RUGER .204
I have been pondering buying a Remington 700 LV SF chambered in .204 Ruger. I enjoy reloading and shooting many small caliber centerfires from .222 Rem to .220 Swift. I was wondering what kind of experiences people have had shooting and reloading for this caliber? Also, I was wondering what make and model rifle people have shot in this caliber? Has anyone had any experience with the 700 LV SF? I appreciate any input you may have to offer.
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DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFO PRO'S CON'S ETC. ON THIS NEW CALIBER?
I'VE HEARD IT IS COMING OUT IN MARCH.
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Current issue of SHOOTING TIMES has a pretty big article about it. An answer to a problem that did not exist, as far as I'm concerned. Of course, the object is sales and it will, without a doubt, sell to those that have to have the latest and fastest. I guess mainly I don't like it because it's Ruger. Nothing wrong with their guns, just a personal dislike of Ruger in general.
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Do you know what case its based on or the capacity of this pup. I read the same time frame
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The 204 RUGER shares the same case head and overall length dimensions as the 222 Remington Magnum, but uses a slender new 20 caliber, 32 grain, V-MAX,? bullet. The 204 RUGER??s bullet has an extremely efficient ballistic coefficient of 0.192 and an amazing muzzle velocity of 4,225 feet per second.
Quote from Ruger.
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This is copied from Rugers web site. It is similar to the 223
STURM, RUGER ANNOUNCES FIVE RIFLES
IN NEW 204 RUGER CARTRIDGE
November 6, 2003
Sturm, Ruger is proud to introduce five rifle models for 2004 in an exciting new caliber: the 204 RUGER. This small, fast, and efficient new cartridge is the result of another joint development effort between Sturm, Ruger and Hornady Manufacturing Company. The 204 RUGER shares the same case head and overall length cartridge as the 223 Remington, but uses a slender new 20 caliber, 32 grain, V-MAXTM bullet. The 204 RUGER's bullet has an extremely efficient ballistic coefficient of 0.192, and an amazing muzzle velocity of 4,225 feet per second.
When compared directly with either the 22-250 Remington or the 220 Swift, the 204 RUGER offers higher muzzle velocity and flatter trajectory. Because the 204 RUGER cartridge achieves a higher velocity with less propellant than either the 22-250 Remington or the 220 Swift, this new cartridge does not compromise barrel life. The 204 RUGER also offers lower recoil and muzzle report than comparable high-velocity, sub-caliber ammunition. Its conventional case shape avoids feeding problems and increased rearward bolt thrust associated with short and super short magnum cartridges.
Because this new caliber provides significant benefits for varmint hunters and target shooters alike, Sturm, Ruger is introducing five rifle models chambered for the 204 RUGER. These include three bolt action rifles and two single shot rifles. The Ruger M77 MKII bolt action rifles include: the M77R in blued steel with a cut-checkered American walnut stock; the KM77RLFP Ultralight All-Weather in stainless steel with a synthetic stock and a light contour barrel; and the Target Grey KM77VT Target rifle in stainless steel with a brown, laminated wood stock, heavy target barrel, and two-stage target trigger. Ruger No.1 single shot models include the No. 1 Standard in blued steel with a cut-checkered American walnut stock and the No. 1 Stainless Varminter in stainless steel with a black, laminated stock.
These new 204 RUGER models will be available beginning in March 2004.
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Another "wonder round" or as said above an answer in search of a question.
We've got a lot of very effective, fast, flat shootin varmit rounds. Alrady have effective setups so I won't be droppin any of my $$$ on this latest/greatest.
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I was thinking of purchasing a new coyote rifle because on one of my rescent outings I got in a mess with a beat and he mannage to bend my barerl and break y stoke on my .22-250. needless to say i`m looking for a new varmit/coyote rifle. Is the .204 a good choice?
Coyote hunter
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sorry bear
Coyote Hunter
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IF YOU CAN FIND ONE IN CANADA BUY IT.
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This sounds like reprints of evey thing said about the 17 HMR.
Got a 17HMR, Love it. Got a 204 Ruger love it.
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