.204 Ruger 32 Grain Nosler Ballistic Tip~ The ... Velocity 3920 Fps; 100% hand loaded; Additional information. Optimal results are achieved in ALL firearms, including semi-autos. The Ruger No. It’s these two that have been the mainstay of the cartridge, though a 45-grain soft tip was introduced later. Hide Reman Hide Steel . 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. Maimum Load - Hornady 40 grain V-Max bullet, 26.8 grains of H335 powder, MV 3738 fps, 56,700 PSI. Sign up to receive new product announcements, special offers, and the annual product catalog. from a 24" test barrel. 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.204 Ruger is a centerfire rifle cartridge developed by Hornady and Ruger. Originally developed as a joint effort between Hornady and Ruger, the cartridge was quickly offered by all major rifle and ammunition manufacturers. The velocity and energy figures down range are 3583 fps and 941 ft. lbs. The ballistic performance based offthe 32 V-Max, 40 , 45 grain are 4,225 ft/s (32 gr), 3,900 ft/… Share information about reloading the .204 Ruger. Joined May 7, 2020 Messages 144 Location Arkansas . Ballistic Coefficients of: 0.255 0.23 0.205 0.205 0.205 . Description Grains FPS Rounds Price PPR. The 223 will hit 3800 fps in a 26" barrel with top loads using a 40 gr bullet. Polymer tipped Hornady V-MAX® or NTX® bullets deliver match accuracy and rapid fragmentation. 10.0 grains Bluedot Win SR primers 32 gr. Whatever the caliber, the Ruger No. 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 bulletâs poor B.C. 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. 204 Ruger - Sierra Inc Prairie Enemy Ammo - FREE SHIPPING Over $75 - Code: ⦠Accuracy, increased range, flatter trajectory, less wind drift and devastating terminal results are all realized with Superformance® Varmint ammunition. I had an average of 3536 fps with a 39gr and 3757 using a 32gr bullet. They were developed in a 24" test barrel. The .204 Rugeris the second largest casing in its class behind the 5.6x50 Magnum. or SAAMI specifications. Created by necking down the defunct .222 Remington Magnum, the .204 Ruger has emerged as a varmint-shooting firebrand. Both are black in color. 204 Ruger ~ 36 Grain ~ Trajectory Chart. In terms of ballistics it’s quoted at 3900 fps for the 40 and 4225 fps for the 32-grain V-MAX loads. Varmint hunters can now reap the benefits of Hornady® Superformance® propellant technology in their favorite varmint cartridges. Link to post Share on other sites. Muzzle Velocity: 3700 fps; Muzzle Energy: 1216 ft. lbs. of .113 does not recommend it for long range proficiency. The Hornady 32-grain loadâa middle-of-the-road choiceâattains 4225 fps from a 26-inch barrel; thatâs screaming fast. Cartridge Type: Rifle Height: 1.84" Width: 0.378" Average FPS: 3935 Average Energy: 1272 Average Gr: 37 Recoil: 0.6 Power Rank: 1.46 of 20 The .204 Ruger was designed in 2004 by Ruger and Hornady manufacturers. of .113 does not recommend it for long range proficiency. Introducing the latest products from the worldwide leader in ammunition. Description Grains FPS Rounds Price PPR. Loaded some Bluedot loads for my 204 Ruger ultra lite. Price: $449.99. Wind Direction is: 3.0 o’clock and a Wind Velocity of: 10.0 Miles per hour. Whatever the caliber, the Ruger No. When I first started with a.204 Ruger I was using Hornady Varmint Express factory ammo which used 32gr V-Max Bullets. Hornady took primary responsibility for the design and manufacture of the new cartridge and Ruger for the new rifles. Gain a deep knowledge of ballistic science and access our improved ballistic calculator. ⦠When I first started with a .204 Ruger I was using Hornady Varmint Express factory ammo which used 32gr V-Max Bullets. Note: As Fred mentions on this page, you will experience severe muzzle blast in 204 Ruger pistols. 204 Ruger Ammo. Both barrels are shooting 1/4" groups. Hi Steve i use H4895 in … All products are loaded to either C.I.P. Joined Nov 28, 2009 Messages 929. The New .204 Ruger by Jeff Quinn. at 300 yards. 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. The.204 Ruger is based on the old.222 Remington Magnum. Quote; Share this post. Based on the longest of the.222 Remington family,.222 Remington Magnum, the.204 Ruger develops sizzling velocities. All rights reserved. Combine this with the extra velocity of the 20-Caliber, and you get superior performance in the wind. Thanks again Gube and Seafire! 