my first 204

General discussion and information about the 204 Ruger.
deltahunter
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.204 Ruger Guns: Remington 700 SPS Varmint

my first 204

Post by deltahunter »

hey guys, I'm new on here. I just got my first 204 last week. I bought a remington model 700 SPS varmint (26" heavy barrel) I put a leupold VXII 4.5-14X40 on top of it. I am currently looking for a short action HS Precision stock and then I'll be done. i have always been a 22-250 man, but got a 204 in hopes that it won't ruin my bobcats like the 250 does.
acloco
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.204 Ruger Guns: 12FV, 12BVSS -S
Location: Nebraska

Re: my first 204

Post by acloco »

Use the 45 SP bullet or a 40 gr Berger...and you will be set!

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Jim Higgs
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.204 Ruger Guns: Cooper Phoenix

Re: my first 204

Post by Jim Higgs »

try 39 sierra,aa2015 25.4 cci br works great in my cooper also try a 32 v-max same powder weight
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Captqc
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.204 Ruger Guns: Cooper Phoenix .204
Location: Tigard, OR.

Re: my first 204

Post by Captqc »

Deltahunter,
Welcome to the forum! I think that you are going to love your .204! You will get to see the whole show thru your scope and they shoot laser flat. Don't forget to post pictures of your adventures, we love pics around here! Gary
burge
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.204 Ruger Guns: Remington sps

Re: my first 204

Post by burge »

My Wife just bought that same rifle for me. Just need a scope now, its driving me nuts. I cant wait to shoot it :wall:
deltahunter
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.204 Ruger Guns: Remington 700 SPS Varmint

Re: my first 204

Post by deltahunter »

mine shoots the 32 grain factory loaded Hornady ammo great. I am just dying to get a new HS Precision stock for this rifle. It shoots good with the stock that's on it, but I want the HS stock anyway.
Flash
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.204 Ruger Guns: Remington SPS

Re: my first 204

Post by Flash »

I have the SPS with the regular barrel. I have had a terrible time sighting in but I think it's because of my scope, but I would be very interested in hearing how yours shoots and what grain you find to be the best. Right now I am shooting 40 grain Hornadys. Going to try Winchester silvertips (32gr) next. Can't wait to get it totally dialed in (to see if they shoot like all these guys on the site say they do) and see if it can kill a dog at 350 yards!
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Vartarg
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.204 Ruger Guns: Ruger 77MkII Target, Remington LVSF
Location: Louisiana

Re: my first 204

Post by Vartarg »

Flash: tell us about your scope?? Are the mounts secure? Just a thought.....George
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deltahunter
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.204 Ruger Guns: Remington 700 SPS Varmint

Re: my first 204

Post by deltahunter »

mine shoots the factory Hornady 32gr V Max ammo good. The only problem I've have is the listed velocity on the box, and what I'm getting through my chronograph is 200 fps difference. These bullets through my gun are 200 fps slower than the box says.
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