Post by bucknrut on Jan 10, 2005 20:27:26 GMT -5
Sturm, Ruger is proud to introduce five rifle models for 2004 in an exciting new caliber: the .204 RUGER. This small, fast, and efficient new cartridge is the result of another joint development effort between Sturm, Ruger and Hornady Manufacturing Company. The .204 RUGER shares the same case head and overall length cartridge as the .223 Remington, but uses a slender new .20 caliber, 32 grain, V-MAXTM bullet. The .204 RUGER’s bullet has an extremely efficient ballistic coefficient of 0.192, and an amazing muzzle velocity of 4,225 feet per second.
When compared directly with either the .22-250 Remington or the .220 Swift, the .204 RUGER offers higher muzzle velocity and flatter trajectory. Because the .204 RUGER cartridge achieves a higher velocity with less propellant than either the .22-250 Remington or the .220 Swift, this new cartridge does not compromise barrel life. The .204 RUGER also offers lower recoil and muzzle report than comparable high-velocity, sub-caliber ammunition. Its conventional case shape avoids feeding problems and increased rearward bolt thrust associated with short and super short magnum cartridges.
When compared directly with either the .22-250 Remington or the .220 Swift, the .204 RUGER offers higher muzzle velocity and flatter trajectory. Because the .204 RUGER cartridge achieves a higher velocity with less propellant than either the .22-250 Remington or the .220 Swift, this new cartridge does not compromise barrel life. The .204 RUGER also offers lower recoil and muzzle report than comparable high-velocity, sub-caliber ammunition. Its conventional case shape avoids feeding problems and increased rearward bolt thrust associated with short and super short magnum cartridges.
