What ever became of the 204 Ruger

Doglips · 08-13-2004, 06:20 PM

I rember that this cartirge 204 Ruger was being introduced this year with a lot of fan fare....but seeems to died off.....what ever happened???? Anyone own or shoot one?

Gyrene · 08-13-2004, 07:09 PM

I saw 4 of them at the range today. I wouldn't mind having one, but it has no purpose for me. A few of the guys who "Squirrel Hunt" have related that out to 70/90 yards they are a devastating bullet to the squirrels, according to the reports that come back. As to accuracy, at 4,200 fps, they usually group at 3/8 of an inch or less.

Snakebite · 08-13-2004, 07:30 PM

There is an article about them in American Rifleman and reloading them.
I'm with Gyrene, they have no purpose for me. They CLAIM barrel life is up to a few thousand rounds. Thats about a years worth of shooting for me and the barrel is shot out. Not worth it.
What would you really use it for except targets? I wouldnt try to take a deer with it. Maybe a javelina or smaller. Although the 4200 fps does make up for the small bullet I would take the 17 HMR for the small stuff and a much bigger caliber for the large stuff.
Its a round that really isnt needed.

Doglips · 08-13-2004, 07:37 PM

I seen the ammo was $25 a box of 50 maybe 20....rounds...too much for me.

08-13-2004, 06:20 PM	#1
Doglips Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cocoa Florida Posts: 9,089	What ever became of the 204 Ruger I rember that this cartirge 204 Ruger was being introduced this year with a lot of fan fare....but seeems to died off.....what ever happened???? Anyone own or shoot one?

08-13-2004, 07:09 PM	#2
Gyrene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CA Posts: 886	I saw 4 of them at the range today. I wouldn't mind having one, but it has no purpose for me. A few of the guys who "Squirrel Hunt" have related that out to 70/90 yards they are a devastating bullet to the squirrels, according to the reports that come back. As to accuracy, at 4,200 fps, they usually group at 3/8 of an inch or less. Last edited by Gyrene; 08-13-2004 at 07:14 PM.

08-13-2004, 07:30 PM	#3
Snakebite Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tucson, Mexico Posts: 1,839	There is an article about them in American Rifleman and reloading them. I'm with Gyrene, they have no purpose for me. They CLAIM barrel life is up to a few thousand rounds. Thats about a years worth of shooting for me and the barrel is shot out. Not worth it. What would you really use it for except targets? I wouldnt try to take a deer with it. Maybe a javelina or smaller. Although the 4200 fps does make up for the small bullet I would take the 17 HMR for the small stuff and a much bigger caliber for the large stuff. Its a round that really isnt needed.

08-13-2004, 07:37 PM	#4
Doglips Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cocoa Florida Posts: 9,089	I seen the ammo was $25 a box of 50 maybe 20....rounds...too much for me.