SmallCaliberCentral

I have a few questions as I search for MY altimate fur harvesting rifle. I'm looking hard at the .204 after reading how well it loads down to lighter loads. I've always wanted a .17 Rem but this .204 might just be my ticket.

Q. I assume the 1:12 twist rate is what I want for light bullets. Would that be correct?

Q. Will the AR gas systems have any problems operating if I went with that platform with light loads?

Q. Would the lower muzzle velocity of a short barrel be benificial to me if aiming for light fur friendly
round?

Q. How does the .204 like the shorter barrels?

Q. I know from what I've read already that the .204 can be an awesome round for harvesting yote
pelts, but how about fox?

Thanks

Buy it now and dont hesitate. Great for saving fur. 1:12 will work for 35 grain and lighter and most work with the 39 grain SBK. Not very many 1:12s shoot the 40 grainers very well. My ideal twist would be 1:11. I would not download the 204 for coyotes esp if you are going to shoot 32 grain bullets. I would recommend the 35 or 40 grain Berger or give CRTs new 34 grain a try. The 39 grain SBK is my pill of choice. You will not have any trouble saving coyote hides with any of these bullets mentioned. Seldom will you have a splash hit that will damage the hide with the 39 SBK. I've shot a number of yotes and have never had a splash hit yet. You will be ok with fox in most cases depending on how you hit them. I doubt the 39 sbk would be good for saving fox hides. I haven't shot a fox with my 204 yet. I use my 17 HMR for fox.