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Offline shadowchaser

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.204
« on: November 14, 2010, 09:27:39 PM »
Has anyone used one of these on fox and if so what is your opinion?  I just got a .223, but the .204 still has my eye.
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Re: .204
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2010, 03:22:58 PM »
IMO....the 204 Ruger is for coyotes and chucks..It to powerful using factory ammo for fox.  If you have a 223 you might want to get yourself a 17 Rem or a 17 Fireball..  All the people I know that get a 17 CF...Say they would never get rid of it or say why didn't I do this sooner?
I like the 17 CF so much that I have three of them...I also have a 204 Ruger Encore Barrel and when I use that it's strictly for chucks and on coyote hunts...I suppose you could download the 204 ruger and make them furfriendly... Um but why not just get the 17 CF?

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Re: .204
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2010, 04:36:24 PM »
I keep looking at .17 FB's, but everytime I go to get one something else catches my eye.  I actually don't reload yet, but that is on my list.  Maybe I'll try to move some of the items I have and get some funds ready.  Thx UB.
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Re: .204
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2010, 04:48:00 PM »
204 is a great caliber but UB hit the nail on the head unless you don't want to sell the fur. ;D
"Predators are either active & feeding, semi-active & callable, or utterly inactive & then practically speaking, no call is needed; we're just taking our guns for a walk. We can & should get used to it, & follow their leed cuz they just ain't eager nor apt to follow our’s any time soon!

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Re: .204
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2010, 06:53:30 PM »
+1 to UB.  204 is harsh on fox.
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Re: .204
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2010, 08:59:12 PM »
Sorry that it took so long for a reply but I just opened this one up.  My Savage 25 destroys Fox w/ both the 32 and the 40 Hornady FL.  It is a shame because they were beautiful.  Ther will be a 17 in my life, very soon.  I will be asking some Questions.
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