Thanks guys.....

Since I didn't have anything that was really fur friendly for bobcat, nor did I want to buy just for this endeavor, I decided my 22-204 was the best candidate.

I knew the current load I use for coyote, a 75 Berger VLD at 3075 would be a bit much, so I decided to pursue a reduced load.

I had plenty of Ballistic Tip on hand, in 40, 50, & 55 grain, and decided to stick with the biggest, hoping they would hold together, & not blow a big hole out the backside.

Powders on hand to try, were IMR 4227, IMR 4198, BLC-2, and some old H-322. Temps were 70*, all shot at 100 yards.

H-322 was up 1st, started at 22.1 @ 2774, went to 23.8, at 3127. Best was 23.8 with a .410" group, but too fast for my liking.

Next, BLC-2. start at 23.3 @2674, went to 26.4 @ 3034. Best was 26.4 with a .470" group. Too fast again.

Next, 4198. Start at 18.9 @ 2678, went to 20.9 @ 2933. Tie at 19.9 & 20.4 with a .375" & .385".

Last up, 4227. Started at 16.3 @2646, went to 18.3 @ 2867. Winner was 17.8 @ 2789 with a .640", backed up with two 5 shot groups, a .530" and .740".

This is the planned load, which is why I asked about the 55's at 27- 2800.

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