I’ve got three Kimber Montana’s, one in 22-250AI, one in 223 and one in 204, all with different 3-9 scopes on them. My 204 shoots the 35 and 40 grain bullets just as accurately as the other two and I compare the ballistics more with the 22-250 AI than the 223.
Don’t get me wrong I love my 223’s but a 40 grain Vmax, NBT or Berger bullet out of a 204 will kill any coyote around and really does it better than the 223.
Take the time and figure out what’s wrong with your buddy’s gun and fix it, it’ll be well worth the effort.
