Notch Johnson
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I currently call with an X-bolt in .204. It shoots well, but I am looking at suppressors now. With the cost to thread the barrel on my X-bolt, I thought it might be the time to switch to an AR in .204. With limited options in 204, it looks like that would have to be a build, which I haven't done myself, but have some folks that could help me through it. I was also looking at the benefit of a collapsible stock for my 8 year old to shoot it. I've called in pairs on two different occasions for him this winter, but he hasn't quite made it happen yet.
My question is, what do you guys see as a drawback to making the switch from a bolt gun to an AR, specifically in .204? Yes, I am stuck on .204. Most of my shots are on called coyotes, and relatively close. Obviously I take the longer shots, if the situation is right. I shoot prairie dogs on occasion, but only one or two trips a year. I don't reload, and have been shooting 32 grain Dogtown ammo, but just bought a case of Federal 40 grain Nosler BTs. I would prefer to use the 40s on coyotes, if it shoots well. Thanks in advance.
My question is, what do you guys see as a drawback to making the switch from a bolt gun to an AR, specifically in .204? Yes, I am stuck on .204. Most of my shots are on called coyotes, and relatively close. Obviously I take the longer shots, if the situation is right. I shoot prairie dogs on occasion, but only one or two trips a year. I don't reload, and have been shooting 32 grain Dogtown ammo, but just bought a case of Federal 40 grain Nosler BTs. I would prefer to use the 40s on coyotes, if it shoots well. Thanks in advance.