 is very good for coyotes. I've seen quite a few killed with it. And some people use it for pronghorn antelope and deer. It's used for deer a lot in Texas. It wouldn't be my choice for big game but it is used for that by some.
Bob

I'd sight it 1" high at 100 yds. My .204 is really accurate with the 32 gr. Nosler Varmageddon and BLC(2) powder, Rem. 7 1/2 primers. I started with 27 gr. and worked up to 30 gr. At 28.5 gr. I got a .169 group. My biggest group was .718. A friend of mine has killed coyotes with the 35 gr. Berg...

Oh wow! So that's a wombat, I didn't realize they were that big. Is there a lot of them there? I'd love to go over there and hunt your varmints.
Bob

Bazz,
excuse my ignorance but, what is that?

I have a 700 Rem. VLS .204. I have really had good luck with the Nosler 32 gr. Varmageddon, BLC(2) powder, Win brass, and Rem. 71/2 primers. Started with 28 gr. powder, worked up to 30 gr. At 29 gr. I shot a .169 group. My biggest group was .718. I would really reccomend the Varmageddon. Gun writer,...

Yeah, Gem State kinda went defunct and a couple of the guys started IdahoVarmint Hunters. Come on out sometime and hunt with us sometime. We have lot's of fun. Bob

Forgot to mention, you can also check it out and get more information on our forum, idahovarminthunters.com/forum
Bob

The Idaho Varmint Hunters are having their annual Coyote Classic calling contest the 10, 11 12 of January. Registration is the 10th at 7:00 p.m. It is open to anyone that wants to enter. If your interested you can contact me for more information.
Bob

My .204 is a Rem. 700 VLS but it really likes 32gr. Nosler Varmageddons and BLC(2) powder, Rem. 71/2 primers. 29 grs. is a medium load and I shot a .169 group with it.

I loaded some Speer 39 gr. TNT's in my .204. I only shot them on paper. They shot pretty good, around 3/4". Not as good as 32 gr. Nosler Varmageddon's. That's the only experience I have with them.

I meant to say that I do quite a bit of reloading, I might be able to help you out there too.
Bob

Hey Varmintcaller,
What part of S.W. Idaho are you in? Maybe we could get together sometime. I do quite a bit of varmint calling.
Bob

I have a Lee .204 case trimmer I ordered it through Midway USA.

I would recommend the 32gr. Nosler Varmageddon and BLC(2) powder. I used them with Win. brass and Rem.7 1/2 primers in my Rem. 700 VLS and shot some really small groups. One measured .169".

I don't mind the roughness, it's the inletting that was very sloppy, gaps around tang and all metal. Guy that did it must have had a Monday morning hangover or something. I talked to a stockmaker and he said he's seen quite a bit of that from Richard's. Anyway, to each his own but they'll never get ...