Guest du9207 Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 i've read the recoil on a .204 is much less than 22-250, but how much less. does a .204 sound like a weak caliber? i dont mean energy wise, i mean (BANG). I've never shot one so i dont. personally i like rifles with power, might sound dumb but too bad i do. Also, has any killed yotes at long range with .204 say at about 600 yards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksheephuntress Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 ...Recoil??.... what recoil...?-did someone mention recoil??....:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest du9207 Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 cool so nothing at all. what about the bang? does it sound like a weak 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 The .204 sounds like a centerfire rifle going off. It doesn't have the bark of a .220 Swift or even a 22-250. But it's definitely way above the rimfire crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kid Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 The .204 sounds like a centerfire rifle going off. It doesn't have the bark of a .220 Swift or even a 22-250. But it's definitely way above the rimfire crowd. agreed sounds like a 22 on steroids,mines pretty loud, as far as someone shooting a yote out to 600 yards i can believe that i only have mine sighted in for 300 yards with 2 mil dots still not being used,, but thats just because i just run out of room to shoot mine,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Also, has any killed yotes at long range with .204 say at about 600 yards? 600 yards is a poke for any caliber. Your .204 and .22 centerfires aren't the best tool for that job. I'd try a minimum of 6mm and better yet 6.5mm for a 600 yard shooter. Even the fastest of the little bullets just run out of snot at about 500 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 The recoil is nill with the .204 Ruger, that's one of the good things about it being able to see bullet impacts through the scope. As far as the report of the .204 Ruger it's very simular to the .223 Rem. Personally I think the the sound/report of the shot is related to amount of powder burned in the cartridge, barrel length more than caliber. The .204 is burning appx 24-30 grains of powder vs. 35-40 grains of powder needed for the 22-250. The .204 will shoot as flat and fast as the .22-250 with less noise and less recoil, less wear on the barrel too. The .22-250 will deliver slightly more energy to the target though due to heavier bullets, the .204 gets it's energy being able to get high velocities with lighter bullets such as the 32 gr. The .204 is a dandy of a round if kept with smaller prarie dog type targets out to 400 yards or so. If I had to stick with a .22 centerfire with 600 yards shots on coyotes, I would opt for either a fast twisted .220 Swift or .22-250 shooting 80-90 grain VLD bullets but fast twisted .243" or .264" cartridge would be a better choice. It's also going to take a pretty accurate rifle/shooter to make those shots with regularity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinguide Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 The recoil is nill with the .204 Ruger, that's one of the good things about it being able to see bullet impacts through the scope. As far as the report of the .204 Ruger it's very simular to the .223 Rem. Personally I think the the sound/report of the shot is related to amount of powder burned in the cartridge, barrel length more than caliber. The .204 is burning appx 24-30 grains of powder vs. 35-40 grains of powder needed for the 22-250. The .204 will shoot as flat and fast as the .22-250 with less noise and less recoil, less wear on the barrel too. The .22-250 will deliver slightly more energy to the target though due to heavier bullets, the .204 gets it's energy being able to get high velocities with lighter bullets such as the 32 gr. The .204 is a dandy of a round if kept with smaller prarie dog type targets out to 400 yards or so. If I had to stick with a .22 centerfire with 600 yards shots on coyotes, I would opt for either a fast twisted .220 Swift or .22-250 shooting 80-90 grain VLD bullets but fast twisted .243" or .264" cartridge would be a better choice. It's also going to take a pretty accurate rifle/shooter to make those shots with regularity. this is right..... i shoot mine out to 300+ and its flat and fast. no recoild no muzzle jump. dont even think you can compare to a .22 rimmy. Itll hang in there with a 223 and even a 22-250 out to 300 just doesnt have the ft/lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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