Thanks Clint-----CLICK HERE-----Top. Ruger American Rifle 204 Ruger 22 In. All major manufacturers load it, with bullet weights from 24 to 45 grains. These maintain better overall performance in short barrels due to their smaller cases and powder charges. 204 Ruger 32 gr V-MAX ® Superformance Item #83204 | 20/Box Superformance ® Varmint ammunition delivers muzzle velocity increases of 100 to 200 feet per second from EVERY gun. They’re followed by the .204 Ruger and the .220 Swift. I was really just testing different ammo and collecting spent cases. Hornady took primary responsibility for the design and manufacture of the new cartridge and Ruger for the new rifles. Maimum Load - Hornady 40 grain V-Max bullet, 26.8 grains of H335 powder, MV 3738 fps, 56,700 PSI. All products are loaded to either C.I.P. Consistently ranking among the Top 5 or Top 10 best selling rifle cartridges in the United States each year, the .223 Remington is by far the most popular of the group. from a 24" test barrel. Since this velocity was measured 15 feet from the muzzle, it looks like the Ruger/Hornady advertising is spot-on. Vmax 2700 FPS At 30 yards I had 5 shots cutting the same hole! A 39-grain BlitzKing (.287 BC at 3,750 fps) drops 32.7 inches with 23.8 inches of drift. fac loads would be out of a 22" bbl CZ 527? 6 posts • Page 1 of 1. vmaster59 New Member Posts: 49 Joined: Mon Dec 24, 2012 6:06 am .204 Ruger Guns: CZ 527 Location: west Tx. The Ruger … or SAAMI specifications. I’m not usually quick to pick up on a new cartridge—especially in an unfamiliar bullet diameter! Virgil B. This year he brought a 4000-fps “secret weapon” with him—a new Cooper Model 21 Montana Varminter chambered in .204 Ruger. The 204 Ruger was developed from the 222 Remington Magnum, which has the largest case capacity in the 222 family; providing for about 5% more case capacity than the most popular member of the family, the 223 Remington. The ballistic performance based offthe 32 V-Max, 40 , 45 grain are 4,225 ft/s (32 gr), 3,900 ft/… Think the powerhouse .22-250 Remington’s 50-grain V-Max handles the wind better than the pesky .204 Ruger 40-grain V-Max? Hi Steve i use H4895 in … Hornady factory ballistics for the original 32 grain V-Max bullet in the .204 Ruger claim a MV of 4225 fps and muzzle energy (ME) of 1308 ft. lbs. The 223 will hit 3800 fps in a 26" barrel with top loads using a 40 gr bullet. Well, the .204 Ruger looks like a miniature .300 Remington Ultra Mag – a huge case for the relatively small bullet. All are delivered at velocities a step below maximum. This higher velocity produces a flatter trajectory. Website: www.cabelas.com. Hornady has subsequently added a 40 grain V-Max and a 45 grain Spire Point bullet to its factory loaded ammo offerings. Velocity Boundaries (Feet per Second) of: 3250 2100 2100 2100. Description Grains FPS Rounds Price PPR. Specifications that will be of interest to reloaders include the .204's actual bullet diameter of .204", cartridge overall length (COL) of 2.28" and its case length of 1.85". It does its best work with 32-grain bullets, breezing across the 4,000 fps threshold without breaking a sweat, even shooting 4,100 to 4,200 fps with select powders. Both barrels are shooting 1/4" groups. The .22-250 Remington is the next most common. 8m! Even mild loads should be above 3,900 fps. While most of Fiocchi ammunition is loaded at their plant in Ozark, Missouri, Fiocchi is also importing ammunition and reloading components from their plant in Italy because of the high demand the industry has been experiencing. of energy, but it’s also slower, going a pedestrian-like 2,003 fps compared to the 40-grain coyote sleep aid pushed by the .204 Ruger. Bump. … Even mild loads should be above 3,900 fps. Here is some reloading data courtesy of the Hodgdon Powder Company: Starting Load - Hornady 32 grain V-Max bullet, 26.0 grains of H335 powder, MV 3703 fps, 40,600 PSI. Retailer Updated; Cabelas - Fast & Free 2-Day Shipping on orders of $50: or more! at 100 yards, 3025 fps and 671 ft. lbs. In terms of ballistics it’s quoted at 3900 fps for the 40 and 4225 fps for the 32-grain V-MAX loads. The 40-grain load is advertised at a muzzle velocity of 3900 feet per second (fps). Hornady now offers a 24-grain lead free cartridge that claims 4400 fps from a 26" barrel. The.204 Ruger is based on the old.222 Remington Magnum. 