.204 rounds


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Has anyone heard about these new rounds, .204? I was at an outdoor shop the other day and was talking to a guy there about them. They are suppose to have a muzzle velocity of over 4000 fps. Have a polymer tip. I think it was Hornady that is making them.

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supposed to be less damage than the 22-250 with the right bullet!I have heard great things about the berger bullets in the .204,I am still a believer in the .223 for varmets if collecting hides,cheap bullets and a good gun out to 300 easy,plus hardly no damge compared to the .204 and 22-250, when calling 80% is well within 300 yards and sure I miss the odd one at 400 plus couse I do not shoot usually but I make the money up in not damged hides easilly!

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I saw first hand what this cartridge did to coyotes back in November so bought one myself. CZ527 Varmint. Shoots about 1/2 to 5/8" groups. Light recoil. Love the gun and caliber. Took it back to Texas in March - only killed 1 bobcat using the 40 grain berger load from HSM - no pelt damage at all -only about an 80 yard shot. Did shoot a couple jackrabbits at about 150 yards that were just smoked. I wouldn't give up the good old 22-250 but a 204 is a terrific addition.

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