.204 Ruger Ultra Varmint Fluted

[Canadian81]

Why doesn't H&R list this gun on there web site? I was looking at a local gun shops web site and saw it on their list but it's not on the H&R web site. Is this gun worth the extra money over the Handi rifle with the 22" barrel and the regular wood stocks? I will be replacing the stocks with laminated ones any ways but does the extra 2" barrel length and the fluting make that much of a difference? Any info would be great. Thanks in advance Chad.

[quickdtoo]

Hi Chad!!

Just another one of the many errors on their web page, none of the fluted Ultras are shown! From Bullberry's tests, the 23" barrel is the optimum length in .204, so either barrel would be a good choice, the fluting makes the barrel lighter, but isn't as stiff as the solid 22" barrel, kind of a toss up. You could always add the Varmint stock set to a Handi later unless it's a problem getting it up north.

Tim

http://www.bullberry.com/204Rugerdata.html

[poncaguy]

my fluted 204 is one of my most accurate Handi's.........

[cheatermk3]

The extra 2" length might help with the muzzle blast, which is fierce in the 22" handi.