204 Ruger - Bobcat Gun

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Hi all, first post here. I’m looking into a predator gun. I’m wanting to purchase a 204 Ruger, I hear it can work pretty well on bobcats and obviously is great on coyotes. I’m wondering what everyone’s thoughts are on this? I looked at the 17 Remington as well, but that seems harder to find ammo and the 204 seems to be easier to find. I’ve had my eyes peeled for a Tikka T3 either lite or varmit but I’m still waiting for the right deal to present itself. Until then, I’ll keep researching. I currently use a .223 for my night setup for coyotes, I just think a gun I could shoot bobcats with during our short daytime Michigan season would be fun, as well as trying to kill a coyote or two during the day with the 204R as well. What are your thoughts and opinions on this? Thanks for any help!
 
I have a 204 Ruger Ultralight I bought when they first came out. Killed a bunch of bobs with the 32gr. V-Max and had no issues with pelt damage.
 
32 gr vmax is usually good for minimal pelt damage in raccoon sized critters.

39 gr blitz king or 40 gr vmax for yotes or anything smaller that you want to separate into pieces.

I like 39 gr blitz kings, cci 450, and H4895 at 3,800 fps.
 
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