Decided on the Ruger .204, but what brand?
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Typical Buck
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Decided on the Ruger .204, but what brand?
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Decided a new Ruger .204 is going to be my next gun, but where do I start on looking for a brand? When I got my .17 there were only a couple that could be relied on 100% and got great reviews, where do I go for .204 info?
Decided a new Ruger .204 is going to be my next gun, but where do I start on looking for a brand? When I got my .17 there were only a couple that could be relied on 100% and got great reviews, where do I go for .204 info?
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RE: Decided on the Ruger .204, but what brand?
Here's a pretty good site on the .204 http://www.rugerhunting.com/forum/
Savage, Kimber, Cooper, Ruger,CZ, Remington are a few that make rifles in the .204 Ruger
Savage, Kimber, Cooper, Ruger,CZ, Remington are a few that make rifles in the .204 Ruger
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RE: Decided on the Ruger .204, but what brand?
ORIGINAL: wyotimberghost
The new Remington R-15 VTR is offered in the .204. Might be a little pricey and not 100% reliable, but it sure would be a sweet gun.
The new Remington R-15 VTR is offered in the .204. Might be a little pricey and not 100% reliable, but it sure would be a sweet gun.
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RE: Decided on the Ruger .204, but what brand?
Thanks guys, I did see that .204 forum and read through a bit, figured this question would have been pretty redundant over there.
That Remington R-15 is very cool, but here in Canada it is considered a restricted weapon, making it illegal to hunt with.
I have my eye on the Ruger #1 Varmint, http://www.rugerhunting.com/ruger_1_varmint.php
But do not know of it's reliability or consistent accuracy.
That Remington R-15 is very cool, but here in Canada it is considered a restricted weapon, making it illegal to hunt with.
I have my eye on the Ruger #1 Varmint, http://www.rugerhunting.com/ruger_1_varmint.php
But do not know of it's reliability or consistent accuracy.
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RE: Decided on the Ruger .204, but what brand?
ORIGINAL: jeepkid
Why don't you think it would be reliable?
ORIGINAL: wyotimberghost
The new Remington R-15 VTR is offered in the .204. Might be a little pricey and not 100% reliable, but it sure would be a sweet gun.
The new Remington R-15 VTR is offered in the .204. Might be a little pricey and not 100% reliable, but it sure would be a sweet gun.
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RE: Decided on the Ruger .204, but what brand?
ORIGINAL: wyotimberghost
It might not be 100% reliable because it is a semi-auto and there's always the possibility that it could jam, even if it is a very well-made firearm and in all reality has very little chance of jamming. I don't mean to imply that the VTR is not a reliable gun, and I'm not trying to slam the VTR in any way (I wouldn't mind having one myself).
ORIGINAL: jeepkid
Why don't you think it would be reliable?
ORIGINAL: wyotimberghost
The new Remington R-15 VTR is offered in the .204. Might be a little pricey and not 100% reliable, but it sure would be a sweet gun.
The new Remington R-15 VTR is offered in the .204. Might be a little pricey and not 100% reliable, but it sure would be a sweet gun.
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RE: Decided on the Ruger .204, but what brand?
You might check out the Rugers themselves. One thing to consider is that they have the scope base milled into the gun and come with scope rings. This can save a few bucks. I have a M77 in 270 and it is a fine bolt action rifle.