ORIGINAL: DANTHEHUNTER
I have a brother in law that has one.We shoot/hunt together all the time. If you didnt know it I am a .220swift man, And have also had a 22-250 for several years.When they introduced the .204 I took a long hard look at it. But it just did appeal to me.Now my brother in law like his alot,but I just dont see the point of a .20cal.Sure it will kill a yote,sure it is fast,but what is the advantage over a swift? It has been here since the 30's and is still the one always compared to when speed or varmint rifles are mentioned.I guess someone will have to show me something it will do that a 22-250/.220swift wont.As far as rifles I do like ruger rifles,they offer it in a M77MKII target grey and that rifle is pretty tough to beat.Here is mine.
the main reason I bought it, is barrel life. I figured I would test hornady/ruger's theory that it should have twice the barrel life as 220swift due to 1/3 less powder but BC of a 45-55gr bullet. Thats the reason I got it in a encore barrel. That way, I can just change out barrels, if I burn it up.
Do I buy that theory all together? No way, I like to test things out for myself.