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. Note: A full length article about the .204 Ruger can be found on the Rifle Cartridge Page. Even mild loads should be above 3,900 fps. Hornady claims that their factory loads for the .204 Ruger is very accurate, designed to shoot into 1 MOA. 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. The.204 Ruger is a centerfire rifle cartridge developed by Hornady and Ruger. Accuracy, increased range, flatter trajectory, less wind drift and devastating terminal results are all realized with Superformance ® Varmint ammunition. Some people think you can neck size down a 223 case and that is what this round was made from. 204 Ruger Ammo. or SAAMI specifications. Want to turn a prairie dog inside out? Order now! This is the fastest factory loaded cartridge ever introduced, although the .220 Swift, .223 WSSM and 5.6x57mm can achieve similar velocities with light 40 grain bullets that are comparable to the 32 grain .204 bullet. 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". at 100 yards, 3025 fps and 671 ft. lbs. © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Copyright Hornady®, Designed and developed by IdeaBank Marketing. At about 34 grains and lighter the 204 Ruger reaches or exceeds 4000 fps. Combine this with the extra velocity of the 20-Caliber, and you get superior performance in the wind. photography by Jeff Quinn & Boge Quinn. The 204 Ruger took off fast. Nov 5, 2020 #7 B. Buano Well-Known Member. 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. At an Elevation Angle of: 0 degrees. Oct 29, 2020 #6 204_ruger Well-Known Member. 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. One of the joys of varmint hunting is the utter appeal of shooting. I was really just testing different ammo and collecting spent cases. 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. 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. These are actual loads tweaked for accuracy, and small-varmint tested. Additionally, grain for grain, 20-Caliber bullets have higher ballistic coefficients than.224 bullets. Speed Kills! 204 Ruger ~ 36 Grain ~ Trajectory Chart. A 39-grain BlitzKing (.287 BC at 3,750 fps) drops 32.7 inches with 23.8 inches of drift. 204 Ruger - Sierra Inc Prairie Enemy Ammo - FREE SHIPPING Over $75 - Code: … I'm pleased with the results and look forward to thinning out a few ground feeding Corvids when I get a chance. 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. Created by necking down the defunct .222 Remington Magnum, the .204 Ruger has emerged as a varmint-shooting firebrand. at 200 yards, and 2531 fps and 469 ft. lbs. The 40-grain load is advertised at a muzzle velocity of 3900 feet per second (fps). This load works for me. 204 Ruger 204 Ruger Maximum Loads Should Be Used With Caution - Always Start With Minimum Loads. It's in a Ruger compact lam stock, and has a leupold fixed 12X scope. It's in a Ruger compact lam stock, and has a leupold fixed 12X scope. Post by vmaster59 » Sat Dec 29, 2012 5:44 pm Dose anyone know what fps with Hornady 32 gr. 1 is available in a wide variety of chamberings, from the exciting New 4, 225 fps 204 Ruger to the powerful 458 Lott cartridge. Page 1 of 1. The 40gr V-Max version factory claim 3,900 fps … FPS? Ruger American Rifle 204 Ruger 22 In. 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. *Most Accurate Load C Compressed Load 1. Additionally, grain for grain, 20-Caliber bullets have higher ballistic coefficients than .224 bullets. 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. Trajectory for Custom .204 #1036 A11 36 gr BK at 3840 Feet per Second. The Ruger ⦠This year he brought a 4000-fps âsecret weaponâ with himâa new Cooper Model 21 Montana Varminter chambered in .204 Ruger. 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. 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. 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. Retailer Updated; Cabelas - Fast & Free 2-Day Shipping on orders of $50: or more! 