2. The maximum point blank range of the .204 Ruger (+/- 1.5") is approximately 277 yards (calculated for a scope mounted 1.5" above the bore). Accuracy, increased range, flatter trajectory, less wind drift and devastating terminal results are all realized with Superformance® Varmint ammunition. I think the 32 gr Hornady load is listed at 4225 fps and I have yet to see that ammo average much over 4000 fps even in a 26" barrel. Initial Velocity: 4000 fps Sight Height : 1.7 in Shooting Angle: 0° Wind Speed: 10 mph Wind Angle: 90° Zero Range: 50 yd Chart Range: 300 yd Maximum Range: 4019 yd Step Size: 5 yd: Corrected For Atmosphere Adjusted BC: 0.254 Altitude: 780 ft Barometric Pressure: 28.90 Hg Temperature: 86° F Relative Humidity: 90% Speed of Sound: 1145 fps from a 24" test barrel. V-Max bullet Firing a 32 grain bullet at well over 4,200 FPS is moving right on out. 1 is available in a wide variety of chamberings, from the exciting New 4, 225 fps 204 Ruger to the powerful 458 Lott cartridge. Joined Nov 28, 2009 Messages 929. The velocity and energy figures down range are 3583 fps and 941 ft. lbs. Their efforts have been rewarded, as the .204 has become a solid commercial success since its introduction only four years ago. Starting Load - Hornady 40 grain V-Max bullet, 25.0 grains of H335 powder, MV 3508 fps, 47,300 PSI. During his varminting holiday in South Dakota, Ken had a chance to try the fast-stepping .204 against his “old reliable” .223. This higher velocity produces a flatter trajectory. Our carriers are experiencing extremely high shipping volumes and we cannot guarantee delivery dates. This rifle is a 100% American-made rifle sporting the newest innovations from Ruger. .204 Ruger. If you’re into speed records, Hornady’s 32-grain V-Max Superformance 204 Ruger load is rated 4,225 fps from a 26” barrel. photography by Jeff Quinn & Boge Quinn. Combine this with the extra velocity of the 20-Caliber, and you get superior performance in the wind. One of the joys of varmint hunting is the utter appeal of shooting. The cartridge is a centerfirerifle shell casing based off the .222 Remington Magnum design with a small rifle primer. Price: $449.99. Hope it's "quiet" enough for my alfalfa farmer. Virgil B. Hornady is also experiencing extremely high demand for ammunition, bullets and components, and due to current market conditions, we are also experiencing delays in processing and shipping of all orders. The 6mm-204 RR only requires around 65 percent as much powder as the.243 Winchester with a comparatively low muzzle report, substantially longer barrel life and low extreme spreads. Optimal results are achieved in all firearms, and Superformance Varmint ammunition is safe to use in all action types, including semi-autos. While most of Fiocchi ammunition is loaded at their plant in Ozark, Missouri, Fiocchi is also importing ammunition and reloading components from their plant in Italy because of the high demand the industry has been experiencing. Hunters will surely like the compact 6.62-pound rifle with a molded polymer stock. of .113 does not recommend it for long range proficiency. For this reason as well as general performance we recommend 20 Caliber pistol barrels be made in the smaller 20 Tactical or ideally the 20 VarTarg. Hornady claims that their factory loads for the .204 Ruger is very