.223 or .204 ruger

seagullslayer1 · 12-17-2005, 11:05 AM

which is the beter varmint caliber and why

ash · 12-17-2005, 11:10 AM

The .223 can take down varmints out to about 300 yards depending on rifle, scope, shooter, etc. But it's also easy to comeby and very affordable.

BattleRifleG3 · 12-17-2005, 12:36 PM

Agreed, I'd rather have the versatility and affordability of the 223, as well as the larger selection of rifles in that chambering.

I've heard that the 204 can be a real tackdriver though.

wirehunt · 12-17-2005, 04:05 PM

.223 because it's a bit more versitile if you see something a bit bigger when your hunting.

jerry · 12-17-2005, 06:07 PM

your going to drive your self crazy LOL

seagullslayer1 · 12-17-2005, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jerry

your going to drive your self crazy LOL

i know i keep switching choices but hey im a veeerryy indecesive person

seagullslayer1 · 12-17-2005, 06:09 PM

ok im goin with the .223 thx for your help everybody

at4rxj · 12-17-2005, 11:57 PM

I'd say .204

Yeah, the .223 will be a lot cheaper to shoot, but check out a ballistics chart and the .204 blows it away. In my opinion there's a big difference in the two. If you're wanting something you can shoot A LOT, then go with the .223 simply based on the fact that it's cheap and still a very accurate and respectable round. Otherwise, for occasional plinking and varmit hunting, step up to the .204 (or even .22-250)

myarmor · 12-18-2005, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by at4rxj

I'd say .204

Yeah, the .223 will be a lot cheaper to shoot, but check out a ballistics chart and the .204 blows it away. In my opinion there's a big difference in the two. If you're wanting something you can shoot A LOT, then go with the .223 simply based on the fact that it's cheap and still a very accurate and respectable round. Otherwise, for occasional plinking and varmit hunting, step up to the .204 (or even .22-250)

Yeap, same here. If you reload the the 204 is awesome. If not the 223 is a ton of fun and cheap to shoot.
Just depends on what you want.

.22guy · 12-18-2005, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by seagullslayer1

ok im goin with the .223 thx for your help everybody

Good choice. Just make sure you research to get the best .223 rifle to fit your needs.

View Poll Results: .223 or .204 ruger for varminting
.223	10	71.43%
.204 ruger	4	28.57%
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12-17-2005, 11:05 AM	#1
seagullslayer1 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 24 Trader Rating: (0)	.223 or .204 ruger which is the beter varmint caliber and why

12-17-2005, 12:36 PM	#3
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Trader Rating: (0)	Agreed, I'd rather have the versatility and affordability of the 223, as well as the larger selection of rifles in that chambering. I've heard that the 204 can be a real tackdriver though. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

12-17-2005, 04:05 PM	#4
wirehunt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Otago New Zealand Posts: 638 Trader Rating: (0)	.223 because it's a bit more versitile if you see something a bit bigger when your hunting. __________________ Happy Hunting

12-17-2005, 06:07 PM	#5
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,757 Trader Rating: (0)	your going to drive your self crazy LOL __________________

12-17-2005, 11:10 AM	#2
ash Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 932 Trader Rating: (0)	The .223 can take down varmints out to about 300 yards depending on rifle, scope, shooter, etc. But it's also easy to comeby and very affordable.

12-17-2005, 06:09 PM	#7
seagullslayer1 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 24 Trader Rating: (0)	ok im goin with the .223 thx for your help everybody

12-17-2005, 11:57 PM	#8
at4rxj Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 799 Trader Rating: (0)	I'd say .204 Yeah, the .223 will be a lot cheaper to shoot, but check out a ballistics chart and the .204 blows it away. In my opinion there's a big difference in the two. If you're wanting something you can shoot A LOT, then go with the .223 simply based on the fact that it's cheap and still a very accurate and respectable round. Otherwise, for occasional plinking and varmit hunting, step up to the .204 (or even .22-250)

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