.204 ballistics chart

[Overlay]

Anyone using ammunition heaver than 32grn v max in their 204 and can say on knockdown and grouping, not looking to gain anything just a comparison to what i shot out to today

Been using the .204 past week to get down a number of foxes, I use factory ammo hornady super performance 32 grn V max

Apart from the extra ordinary stopping power the accuracy and consistency are phenomenal
Before venturing out today I went down to a 300 yd range and settled in checked zero on a couple of rifles then thought I'd give the 204 a leg stretch

Working on chart below for shooting foxes its pretty well point and shoot out to 300 if you wanted, the tolerance is so small you don't need any other bits for guidance
Just a bit of memory and off it goes and bang on each time, I shoot a blaser with a 1: 12 twist and it loves these factory rounds its getting to the point that the trusted 222 and 243 will be in the cabinet more

To shoot out to where i go 240 max is nowhere the capabilities of this round, at 300 the grouping was all there

 

[Foxyboy43]

Anyone using ammunition heaver than 32grn v max in their 204 and can say on knockdown and grouping, not looking to gain anything just a comparison to what i shot out to today

Been using the .204 past week to get down a number of foxes, I use factory ammo hornady super performance 32 grn V max

Apart from the extra ordinary stopping power the accuracy and consistency are phenomenal
Before venturing out today I went down to a 300 yd range and settled in checked zero on a couple of rifles then thought I'd give the 204 a leg stretch

Working on chart below for shooting foxes its pretty well point and shoot out to 300 if you wanted, the tolerance is so small you don't need any other bits for guidance
Just a bit of memory and off it goes and bang on each time, I shoot a blaser with a 1: 12 twist and it loves these factory rounds its getting to the point that the trusted 222 and 243 will be in the cabinet more

To shoot out to where i go 240 max is nowhere the capabilities of this round, at 300 the grouping was all there

Impressive stuff! If I recall correctly (unlikely) the .204 at 200 yards is very close in energy to that produced by the highly regarded .22 hornet - at the muzzle!

 

[kenbro]

Anyone using ammunition heaver than 32grn v max in their 204 and can say on knockdown and grouping, not looking to gain anything just a comparison to what i shot out to today

Been using the .204 past week to get down a number of foxes, I use factory ammo hornady super performance 32 grn V max

Apart from the extra ordinary stopping power the accuracy and consistency are phenomenal
Before venturing out today I went down to a 300 yd range and settled in checked zero on a couple of rifles then thought I'd give the 204 a leg stretch

Working on chart below for shooting foxes its pretty well point and shoot out to 300 if you wanted, the tolerance is so small you don't need any other bits for guidance
Just a bit of memory and off it goes and bang on each time, I shoot a blaser with a 1: 12 twist and it loves these factory rounds its getting to the point that the trusted 222 and 243 will be in the cabinet more

To shoot out to where i go 240 max is nowhere the capabilities of this round, at 300 the grouping was all there

Anyone checked Hornady’s figures against a chronograph?
KB.

 

[DavyG]

Anyone checked Hornady’s figures against a chronograph?
KB.

Yep…a “tad” optimistic. 3920fps out of a 20” Tikka tube.
DG

 

[25 Sharps]

Impressive stuff! If I recall correctly (unlikely) the .204 at 200 yards is very close in energy to that produced by the highly regarded .22 hornet - at the muzzle!

According that chart it is.

Mind you, with a 225 grain bullet the 300 PRC I’ve just put in for is the same energy at 500 yards as my 6.5x55 is at the muzzle. Burns a tad more powder though

 

[Overlay]

Impressive stuff! If I recall correctly (unlikely) the .204 at 200 yards is very close in energy to that produced by the highly regarded .22 hornet - at the muzzle!