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. The Hornady 32-grain load—a middle-of-the-road choice—attains 4225 fps from a 26-inch barrel; that’s screaming fast. Regardless, 80-grain premium bullets can reach 3,000 fps from the 6mm-204 RR and have already proven themselves on deer. Shipping: Free to High. Combine this with the extra velocity of the 20-Caliber, and you get superior performance in the wind. FPS? Download the Get Loaded® and Safe & Secure promo redemption forms. Delivery and Returns Content description. If you searching to check 1400 Fps 22 Air Rifle And 204 Ruger Caliber Rifles For Sale price. 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. 8m! Weight: 0.54 lbs: Dimensions: 6 × 3.5 × 1.5 in: Rounds Per Box: 20. The 40-grain load is advertised at a muzzle velocity of 3900 feet per second (fps). He came to favor the .204 for its accuracy, flat trajectory, and superior performance in the wind. In terms of ballistics itâs quoted at 3900 fps for the 40 and 4225 fps for the 32-grain V-MAX loads. Additionally, grain for grain, 20-Caliber bullets have higher ballistic coefficients than .224 bullets. Add to wishlist.204 Ruger 40 Grain Hornady V-Max~ The .204 Ruger … The result is a cartridge that ⦠Cartridge Type: Rifle Height: 1.796" Width: 0.378" Average FPS: 4145 Average Energy: 877 Average Gr: 23 Recoil: 0.45 Power Rank: 0.95 of 20 . Think they were a bit optomistic in their advertising trying to claim the 204 would match the swift in velocity?? 3 Results Found. Maximum Load - Hornady 32 grain V-Max bullet, 28.3 grains of H335 powder, MV 4044 fps, 54,800 PSI. 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 ⦠Starting Load - Hornady 40 grain V-Max bullet, 25.0 grains of H335 powder, MV 3508 fps, 47,300 PSI. That means bolt action guns to semi-auto like the 10/22. This higher velocity produces a flatter trajectory. Itâs these two that have been the mainstay of the cartridge, though a 45-grain soft tip was introduced later. Supercharge your varmint rifle with Hornady Superformance® Varmint ammunition - It really IS…rocket science! Hide Reman Hide Steel . .204 Ruger. Our carriers are experiencing extremely high shipping volumes and we cannot guarantee delivery dates. Loaded some Bluedot loads for my 204 Ruger ultra lite. Hornady suggests that the load should be doing about 100 fps more at 100 yards. Trajectory for Custom .204 #1036 A11 36 gr BK at 3840 Feet per Second. These are actual loads tweaked for accuracy, and small-varmint tested. At an Elevation Angle of: 0 degrees. Note: As Fred mentions on this page, you will experience severe muzzle blast in 204 Ruger pistols. fac loads would be out of a 22" bbl CZ 527? 10.0 grains Bluedot Win SR primers 32 gr. Regardless, 80-grain premium bullets can reach 3,000 fps from the 6mm-204 RR and have already proven themselves on deer. Based on the longest of the.222 Remington family,.222 Remington Magnum, the.204 Ruger develops sizzling velocities. It has hammer-forged twist barrel. The .22-250 Remington is the next most common. Well, the .204 Ruger looks like a miniature .300 Remington Ultra Mag â a huge case for the relatively small bullet. 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 ⦠.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?? 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 … Ballistic Coefficients of: 0.255 0.23 0.205 0.205 0.205 . Downrange this load was doing 3,573 and 3,523 fps, respectively. Reloading The .204 Ruger (Photo from Hornady - loaded ammo with 32 gr. Velocity Boundaries (Feet per Second) of: 3250 2100 2100 2100. These maintain better overall performance in short barrels due to their smaller cases and powder charges. They’re followed by the .204 Ruger and the .220 Swift. The advantage of the .204 Ruger is that it achieves these velocities with less powder, less recoil, and less heat than the larger cartridges. Superformance® Varmint ammunition delivers muzzle velocity increases of 100 to 200 feet per second from EVERY gun. Where are Fiocchi products made? 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. 8m! Want to turn a prairie dog inside out? from a 24" test barrel. 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. at 300 yards. 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. Two of our industry's most innovative companies collaborated on the design and introduction of a new caliber, the .204 Ruger. 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 ⦠Its longevity is assured. 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. $ 20.99. The 204 Ruger has a maximum range of approximately 500 yards (460 m). It shoots the same 17 grain bullet at 2100 FPS, about 450 FPS slower than the 17 HMR. 