204 dying off ?

[andy R204]

I ran the 50gr Bergers now & again,wasn't to keen on them.
The man above Cyres took my last one's off me.
I'm out today in a overcast,light showers,gusty day up at Weardale,had around 8 with the longest @ 232yds upto now

 

[the prowler]

My 204 Ruger is deadly accurate with 32-40grain bullets. Good with 45grain factory soft point and I've used the berger 50-55 grain too. Accurate enough for roe at medium range.

 

[Bowland blades]

Thing is this , Its not got any place near the 223 rem and the likes in popularity stakes and its not really in the running after a fair few years no or very little up take with other rifle manufacturers not really getting on the 204 band waggon .
If it was Legal for Fox and the smaller deer to say Roe though ? Whole thing could change , don't hold your breath for that though !

 

[Bo Diddley]

.204 is a one-trick pony. At least with a .223, you can whack over small deer legally as well.

 

[UpNorthMI]

Have a slot for a 204 , looking around there doesn't appear to be many 204 manufacturers anymore,have seen some Ruger american gen 2 , has anyone got one of these ? Are they any good, and what is the trigger like , or am I better looking at having a rebarrel 204 , would be used for night time foxing cheers

I own a bunch of Ruger American Gen 2 but not in .204. I also own a lot of other rifles such as Tikka, Blaser, Ruger M77, CZ..... etc. The Ruger American Gen 2 is a great value rifle, it comes with a spiral threaded barrel, scope rail fitted, the trigger is adjustable and out of the box accuracy is extremely good. I like the 3 position safety for use stalking or at night. They are not smooth like a Tikka, the trigger is acceptable but not the best, you have to look at the price point, overall value and usability.

I use a .223 for night thermal shooting, 16.1" ranch version, nice and compact, it shoots very well. I have a ranch version in .300 blackout that shoots well. I recently purchased a 22" predator model in .22 ARC, it's seriously accurate. I purchased a left hand ranch version in .223 for my son a few days ago, we were bench shooting it 2 days ago with 55 grain soft point reloads and factory PMC 55 grain FMJBT loads, he was achieving half MOA accuracy with it!

Personally I would skip the .204 and buy a 5.56 version, I don't think they sell it as a ".223". Ranch version is 16.1" with a 1:8" twist, standard version is 20" and predator / prairie versions are 22". I like the shorter ranch version with a short sound moderator for night time use. The rifles come in great finishes too. They are some of the lowest cost rifles I own but are great value and performance.

Hope this helps, good luck in making a decision.

 

[rick1127]

ive got a t3x in 204.

the rifle itself is nothing special its had its problems magazine and bolt spring.

but as a round can not fault it.

super flat next to no recoil great round.

shoots 32 and 40 quite well.

 

[Neddle]

Wouldn't totally rule it out but it'd have to be immaculate. I've had t3x before, bit underwhelming, I didn’t get the hype tbh mate. I love the look of the American gen2, tho I'd imagine trigger would need something but I don't mind that.

I have a T3 Supervarmint with 20# barrel, punches well above its weight

 

[BenBhoy]

I have a T3 Supervarmint with 20# barrel, punches well above its weight

Yeah thats what I had mate.

 

[Neddle]

Yeah thats what I had mate.

I have mine shooting quarter inch groups at 400yds when I do my bit

 

[Highlander94]

I have mine shooting quarter inch groups at 400yds when I do my bit

What ammo do you use mate ?

 

[C h r i s]

Magic ammo....

 

[Smellydog]

I have mine shooting quarter inch groups at 400yds when I do my bit

That I would like to see.

 

[Neddle]

I have mine shooting quarter inch groups at 400yds when I do my bit

What ammo do you use mate ?

Homeliads, 39 gr Blitzkings and N133

 

[Neddle]

That I would like to see.

Video is on youtube sir

 

[Smellydog]

Video is on youtube sir

Well put a link up

 

[Neddle]

Well put a link up

Dont know how to

 

[Smellydog]

Dont know how to

Visit YouTube and the video you want. Below the screen or on the side of a short there is an arrow. Press it and you should get share options. Use copy link.

 

[Bo Diddley]

I have mine shooting quarter inch groups at 400yds when I do my bit

Is the 1/4" group @ 400 yards a typo , A wind-up , or are you an F-class shooter

Can you tell me what to ask for on YouTube when I search for the video

 

[MilesW]

Is the 1/4" group @ 400 yards a typo , A wind-up , or are you an F-class shooter

Can you tell me what to ask for on YouTube when I search for the video

That would be in world record territory if 400 yards was a recognized distance.

 

[Neddle]

Visit YouTube and the video you want. Below the screen or on the side of a short there is an arrow. Press it and you should get share options. Use copy link.