accurate, designed to shoot into 1 MOA. 22-250 vs 223 vs 204 Ruger vs 220 Swift: Ammunition Selection. Order now! You could beat that with a handloaded 34-grain Nosler Flat Base Hollow Point pushed to 4,400 fps from a 220 Swift burning about 37 grains of IMR 3031, but that bullet’s poor B.C. Ruger 204 Powder Minimum Maximum Charge (grains) Velocity (fps) Charge (grains) Velocity (fps) IMR 4198 21.0 3736 23.5 4143 XMR 2015 24.5 3615 27.0 4045 Benchmark 25.5 3661 28.0 4172 X-Terminator 25.0 3773 27.5 4163 Win 748 27.5 3712 … Hornady has indicated that because the .204 is factory loaded with a specially formulated powder that is not commercially available, reloaders will not be able to duplicate the ballistics of the factory load. at 200 yards, and 2531 fps and 469 ft. lbs. Velocity Boundaries (Feet per Second) of: 3250 2100 2100 2100. The .204 Rugeris the second largest casing in its class behind the 5.6x50 Magnum. Weight: 0.54 lbs: Dimensions: 6 × 3.5 × 1.5 in: Rounds Per Box: 20. Based on the longest of the.222 Remington family,.222 Remington Magnum, the.204 Ruger develops sizzling velocities. Any rifle now available in 22 LR can be manufactured in this new rimfire caliber with nothing more required by the manufacturer than a barrel change. Unlike big game hunting, if we miss a PD it isn’t the end of the world. .204 Ruger Guns: TIKKA T3 ... would the more experienced out there use fps ad a guide to pressure ?at 24.8 of rl10x with the 39 sbk my fps seems slower than any one else on the net?? When I first started with a .204 Ruger I was using Hornady Varmint Express factory ammo which used 32gr V-Max Bullets. 8m! Combine this with the extra velocity of the 20-Caliber, and you get superior performance in the wind. Where are Fiocchi products made? 10.0 grains Bluedot Win SR primers 32 gr. Bare 204 Ruger rifle is $480.00, optional 223 @ $150.00. Trajectory for Custom .204 #1036 A11 36 gr BK at 3840 Feet per Second. Joined May 7, 2020 Messages 144 Location Arkansas . Configurations range from Light Sporter to Varminter to Tropical and International. Quote; Share this post. Muzzle Velocity: 3700 fps; Muzzle Energy: 1216 ft. lbs. Oct 29, 2020 #6 204_ruger Well-Known Member. Moving the shoulder forward and sharpening its angle gives the new round a slight, but definite capacity edge over any similar wildcats based on the.223 Remington case. You could beat that with a handloaded 34-grain Nosler Flat Base Hollow Point pushed to 4,400 fps from a 220 Swift burning about 37 grains of IMR 3031, but that bullet’s poor B.C. Based on the longest of the.222 Remington family,.222 Remington Magnum, the.204 Ruger develops sizzling velocities. Its virtues include an unusually flat trajectory, mild recoil, outstanding accuracy, modest muzzle report and velocities of 4,225 fps with 32-grain bullets or 3,900 fps with 40-grain versions. A 39-grain BlitzKing (.287 BC at 3,750 fps) drops 32.7 inches with 23.8 inches of drift. Maximum Load - Hornady 32 grain V-Max bullet, 28.3 grains of H335 powder, MV 4044 fps, 54,800 PSI. The 204 Ruger has proven to be a very accurate and efficient cartridge. The .204 case is based on the .222 Remington Magnum and is similar to its parent in most respects. These are actual loads tweaked for accuracy, and small-varmint tested. Link to post Share on other sites. Introducing the latest products from the worldwide leader in ammunition. Page 1 of 1. … Both are black in color. 