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. 2. 1 is available in a wide variety of chamberings, from the exciting New 4, 225 fps 204 Ruger to the powerful 458 Lott cartridge. 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 â rivaling the muzzle velocity of the.220 Swift. 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. Thank you for your understanding and support. The .204 case is based on the .222 Remington Magnum and is similar to its parent in most respects. The.204 Ruger is based on the old.222 Remington Magnum. 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 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. The 204 Ruger has proven to be a very accurate and efficient cartridge. 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. 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. Hornady now offers a 24-grain lead free cartridge that claims 4400 fps from a 26" barrel. pestcontrol1 pestcontrol1 Members; 2,110 posts; From: beverley; Posted August 27, 2016. Think the powerhouse .22-250 Remington’s 50-grain V-Max handles the wind better than the pesky .204 Ruger 40-grain V-Max? All major manufacturers load it, with bullet weights from 24 to 45 grains. Hunters will surely like the compact 6.62-pound rifle with a molded polymer stock. Thanks Clint-----CLICK HERE-----Top. V-Max bullet Firing a 32 grain bullet at well over 4,200 FPS is moving right on out. Iâm not usually quick to pick up on a new cartridgeâespecially in an unfamiliar bullet diameter! The cartridge is a centerfirerifle shell casing based off the .222 Remington Magnum design with a small rifle primer. Configurations range from Light Sporter to Varminter to Tropical and International. Bare 204 Ruger rifle is $480.00, optional 223 @ $150.00. 3,100 fps is even slow for a 40gr Bullet in a.204 Ruger. Now, it hits a bit harder with 445 ft-lbs. Vmax 2700 FPS At 30 yards I had 5 shots cutting the same hole! Superformance® Varmint is 100 to 200 fps FASTER than ANY conventional ammunition. Related products. Bump. 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. These maintain better overall performance in short barrels due to their smaller cases and powder charges. Advertisement. at 100 yards, 3025 fps and 671 ft. lbs. The Velocity EdgeâA .204 Ruger drives a 40-grainer 600 fps faster than a .223 Rem can push the typical 22-Caliber 50gr bullet. 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. 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. Configurations range from Light Sporter to Varminter to Tropical and International. Vmax 2700 FPS At 30 yards I had 5 shots cutting the same hole! .204 Ruger. 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 Velocity Edge--A.204 Ruger drives a 40-grainer 600 fps faster than a.223 Rem can push the typical 22-Caliber 50gr bullet. Hope it's "quiet" enough for my alfalfa farmer. If you searching to check 1400 Fps 22 Air Rifle And 204 Ruger Caliber Rifles For Sale price. The New .204 Ruger by Jeff Quinn. These loads used Hornady cases and Federal 205M primers. 2. This higher velocity produces a flatter trajectory. Thanks again Gube and Seafire! 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. Hornady has subsequently added a 40 grain V-Max and a 45 grain Spire Point bullet to its factory loaded ammo offerings. Virgil B. Website: www.cabelas.com. The .204 Ruger is a carefully designed and well balanced cartridge into which a lot of thought was put. 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. Developed by Hornady, the 204 is based on a necked-down 222 Remington Magnum. 204 Ruger - Sierra Prairie Enemy Ammo BlitzKing: 36gr: n/a: 20 $ 18.99: $0.95: NatchezSS. The result is a cartridge that … The case itself looks like a necked down .222 Magnum with the shoulder moved forward. at 200 yards, and 2531 fps and 469 ft. lbs. Most common bullet weights range from 26 grain (Barnes) to 50 grains for this little 20 caliber hot-shot. The.204 Ruger with a 32-grain BlitzKing (.221 BC at 4,100 fps) drops 34.9 inches with 31.6 inches of drift. 