Hey Tom,
As a fellow LVSF fan, I have 2 of them chambered for the .204 Ruger. I am pretty much a fan of Hornady ammo as well. One of the little rifles favors the 32 grain V-Max and the other the 40 grainer.
I like the 40 grain better as I just like the stability and momentum that a heavier bullet brings downrange, but a coyote hit by one will certainly never know the difference. It'll ruin his day for sure.
Try those 2 loads from Hornady and feed it what it likes, I say.
Jeff