204 bolt action options?

[Jamie D Van Roekel]

I have a friend looking for a 204 bolt action. He is a working stiff so nothing to crazy.

Wandering what would be a good option. Be used for coyotes mostly. Also if any of you guys have anything you might want to part with. Thanks.

 

[Luvthunt]

Used a Savage with the Accu trigger on PDs for several years.

 

[BeeMaa]

Ruger American is another less expensive option and still has an adjustable trigger. Some even come as a package deal with a Vortex scope for just over $700.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1020303713

And don't forget that a MSR would be an option as well. Found this on GB for just over $1K and would be great for coyote and quick follow up shots. Also really good for adding thermal clip-on optics to your scope.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1008171534

 

[SkullKeeper]

Remington made a 700 with a bull barrel in 204. I have one and it did very well with factory federal ammo. I remember when I first got it I put 7 shots inside a playing card at 500 yards. At the time they weren’t very expensive, not sure if they still make them.

 

[Slope77]

CZ 527 if you can find one.

 

[Hogpatrol]

Outlier here, go with a .223. Working stiff budget rifle and ammo. Savage is about as cheapest you can get. Put the money saved on the Ruger to a good scope.

 

[John the Electrician]

CZ 527 if you can find one.

I have a CZ 527, crazy accurate.

 

[Lone Star Bluegrass]

Every 527 I ever shot was a hammer. Hard to believe that CZ dropped it. And that they never made the LH 527 in 6.5 G.

 

[Frederik]

I own a Howa 204 ruger, bull barrel iyts shoots like a lazer.
Should not be expensive.

 

[Hunter4752001]

I have no particular beef one way or the other. But I would question the future of the cartridge. It seems some of the rifle manufacturers have dropped the calibre from their line-up. Probably due to lack of sales than relative effectiveness.

 

[Tintin]

I've also got 2 x Howas in 204 Ruger, a 'Mini' action and a short action heavy barrel - both very accurate, good triggers. I love the cartridge, flat, hard hitting. As @Hunter4752001 mentioned, sadly a few makers are not chambering in it now - including Howa and Tikka AFAIK.

 

[Frederik]

I have no particular beef one way or the other. But I would question the future of the cartridge. It seems some of the rifle manufacturers have dropped the calibre from their line-up. Probably due to lack of sales than relative effectiveness.

Luckily I have a local bullet maker making me local mono expaning bullets 32gr and have over 200 pieces of brass should last me a while as I doubt I shoot more than 100 rounds per year with it.

 

[Tbitty]

Remington made a 700 with a bull barrel in 204. I have one and it did very well with factory federal ammo. I remember when I first got it I put 7 shots inside a playing card at 500 yards. At the time they weren’t very expensive, not sure if they still make them.

+1
I have one of these as well. Remington 700 SPS Varmint if I remember the model correctly (although it may be discontinued in .204). It's a tack driver with factory ammo or hand loads.
My brother and cousin bought Savage 11's pretty cheap, 1 added an aftermarket stock, and both have extremely good results. I always wanted one of the Weatherby Vanguard Varmint series, until I bought the Remington and couldn't justify another in the same caliber.

The cartridge itself seems to be incredibly accurate, regardless of the rifle brand or price.

 

[Bullthrower338]

Have a Dakota, Remington and a savage in 204, they are all great. But a lifetime supply of brass and bullets and who gives a shit if they all drop it. I personally don’t think it will go away due to the amount of rifles chambered for it

 

[Hunter-Habib]

Savage offers a good variety.

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