.204 Ruger?
 

So what can you tell me about this cartridge?

How far will it take a coyote?

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RE: .204 Ruger?
 

If you look at the current factory offerings for the .204 they aren't that impressive.

The majority of the.22-250 loads have more retained energy downrange, and flatter trajectory.

The .204 is trying to reinvent the wheel somewhat and isn't really an improvement over the 220 Swift or the 22-250. There may be a really, realy hot load out there somewhere that puts it up with the mainstay varmint cartridges but from what I've seen either of those two is a better choice overall than the .204.

RE: .204 Ruger?
 

I agree with both posts above. Its a good cartridge...but I don't know why anyone would choose it when you've got the .223 that you can shoot all day and not go broke, or the 22-250 that is ballistically superior. (and offers alot more flexibility to the handloader because of available components)

RE: .204 Ruger?
 

I got one. Very flat. But I have very little confidense of taking down a yote. All the groundhogs I shot basically the 32gr bullet has blown up and not penetrated. It shoots .7MOA or better with 32gr and shoots 40gr 2MOA or worse. I wouldn't mindgetting a good 40gr or largerload but doesn't appear it shoots 40gr or larger well for anyone.

RE: .204 Ruger?
 

I will keep my swift! I just dont see the point of it. To me it was like the 17 hmr whats the point of it ? I even have one and I cant get the impressive things that I hear everyone talking about to happen to me with it.One of my brother-in-laws has the .204 and its the same for it. I have my .22 mag and .220 swift that fills all those needs.

RE: .204 Ruger?
 

not that impressive HUH. I've taken a number of coyotes and as for comparing it to to a swift my barrel will last many more rounds. also have a 22-250 love them both.

RE: .204 Ruger?
 

Whats the point small game at 80 yards. maybe it is the shooter and not the caliber

RE: .204 Ruger?
 

They shoot flat and fast, but a 32gr bullet wont do too much damage to a yote and medium range shots. The biggest bullet you can get is a 40gr and thats pretty weak imo. As far as barrel life, they are suppose to last a VERY long time, its some type of new powder that Hornady and Ruger made and its suppose to be awesome, but its not avaliable to the handloader yet.

RE: .204 Ruger?
 

You need to brush up on your facts. A well placed shot at 300 yards with a well designed bullet of 32 grains is deadly. As for the new type of powder what. The barrel life is extend because you need to use abut half the powder to get the same velocities not a new kind of awesomepowder.