3 Results Found. Featuring the industry leading polymer tipped Hornady® V-MAX® bullet that delivers match accuracy and rapid fragmentation, Superformance® Varmint ammunition from Hornady® extends current varmint cartridge efficiency and performance. The 204 Ruger took off fast. The 204 ruger will Amaze you what it can do.I shoot the 39 Blitz king 3750-3840 fps,40 v-max at 3700 to 3800 fps.I belong to 2 Long Range Rifle Clubs,i shoot steel plates to 650 yds w/ Blitz Kings,and if the wind is less than 10 mph I shoot the 40 grain V- Max out to 1000 yards out of 26" barrels. The trajectory of the 32 grain V-Max bullet, zeroed for a maximum bullet rise of 1.5", should look like this: +0.1" at 50 yards, +1.1" at 100 yards, +1.5" at 150 yards, +1.1" at 200 yards, -0.3" at 250 yards, -2.7" at 300 yards. Accuracy, increased range, flatter trajectory, less wind drift and devastating terminal results are all realized with Superformance ® Varmint ammunition. Its longevity is assured. The Hornady 32-grain load—a middle-of-the-road choice—attains 4225 fps from a 26-inch barrel; that’s screaming fast. Supercharge your varmint rifle with Hornady Superformance® Varmint ammunition - It really IS…rocket science! Polymer tipped Hornady V-MAX® or NTX® bullets deliver match accuracy and rapid fragmentation. This load works for me. Pm me if interested. Trajectory for Custom .204 #1036 A11 36 gr BK at 3840 Feet per Second. Downrange this load was doing 3,573 and 3,523 fps, respectively. 3 Results Found. or SAAMI specifications. It’s these two that have been the mainstay of the cartridge, though a 45-grain soft tip was introduced later. Description Grains FPS Rounds Price PPR. Two of our industry's most innovative companies collaborated on the design and introduction of a new caliber, the .204 Ruger. At the time of its introduction in 2004, the.204 Ruger was the second highest velocity commercially produced ammunition and the only centerfire cartridge produced commercially for bullets of.204 inch/5 mm caliber. .204 Ruger 32 Grain Nosler Ballistic Tip~ The ... Velocity 3920 Fps; 100% hand loaded; Additional information. Varmint hunters can now reap the benefits of Hornady® Superformance® propellant technology in their favorite varmint cartridges. Hornady's 32-grain VMAX load left the Ruger doing 4,207 fps while the Savage launched them at 4,117 fps. 204 Ruger - Sierra Inc Prairie Enemy Ammo - FREE SHIPPING Over $75 - Code: … The case itself looks like a necked down .222 Magnum with the shoulder moved forward. While the 32- grain load is advertised as having a muzzle velocity of 4225 fps, the lot of ammunition that I tested had an average instrumental velocity of 4030 fps, recorded ten feet from the muzzle. The Velocity Edge–A .204 Ruger drives a 40-grainer 600 fps faster than a .223 Rem can push the typical 22-Caliber 50gr bullet. Created by necking down the defunct .222 Remington Magnum, the .204 Ruger has emerged as a varmint-shooting firebrand. It's in a Ruger compact lam stock, and has a leupold fixed 12X scope. That means bolt action guns to semi-auto like the 10/22. 204 Ruger Ammo. The New .204 Ruger by Jeff Quinn. When I first started with a.204 Ruger I was using Hornady Varmint Express factory ammo which used 32gr V-Max Bullets. Where are Fiocchi products made? I'm pleased with the results and look forward to thinning out a few ground feeding Corvids when I get a chance. Think they were a bit optomistic in their advertising trying to claim the 204 would match the swift in velocity?? 2. If you searching to check 1400 Fps 22 Air Rifle And 204 Ruger Caliber Rifles For Sale price. 3300fps.with only a 20" barrel i expected slower but that seems a lot.i'm wondering if my batch of 10x is a bit on the slow side.i intend to keep going with care but wondered what you guys thought on the fps … Regardless, 80-grain premium bullets can reach 3,000 fps from the 6mm-204 RR and have already proven themselves on deer. Whatever the caliber, the Ruger No. Superformance® Varmint ammunition delivers muzzle velocity increases of 100 to 200 feet per second from EVERY gun. These maintain better overall performance in short barrels due to their smaller cases and powder charges. Thanks again Gube and Seafire! Note: A full length article about the .204 Ruger