Interesting I only use my hornet out to a 100 with 50 grn soft point which its loves, never had a reason to stretch its legs until now
I used 35 grn vmax in that and the grouping in them anschutz and weihrauch was all that but go up to 50 grn very different story they both dropped foxes better as well

 

[cjs66]

Yep…a “tad” optimistic. 3920fps out of a 20” Tikka tube.
DG

You're doing better than me, 3800fps. Same rifle too.

cjs

 

[charlie222]

I tried 40grn vmax in mine, didn't shoot as well as the 32's. I had a couple of foxes at 200m (long way for me) last winter and they just dropped on the spot with the 32's. I see little point in changing.

 

[Sandyb]

I shoot 32 grain Noslers out of my 24” T3. Very accurate and point and shoot as you say.. I will however go for the .223 if it’s windy out, but have dropped many foxes over 200 yards more towards 250.. a crackin calibre.

 

[Cyres]

Currently using 40 VMAX couple hundred more to use then will be back on 39 BKS.
I haven't got the velocity figures to hand but mine is 1" high at 100 and 3.5" low at 300 yds. So with NV point and shoot. 39 BK is phenomenal bullet.
If you go to Berger bullets you can put the data into the online calculator and I find it is pretty accurate. 35 Berger is also v good.
I have Strelok so can run on that.
D

 

[DavyG]

You're doing better than me, 3800fps. Same rifle too.

cjs

My bad…!!! 3820
DG

 

[kenbro]

Anyone used the 55 grain ones?
KB.

 

[kenbro]

I tried 40grn vmax in mine, didn't shoot as well as the 32's. I had a couple of foxes at 200m (long way for me) last winter and they just dropped on the spot with the 32's. I see little point in changing.

The heavier bullets might be better if there’s any wind about when shooting at 200.
Ken.

 

[Sandyb]

The heavier bullets might be better if there’s any wind about when shooting at 200.
Ken.

I had shot and reloaded for the 39/40 grain bullets in the .204, but prefer the 32’s… just personal preference, flat and explosive, both my T3’s are equipped with Pulsar Digisight scopes, and I can pick anyone calibre on an evening with the tried, tested and proven bullet and weight, and not have to worry about scope adjustment.

Component availability isn’t a concern, as I pre-ordered enough bullets to see both rifles out.

 

[kenbro]

I had shot and reloaded for the 39/40 grain bullets in the .204, but prefer the 32’s… just personal preference, flat and explosive, both my T3’s are equipped with Pulsar Digisight scopes, and I can pick anyone calibre on an evening with the tried, tested and proven bullet and weight, and not have to worry about scope adjustment.

Component availability isn’t a concern, as I pre-ordered enough bullets to see both rifles out.

Hi,
Have you ever tried the heavier bullets, like 55 g?
Ken.

 

[andy R204]

Hi,
Have you ever tried the heavier bullets, like 55 g?
Ken.

I tried the 50gr Bergers in mine Ken.Had them going at 3100FPS over N140.
I never used them,to many pass throughs on rabbits.I sold my last ones to Cyres on here.

 

[SussexSteve]

Use 39 sbk or 40 vmax in mine zeroed 1” high at 100m 2” low at 250m. Found the knockdown better than the 32s

 

[Sandyb]

Hi,
Have you ever tried the heavier bullets, like 55 g?
Ken.

No.. I did shoot the varmint 26 gr grenades, very accurate and devastating, but if wanted to shoot heavier bullets, then I’d just go to the accurate .223. Both T3 Supervarmints, both equipped with Pulsar N750’s with doublers, so just point and shoot… I now only need to venture out with one full magazine… very rarely miss…

 

[kenbro]

No.. I did shoot the varmint 26 gr grenades, very accurate and devastating, but if wanted to shoot heavier bullets, then I’d just go to the accurate .223. Both T3 Supervarmints, both equipped with Pulsar N750’s with doublers, so just point and shoot… I now only need to venture out with one full magazine… very rarely miss…

Ha, so comparatively short range work then?
On paper the 55 Berger appears ballistically superior to any non vld 224 cal bullets of to 1000yds.
Academic if you don’t shoot long range.
Thanks, Ken.