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You can't even compare a 17HMR to a 204 Ruger!!!!

To answer your question, I have a buddy that has a 204 in a Savage and he says it shoots very very nice. I have not seen it shoot, but I do take his word. I have also seen the groups posted up on the CZ rifles. Very impressive!

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.

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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.

I hear ya brother I to am interested in new rounds .Just have to see it for myself. Do you feel like it is making it's way as a lasting rifle in your gun safe?

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I hear ya brother I to am interested in new rounds .Just have to see it for myself. Do you feel like it is making it's way as a lasting rifle in your gun safe?

I doubt I will be getting a bolt in a 204. Honestly, I think next varmit round will be a 22-250. I am having such a hard time cleaning this gun. One thing because the barrel hole is so small and second because its an encore. I can't really use a guide rod. So you got this cleaning rod, (tipton .17 cal rod), that bends and twists. I have been using wipeout to keep from using too muchof the cleaning rod.

There are alot of people who like CZ and Tikka for accuracy. I would get an encore or Ruger in that caliber for my new coyote gun. Always looking for an excuse to get another gun.;)

I love my Savage rifles with the accu-triggers.