can be found on the Rifle Cartridge Page. Some people think you can neck size down a 223 case and that is what this round was made from. If you searching to check 1400 Fps 22 Air Rifle And 204 Ruger Caliber Rifles For Sale price. © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Copyright Hornady®, Designed and developed by IdeaBank Marketing. The .204 Ruger cartridge, developed by Sturm, Ruger and Company and Hornady Manufacturing, Inc., made its appearance in 2004, quickly establishing a reputation as a top-tier, high-velocity varmint cartridge. The Ruger No. It’s these two that have been the mainstay of the cartridge, though a 45-grain soft tip was introduced later. Additionally, grain for grain, 20-Caliber bullets have higher ballistic coefficients than .224 bullets. Ballistic Coefficients of: 0.255 0.23 0.205 0.205 0.205 . All are delivered at … Most common bullet weights range from 26 grain (Barnes) to 50 grains for this little 20 caliber hot-shot. All products are loaded to either C.I.P. All of the major US ammo manufacturers (Hornady, Remington, Federal and Winchester) now offer .204 factory loads, usually with bullet weights around 32 and 40 grains, and many rifle makers have adopted the cartridge. The 40-grain load is advertised at a muzzle velocity of 3900 feet per second (fps). The Ruger No. Shipping: Free to High. At about 34 grains and lighter the 204 Ruger reaches or exceeds 4000 fps. The Hornady 32-grain load—a middle-of-the-road choice—attains 4225 fps from a 26-inch barrel; that’s screaming fast. Copyright 2004, 2012 by Chuck Hawks. Regardless, 80-grain premium bullets can reach 3,000 fps from the 6mm-204 RR and have already proven themselves on deer. Speed Kills! FPS? These same bullets are available to reloaders as components. 204 Ruger ~ 36 Grain ~ Trajectory Chart. Achieve superior accuracy, increased range, flatter trajectory, less wind drift. Muzzle Velocity: 3700 fps; Muzzle Energy: 1216 ft. lbs. These are actual loads tweaked for accuracy, and small-varmint tested. I know where they are 2 TC venture 204 ruger. The.204 Ruger was initially designed to propel a 32-grain bullet at a velocity in excess of 4,200 fps from a rifle with a one-in-12inch twist barrel – rivaling the muzzle velocity of the.220 Swift. photography by Jeff Quinn & Boge Quinn. At the time of its introduction in 2004, the.204 Ruger was the highest velocity commercially produced ammunition, and the only cartridge produced commercially for bullets of.204 inch/ 5 mm caliber. In terms of ballistics it’s quoted at 3900 fps for the 40 and 4225 fps for the 32-grain V-MAX loads. Developed by Hornady, the 204 is based on a necked-down 222 Remington Magnum. I never understood how they were getting this velocity anyway. 204 Ruger - Sierra Prairie Enemy Ammo BlitzKing: 36gr: n/a: 20 $ 18.99: $0.95: NatchezSS. It's in a Ruger compact lam stock, and has a leupold fixed 12X scope. *Most Accurate Load C Compressed Load 1. Created by necking down the defunct .222 Remington Magnum, the .204 Ruger has emerged as a varmint-shooting firebrand. Whatever the caliber, the Ruger No. The user will love the short-throw bolt as well as the crisp trigger. at 200 yards, and 2531 fps and 469 ft. lbs. The New .204 Ruger by Jeff Quinn. Would go w/ 24" or 26" barrel,the reason the 204 is so flat is the velocity,almost all data is figured w/24" barrels.Velocity in a 20" barrel,would be 150-250 fps Slower,figure 35-50 fps … Developed by Hornady, the 204 is based on a necked-down 222 Remington Magnum. Delivery and Returns Content description. Thanks again Gube and Seafire! The 204 Ruger was developed from the 222 Remington Magnum, which has the largest case capacity in the 222 family; providing for about 5% more case capacity than the most popular member of the family, the 223 Remington. 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