18" .204 Ruger barrel questions

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18" .204 Ruger barrel questions

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:?: Hello. I'm wanting to build me another 204 AR and Wilson Combat has the barrel in stock (rarely) but they only make them in 18" length with 1-12 twist. I wouldn't think it would matter whether it was on a bolt gun or an AR. I don't have a problem having a compact .204 since I have other bolt action long barrel 204's but I'm wanting to know what to expect out of a 18" .204. Will it have enough barrel to burn all the powder? How much velocity loss would you think? Any other down sides to a short 204? The barrel is a beautiful, mid-weight, fluted, hand lapped, 6 groove button rifled with 1-12 twist. Any comments or opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Jim D :shrug:
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Re: 18" .204 Ruger barrel questions

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NOT ONE OPINION? This is not a question or discussion about bolt action vs. ar-15. I just simply wanted to know if anybody has had or know of anybody that has had any experience with a short barreled 204 rifle. Thanks,
JD
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Re: 18" .204 Ruger barrel questions

Post by Rick in Oregon »

Jim, no personal experience with a 18" .204R rifle, but this link should answer your question:

http://www.bullberry.com/204_ruger_velocities.html
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Re: 18" .204 Ruger barrel questions

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Rick, thank you. Dang, that just about turned me off the 18" barrel even though I wouldn't mind having a short 204 truck gun. The muzzle blast is what I don't know if I could handle. Thanks again buddy & good shooting this summer. It was already 92 here today,
Jim D
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