RE: Should I buy this .204 or not? CONCERNED
A longer barrel doesn't mean it will be more accurate,I have a m77markII compact with a 16 1/2 inch barrel and I have got 5/8 inch three shot groups at 100 yards with black hills ammo,you will lose some velocity but not enough to make a difference in the 204.To be more accurate a triggeror a trigger job on the existing trigger will be better than a longer barrel.A 20 inch tube is about ideal for a packing gun and plenty long enough to outshoot the shooter who ever they may be.the triggers on some ruger aren't great I installed a rifle basics trigger on mine and it's fully adjustable and very smooth and less than $90 a good investment,some of the rugers have an adjustable trigger.Good Luck!!