Summary. $609.89 . Or what kind of barrel life one could expect ? Each one prints a .5 MOA group or less with the right loads. .204 ruger a barrel burner with heavy bullets? I agree with Sam that there is a ballistical advantage to the.204 Ruger. As can be seen in the photos, this is not true. Thanks guys, looking forward to your thoughts. "For these tests I chose a T/C Contender in 24" length as a starting point. I tried a few differant factory loads in it and it didn't get any better. . TCA CONTENDER barrel 204RUG 23 $ 305.00 (0) TC BBL PRO HUNTER 204RUG 15 SS FLUTED $ 294.00 (0) Howa ATIM5R223 Howa 223 Rem./204 Ruger 5 rd Black Finish $ 48.93. The 204 Ruger I am guessing would loose about 180 to 240 FPS, MINIMUM, with a 6" decrease in barrel length. The formula I have estimates 3600 rounds for the.223 vs 1500 for the.204 Ruger. I have no answer for the fact that my test showed a high velocity of 200 fps slower than advertised – probably just a difference in testing procedure. A Ruger Model 77 MKII Target .204 Ruger with a 26-inch barrel was used to check velocities of factory loads. The Ruger 10/22 is a series of semi-automatic rifles produced by American firearm manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Co., chambered for the .22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge. 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. Mar 27, 2011 #2 B. B23 Well-Known Member. As you guys know I bought a Remington 700 ADL in .204 Ruger. Unfortunately the .204 ruger is rumoured to have a short barrel life expectancy. Note: As Fred mentions on this page, you will experience severe muzzle blast in 204 Ruger pistols. The 204 Ruger was developed from the .222 Remington Magnum, which has the … Discussion in 'Rifle Country' started by 1858rem, Feb 6, 2009. RIP Russ,Blaine & Darrell!! Click Here To Enter. Hunting , shooting, vacations,unemployment in the winter, remodeling the house, kickin the cat, Diane, & my 2 kids-- Crystal & Glen Jr. Combine this with a milder report, softer recoil and longer barrel life than a .223, and it becomes a tasty alternative. Likewise if you shoot stupidly fast cartridges or load your rounds hot, you will likely experience shorter barrel life. Don’t think for a second that I blame you, It is a ton of fun to shoot these cartridges! The 204 RUGER also offers lower recoil and muzzle report than comparable high-velocity, sub-caliber ammunition. The case is based on the .204 Ruger (which is based on the .222 Remington Magnum) necked to accommodate 6mm or .243-inch bullets. were pushed through the bore after the cutting and recrowning processes, and to assure a clean bore for each test group. Shooting, Hunting, Killing, Calling, Shooting critters, Hunting critters, Killing critters, Calling critters, 4 Wheel Drives, and Mostly My Family, This is not recommended for shared computers, Back to Guns, Loads, Optics and Gear for Varmint Hunting. .204" bullets have a higher BC than .224" bullets of the same weight. Those of you who know me, realize that I was hoping to find highest velocity at 20", but my chronograph won't lie just because I'm a fan of shorter barrels. Free FedEx Option* (0) TC BBL G2 204RUG 14 BLUED $ 294.00 (0) Howa ATIM10R223REM Ammo Boost Remington 700 BDL 223 Rem/204 … It uses a patented 10-round rotary magazine, though higher capacity box magazines are also available. It has been rumored that the .204 Ruger is based on a .223 Remington (5.56mm) case. How do you think about the answers? Can you guys please give me the benefit of your experience on calibre choice ??? The cartridges are smaller and about 400 or so, or 700-800 for a 2 day can be toted around during some high volume rodent shoot. UPC: 682146343731; MPN: HGR36509S+ KyGunCo Compare prices for this product 867 . These maintain better overall performance in short barrels due to their smaller cases and powder charges. Like our previous data on the 17 HMR, I shot five rounds thru our Oehler Model 33 Chronograph, recorded the results, then cut 1 inch from the barrel and recrowned to repeat the velocity test. Whats the word on 204 ruger barrel life? Barrel Length : 20 Caliber : .204 Ruger Capacity : 5 Stock : Sand Finish : Blue Item Description : LEG RANCHLND 204 20 W/SCP SD 5 Bud's Item Number: 719003553. Free FedEx Option* (0) Howa ATIM10R223 Howa 223 Rem./204 Ruger 10 rd Black Finish $ 48.93. Well to make a long story short it didn't shoot. The .204 Ruger is a centerfire rifle cartridge developed by Hornady and Ruger. If you are looking for 22 Ruger Heavy Barrel Rifle And Best Rifle 204 Ruger The .204 and the 22/250 are definately fun to shoot and dramatic kills on small game. It closely duplicates the ballistics of 50 -55 grain .22-.250 loads but with 10 grains or so less powder and barrel life is improved. I personally think you're better off with a 22-250. It has hammer-forged twist barrel. Several functions may not work. This 14-inch barrel's muzzle blast was too great for any dependable date to be gathered. The .204 Ruger is one of my favorite rounds for any number of reasons, like. Day in and day out the .223, IMO, is hard to beat for small game. 1858rem Member. As an example, a 22-250 (a known "barrel eater") has a .224" bullet and a shoulder diameter of .4142" or a ratio of about 1.85:1 The higher the ratio, the faster the throat will wear from erosion. .204 Ruger Barrel Life ? You can sign in to vote the answer. © 2020 Bullberry Legacy, All Rights Reserved. I've heard a few say 204 has 'good' barrel life, but no quantative number after it. The Environment, Shooting ferals whom destroy Australia's fragile ecosystem, , Bush walking and fishing. Another barrel life be dammed choice is … Glen Characteristics. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. But . Here's hoping this data is of interest and may help our shooters in making ideal decisions in length for their needs. Website: www.cabelas.com. The .204 Ruger is a carefully designed and well balanced cartridge into which a lot of thought was put. at about 18" length I started getting frequent "error" readings – from muzzle blast. I firmed up my Sky Screens to prevent movement and got good results until about 16" length. 36 months ago . All four of my 204 Ruger Rifles have 26" heavy barrels on them. I was pulling objects off shelves 30 feet away. If any one has experience, please speak up! At 14" it was impossible to get five dependable readings – because of this extreme blast – so my test was terminated at this length. It is top.204 Ruger as it makes shooters have steadiness in their shots, leading to more consistent and accurate results. At this point I had to move back about 20 feet from my screens and tie down everything in the immediate area of my shop. Best of luck with whichever way you decide to go. You currently have javascript disabled. During the past summer months, I had an opportunity to use the latest factory loads and guns in “heated” shooting sessions on over- populated prairie dog … You can buy … This rifle is a 100% American-made rifle sporting the newest innovations from Ruger. It comes with a Vortex Crossfire II Scope. 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. 8 oz. If I could I would add 2" onto each of them - I would. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality. Its longevity is assured. However there is a price in barrel life -- as there almost always is the case for performance. Patches dampened with Eezox™ were pushed through the bore after the cutting and recrowning processes, and to assure a clean bore for each test group. Savage 25 LWT VAR 204 RUG DBM - $609.89. Joined: Aug 19, 2008 Messages: 1,235 Location: in the sticks of nc. The .204 Ruger, on the other hand, seems to deliver pretty much everything the larger-cased calibres offer while requiring far less powder. These maintain better overall performance in short barrels due to their smaller cases and powder charges. Started doing some checking trying to figure out what the problem was and fround that it had an extra long throat. It can easily launch 55-grain bullets over 3,500 fps, 70 grainers at nearly 3,200 fps or 80-grain “deer” bullets at over 3,000 fps. It was my intention to go all the way to a 10" barrel. 2013-14 TBC-- 52, Guns, Loads, Optics and Gear for Varmint Hunting, Shooting sports of all kinds, amateur astronomer/astrophotographer,Bible studies, guitars. Similar to the Ruger American Rifle Standard, it also uses the Power Bedding system to make the barrel float freely and lock the receiver. Hunters will surely like the compact 6.62-pound rifle with a molded polymer stock. I myself use a .204 Ruger and love the thing, but these speedy rounds do come with consequences and shortened barrel life is a reality. View Profile View Forum Posts Registered User … They were developed in a 24" test barrel. BBL life on .204 Ruger is excellent, many suggest it is longer than .223 Remington. In fact, Hornady advertises this ammo as being loaded to normal pressures, to promote long barrel life and good performance. Well it shot about 1 1/2" groups with factory ammo. 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. Savage Model 25 LWT (lightweight varminter thumbhole) chambered in the Screaming fast .204 Ruger! Note: As Fred mentions on this page, you will experience severe muzzle blast in 204 Ruger pistols. The general "rule" about barrel life concerns bullet diameter versus the cartridge's shoulder diameter ratio. I have a 17 hmr so 22 hornet isn't all that interesting.. i'm guessing if 204 looks to be short I'll end up putting a 260 pipe on it. 308 Competition Barrel For Ruger Precision Rifle Review And Best Rifle Scope For 204 Ruger is best in online store. Barrel Matte Blued Barrel Length 26.00 in Caliber .204 Ruger Firearm Capacity 5 + 1 Firearm Model Model 700 SPS Varmint Firearm Type Centerfire Rifle Firearm Weight 8 lb. Joined Oct 30, 2008 Messages 1,471 Location Spokane, Wa. Win A FDE Barrett M107A1 .50 BMG Rifle w/ EOTech Vudu Scope ($15000 Value!) Hand Right Hand Number of Barrels 1 Number of Magazines 1 Receiver Matte Blued Safety Two Position Thumb Stock Matte Black Synthetic Trigger Single Stage Unit Weight I'd like to get at least 5k out of it before accuracy starts to fall off. - posted in Guns, Loads, Optics and Gear for Varmint Hunting: One of the guys at work and I were talking about this round and we are wondering what kind of barrel life people are getting out of the rifles ? 0 0 0. With velocities in the 4000+fps range but with very minimal powder usage inquiring minds want to know . 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. Reviews: Top 3 Best .204 Ruger Rifle For 2018 Ruger American Rifle 204 Ruger 22 In. 1500-2000 rounds is the normal life span of a barrel in a 204. I've probably put over 10k rounds of .204 Ruger down the tubes of the three that I have owned with … . Price: $449.99. 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. I have a Ruger 77 in .204 Ruger, a Savage 10 in 22/250, a heavy barrel DPMs in .223 with a 1in9 twist, and a Ruger 77 in 220 Swift. i found an excellent load for my new .204, which is only .2 grains under max and somewhere around 3800 fps, if i take equal times between shots as the … Condition: Factory New Bud's Item Number: 52966 MFG: Savage Arms … 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. 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