22-250 vs 223 vs 204 Ruger vs 220 Swift: Ammunition Selection. All are delivered at ⦠The velocity and energy figures down range are 3583 fps and 941 ft. lbs. This higher velocity produces a flatter trajectory. Accuracy, increased range, flatter trajectory, less wind drift and devastating terminal results are all realized with Superformance® Varmint ammunition. All products are loaded to either C.I.P. If youâre into speed records, Hornadyâs 32-grain V-Max Superformance 204 Ruger load is rated 4,225 fps from a 26â barrel. 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. Type Manufacturer +P +P+ NATO Velocity Energy Coefficent Length Sectional Density; 24 gr: Hornady Superformance ® Varmint: 0.170 lb/in²: 0.082: 32 gr: Federal Premium: 4,100 fps I never understood how they were getting this velocity anyway. Their efforts have been rewarded, as the .204 has become a solid commercial success since its introduction only four years ago. Velocity Boundaries (Feet per Second) of: 3250 2100 2100 2100. All are delivered at velocities a step below maximum. This rifle is a 100% American-made rifle sporting the newest innovations from Ruger. 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. 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). The Ruger No. Wind Direction is: 3.0 oâclock and a Wind Velocity of: 10.0 Miles per hour. Retailer Updated; Cabelas - Fast & Free 2-Day Shipping on orders of $50: or more! 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. The user will love the short-throw bolt as well as the crisp trigger. The 204 Ruger has proven to be a very accurate and efficient cartridge. Additionally, grain for grain, 20-Caliber bullets have higher ballistic coefficients than .224 bullets. Where are Fiocchi products made? The.204 Ruger with a 32-grain BlitzKing (.221 BC at 4,100 fps) drops 34.9 inches with 31.6 inches of drift. 3 Results Found. Superformance® Varmint ammunition delivers muzzle velocity increases of 100 to 200 feet per second from EVERY gun. This load works for me. .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?? Copyright 2004, 2012 by Chuck Hawks. Unlike big game hunting, if we miss a PD it isnât the end of the world. 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. Re: Load data for the 204 ruger by southwest shooter » Fri Aug 11, 2017 7:19 am browndog wrote: quickload suggests a maximum of 26.5 grains of ar2208 for 3480 fps. Accuracy, increased range, flatter trajectory, less wind drift and devastating terminal results are all realized with Superformance ® Varmint ammunition. Developed by Hornady, the 204 is based on a necked-down 222 Remington Magnum. Pm me if interested. I know where they are 2 TC venture 204 ruger. These same bullets are available to reloaders as components. For 32gr Bullets you should be around 4,000 fps or better. photography by Jeff Quinn & Boge Quinn. ⦠204 Ruger - Sierra Prairie Enemy Ammo BlitzKing: 36gr: n/a: 20 $ 18.99: $0.95: NatchezSS. Optimal results are achieved in all firearms, and Superformance Varmint ammunition is safe to use in all action types, including semi-autos. The bullet known as the .17 Remington was created in 1970 and then introduced to the public in 1971 and as you may gather from the name it was designed by Remington. Achieve superior accuracy, increased range, flatter trajectory, less wind drift. A 39-grain BlitzKing (.287 BC at 3,750 fps) drops 32.7 inches with 23.8 inches of drift. Hope it's "quiet" enough for my alfalfa farmer. Quick View .204 Ruger.204 Ruger 32 grain Hornady V-Max~100% Hand Loaded !! This higher velocity produces a flatter trajectory. Even mild loads should be above 3,900 fps. Muzzle Velocity: 3700 fps; Muzzle Energy: 1216 ft. lbs. Since this velocity was measured 15 feet from the muzzle, it looks like the Ruger/Hornady advertising is spot-on. Factory velocity claim was 4,225 fps and my Chrony figures weren't that high but not a great deal slower either. During his varminting holiday in South Dakota, Ken had a chance to try the fast-stepping .204 against his âold reliableâ .223. 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. Think again. Page 1 of 1. Virgil B. Hornady's 32-grain VMAX load left the Ruger doing 4,207 fps while the Savage launched them at 4,117 fps. Hornady suggests that the load should be around 4,000 fps or better searching... A Ruger compact lam stock, and the annual product catalog 20-Caliber, and you get superior in! Know what fps with Hornady 32 grain bullet at 2100 fps, 56,700 PSI advertising is spot-on Superformance®! 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