Author Topic: .204 Ruger? (Read 237 times)

Terror · « **on:** August 15, 2006, 01:54:23 PM »

Got a good line on a nice varmint rifle in .204 Ruger. Anyone here have any experience with this round? From the basic research I did, people like it.

The rifle is the K77VT.

I have this scope to put on it VX-III 6.5-20x50mm Long Range Target w/Varmint Hunter Reticle

Just looking for the outstanding opinions the O-Club has to offer!!

Terror

Maverick · « **Reply #1 on:** August 15, 2006, 02:18:19 PM »

Terror,

The .204 is totally new to me. Can you supply a link to that?

I have a Ruger 77. It's a nice rifle, moderate price and the Ruger bluing at that time was second to none. I haven't looked at one lately to see if it's still the same. It's pretty much a standard Mauser action with a slightly cut down extractor and spring assist in clearing the case from the action. The action is rather cumbersome to glass bed.

For a great shooter at a real bargain price, look at a Savage.

Makarov9 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 15, 2006, 02:23:49 PM »

I've read good things about the .204 Ruger but I have no experience with it. I recently picked up a Savage 93R17FVSS .17 HMR for my wife. It's a fun, accurate rifle for a great price. I put a Mueller APV 4.5-14x40 scope on it. Very pleased with the setup.

If you ever get a .204 rifle let us know how you like it.

Terror · « **Reply #3 on:** August 15, 2006, 02:54:29 PM »

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Originally posted by Maverick
Terror,

The .204 is totally new to me. Can you supply a link to that?

Check the research link from above.

I guess I kinda hid it...

Terror

Maverick · « **Reply #4 on:** August 15, 2006, 04:11:48 PM »

Thanks for the info. I missed the link.

What are your plans for this little round? Are you a dedicated varmint hunter?

Terror · « **Reply #5 on:** August 15, 2006, 09:23:44 PM »

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Originally posted by Maverick
Thanks for the info. I missed the link.

What are your plans for this little round? Are you a dedicated varmint hunter?

Dedicated? No probably not, but definitely planning some Varmint Hunting trips. And I love to go to the range to put holes in paper at 200+ yards. I already have two rifles in .223 Rem and would like something different. 17HMR was my first thought, but I came across a good deal on the rifle linked above in .204 Ruger.

Terror