Author Topic: .204 Ruger Anyone? (Read 1211 times)

spinafish · « **on:** November 12, 2003, 01:17:13 PM »

New round from Hornady....204 Ruger..Looks very interesting...check it out at www.midsouthshooterssupply.com and probably on the Hornady website also..Midsouth's site mentions Contenders and Encores coming soon...

flatlander · « **Reply #1 on:** November 13, 2003, 02:44:18 AM »

I pulled this from guntalk:

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 dimensions as the 222 Remington Magnum, but uses a slender new 20 caliber, 32 grain, V-MAX bullet. The 204 RUGERÂ’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.

myronman3 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 13, 2003, 01:45:38 PM »

interesting. although i cant see myself having to have one, i always am glad to see new cartridges come out. bets on whether it will sink or swim?

spinafish · « **Reply #3 on:** November 14, 2003, 06:06:53 AM »

me thinks it will swim..it seems everywhere one looks there are articles about the .19 Calhoun and the .19 Hornet..of course the .17 HMR has started off like a wildfire. Varmiting and the guns and ammo for it seem to be really hot at the moment.

Ladobe · « **Reply #4 on:** November 14, 2003, 01:17:24 PM »

Hopefully, at least, some of the makers of quality brass will add 222 Rem Mag to their offerings.

Ladobe :bye:

KYODE · « **Reply #5 on:** November 14, 2003, 03:40:08 PM »

ladobe, that is the very first thing i thought of. hope it breaths a little life into the availability of 222mag brass. you can get it, but i sure don't want to see it become too hard. i want another 6x47 some day :grin:

Ladobe · « **Reply #6 on:** November 14, 2003, 03:50:01 PM »

Quote from: KYODE

ladobe, that is the very first thing i thought of. hope it breaths a little life into the availability of 222mag brass. you can get it, but i sure don't want to see it become too hard. i want another 6x47 some day :grin:

Howdy KYODE - know exactly what you mean. :wink:

KYODE · « **Reply #7 on:** November 14, 2003, 04:41:39 PM »

that's one bad looking rig! very nice!

XX Dave · « **Reply #8 on:** November 14, 2003, 07:58:54 PM »

While it is nothing new. I do like the idea of the .204 Ruger for my something a little on the different side. I could load a 35-40 grain bullet in my 223 and do basicly do the same thing, but I don't have a 20 caliber yet. Now is the time.
Dave

less9toes · « **Reply #9 on:** November 15, 2003, 02:41:40 PM »

me thinks they're blowin smoke. barrel erosion may not be as bad but it tain't goin way neither. velocity is high therefore pressure must be high and dat powder still gonna eat. :wink:

MS Hitman · « **Reply #10 on:** November 15, 2003, 02:53:39 PM »

I tested the .20 Tactical (.223 Rem necked down to .20) this past May. Nice toy, but really made me appreciate the authority of a 50 grain bullet from a .223 upon arrival at the intended quarry.

dallas44432 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 26, 2003, 07:37:17 PM »

Speed Kills...Weatherby made a career out of it. I have a 17-222 that spins a 20gr V-max bullet at 4300fps and it flattens a LARGE can of tomato paste when shot from the end. I mean the side of the can is split at the seam and is laying flat on the groung, flat I tell you. Very explosive inside a critter, like a bomb going off inside. There is no energy wasted. Speed = Kinetic energy... Oh yea, I'll be havin one of those .204 Rugers...Dallas

mgr42 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 30, 2003, 04:57:37 PM »

I'm with Dallas. You take a little piece of lead traveling that fast than make come to a sudden stop just a fast. It will hurt in side there. I've been looking for a new barrel and thats the one. 1/3 less powder than my 22-250 I like that.

MS Hitman · « **Reply #13 on:** November 30, 2003, 08:07:25 PM »

Speed kills, if you do not overmatch your critter to your bullet. If the bullet blows on the outside of the critter, it don't make a flip how fast it's going. That is my point. The .20 Tactical is good for prarie dogs, but don't expect too much on the larger game. Ditto for the .204 Ruger.