204 info.

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i was going back and fourth about either a 223 or 204, decides on ordering a ultra varmint in 204.   i wanted the bull barrel but the only one the shop has listed is the fluted but at $300 its a great deal.    so i am looking for peoples input and epericences with the fluted barrels.   thanks

[Lazermule]

I have the same gun.  Shoots pretty good, I'd like it to shoot better and probably will be when I get a real good load for it worked up and can spend more time with it.  I have a decent load now, but like I said it could and should shoot better.  It doesn't like the 32 grn Hornady factory ammo at all (like 3-4" groups at 100 yards).

LM

[original]

3-4" groups at 100??  that doesnt sound good at all.  i thought the twist rate was good for the 32-39 grain range?  i was going to get one for an accurate range gun, seeing how i wont be doing too much varmint hunting out here in phialdelphia but at 3-4" i may be second guessing getting one.   thanks for the input

[quickdtoo]

My 22" 204 bull barrel loves max loads of BLC2 and 40gr Vmax, <1" at 100yds, 1½-2" with any factory 32gr - 40gr from Hornady, Rem, Win and HSM.

Tim

[PHATINJUN]

I have the fluted 24" mine is very accurate with the 34gr Dogtown bullets . I have shot PD @350yrds and watched them pop in the scope very light recoil mine sports a Mueller 4.5-14x40APV scope and is some what custom with the SS "Steel-It" industrial coating. One of my favorite varmint rifles hard to set down if your on a good PD town. Kurt

[kansasj]

My buddy bought a fluted .204 last year and I think is is 26".   It is a lazer and does less than 1/2 MOA at 2 and 3 hundred yds.  I might add that he is a very good shot but he also needs a gun that will do it.  He is shooting factory Hornady v-max 32gr.

[poncaguy]

My fluted 204 does MOA and better............

[Lazermule]

3-4" groups at 100??  that doesnt sound good at all.  i thought the twist rate was good for the 32-39 grain range?  i was going to get one for an accurate range gun, seeing how i wont be doing too much varmint hunting out here in phialdelphia but at 3-4" i may be second guessing getting one.   thanks for the input

Yessir, it does not like the factory ammo.  Does about an inch with my hand loads and seems to be getting better the more I shoot it.  It does shoot as well as my dad's Encore in 204 if that's any consolation.

I will have no problem taking it after coyotes this winter....it's shooting plenty good for that. 

LM