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Bullet drop

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 5:55 pm
by lt1tyrell
I was just wondering if anybody can tell me approx. bullet drop for the the 204. I just finished sighting my rifle in dead on at 100 yards. The load I am using is 29.0 grains of BLC-2 and a 40gr Vmax bullet. What can I expect at 2, 3, and 400 yards? Thanks.

Re: Bullet drop

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 6:20 pm
by Hotshot
Go to Hornady .com, external balistics, calculator.

Put in the info as accurately as possible and the program will calculate your load to 1000 yards, also wind drift info.

I use 39 Sierra bullets. My load with a 200 yard zero(that's 1/2 inch high at 100) drops 4.2 inches at 300, 13 inches at 400, and 27.6 at 500 yards.

Re: Bullet drop

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:18 pm
by lt1tyrell
Ok thanks for the help!

Re: Bullet drop

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:08 pm
by BabaOriley

Re: Bullet drop

Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 9:14 am
by kasual1
For a quick less detailed view using Hornady factory ammo you can look here :

http://www.hornady.com/store/204-Ruger/

Click on see details, then velocity, energy and bullet drop will be available (assumes 200 yard zero).