The .204 Ruger is the second largest casing in its class behind the 5.6x50 Magnum. - posted in Guns, Loads, Optics and Gear for Varmint Hunting: I am going to sight in my new 204 tomorrow. In this case, the scope should have sufficient zoom for an appropriate sight picture. Ruger 10/22 ATI Rifle Stock in Black STOCK ONLY. Hi I'm getting My wife a .204 ruger for her first rifle she is set on the .204 now but I'm wondering what brand or model to buy we are quite keen on a browning xbolt eclipse varmint but I'm not sure if they import that model. During that time, it was considered as the second highest velocity in the industry of weapon and the only centerfire cartridge manufactured for the public with bullets of .204 caliber. The .204 Ruger scope can enlarge the view slightly for short distance and also zoom larger for farther areas. Discussion Starter • #1 • Oct 4, 2011. You should sight your gun in at a distance at which you think you will be taking the most shots. I had never really taken dedicated .22LR AR-15 rifles seriously until I was asked to help zero this rifle. Bill K Senior Member Posts: 1923 Joined: Tue Jan 18, 2011 5:00 pm.204 Ruger Guns: also now, a Savage switch bull barrel in 204R. 1 bid. Consistently ranking among the Top 5 or Top 10 best selling rifle cartridges in the United States each year, the .223 Remington is by far the most popular of the group. £4.36 postage. List view. 1-44 of 44 results. I usually shoot the Gp100 at distances between 8 to 25 yards. I shoot both the 32gr Hornady V-MAX and the 40gr's. $42.90. 204 ruger. The .204 Ruger is a carefully designed and well balanced cartridge into which a lot of thought was put. LaserMax Centerfire Frame Mounted Red Laser Sight for Ruger LCP - CF-LCP. Free postage. £4.36 postage. £25.00. 1462 - 2 . Most of my coyote shots are taken at 300 yards and less. The .204 cartridge is actually a necked down .222 magnum case which is longer than .223. The Tech-Sights TSR 100 sight has two apertures that flip to alternate. It's much easier to calculate bullet drop, and figure out EXACTLY where to aim to get the hit you want. Ending Thursday at 11:34AM GMT 12h 28m. For the second trip, I ended up shooting 301 rounds, all from the .204 Ruger rifle. When people sight in a revolver what is the usual base distance that this is done at? 40gr Vmax problem. Its longevity is assured. This is a common distance for target shooting. RUGER 10/22 M1 Carbine Stock. TROY INDUSTRIES, INC. Green Pistol Rifle Laser Sight For Ruger 57 P95 FN 45 SR9 SR40 Glock 17 19 22 . Top. £19.99. $25.00 0 bids + shipping . The Ruger Instruction Manual says each mark on the sight moves POI by 1.00” at 25 yards, but I haven’t tested that. Get SPECIAL OFFER and cheap Price for Best Rifle Sighting Sled And Best Rifle Twist For 204 Ruger. In hind sight not the best decision to take second shot but being that it is a coyote went for it. We spent a nice afternoon in October breaking eggs at 100 yards. Opens image gallery. That is an ease for the eyesight to hit the intended target. A friend recently acquired one of Colt’s .22LR M4 rifles made by Walther Firearms and asked if I would help zero the sights at the appropriate distance. Thanks for the info guys. 100 yards is fine for a .22LR rifle. Ruger and Hornady developed this centerfire rifle cartridge and was introduced in 2004. The cartridge is a centerfire rifle shell casing based off the .222 Remington Magnum design with a small rifle primer. 3 bids. Distance: nearest first; View: Gallery view. RUGER 10/22 Custom STOCK ONLY . I thought that perhaps Ruger set the sights at a specific base setting for say X yards. When sighting in my 204 with hornady vmax 40gr wood 32gr vmax be off quite a bit or not really or wood I have to re sight for the 32gr? £6.23 postage. 97-144 of 542 results. A popular aperture sight upgrade for 10/22s is the Tech-Sights system. They’re followed by the .204 Ruger and the .220 Swift. Re: 204 ruger. All of the major US ammo manufacturers (Hornady, Remington, Federal and Winchester) now offer .204 factory loads, usually with bullet weights around 32 and 40 grains, and many rifle makers have adopted the cartridge. 23 inch SS Location: Lake Forest, Ca. The best method, IMHO, is to sight in at 100yds. Free shipping . That is an ease for the eyesight to hit the intended target. Re: Sighting in. .204 Ruger Guns: HOWA 1500 .204 Ruger Varmint, Bull Bbl, Lupy 6-18x40 custom. Also considering a CZ527 timber stock, savage 12 varmint laminated stock or an xbolt predator. The .204 Ruger was formally announced in 2004, was quickly accepted by many varmint shooters and hunters and has become one of the most reloaded rifle cartridges. A.J CUSTOM TOUGH BUFFER ORANGE RECOIL BOLT BUFFER FOR RUGER 10/22 BEST QUALITY. Viridian E Series Red Laser Sight for Ruger LCP2, Non-ECR - 912-0007. 22-250 vs 223 vs 204 Ruger vs 220 Swift: Ammunition Selection. Free shipping . Image not available. The .204 Ruger has some awesome ballistics and within 300 yards it features minimal drop. $89.99. Once the sighting is dialed in, you can hit nearly anything. Free postage. The .204 Ruger was designed in 2004 by Ruger and Hornady manufacturers. Its virtues include an unusually flat trajectory, mild recoil, outstanding accuracy, modest muzzle report and velocities of 4,225 fps with 32-grain bullets or 3,900 fps with 40-grain versions. Sighting In 204? £4.75. List view. It is a heavier rifle, lighter bullets with a lower power scope will increase your ability to maintain your sight picture. if my shots at critters will be 0-300 yards, where you sight … The considerably smaller .204 has proven itself potent enough for coyotes, with an equally flat trajectory and similar wind drift to the .22-250. or Best Offer. I have a Savage Predator Hunter in .204 Ruger and can see my hits. The .204 Ruger is a cartridge capable of purging a lot of song dogs from farms, or for high-speed fun at the range. In stock 10+ In stock, delivery from Brownells USA within 7-10 days. A.J CUSTOM Extended Magazine Release FOR RUGER 10/22 BEST QUALITY (Silver) … 46 posts • Page 1 of 2 • 1, 2. Ending Friday at 1:45PM GMT … I've never sighted a 22lr that far but just out of curiosity plus after reading these posts, I entered those numbers into gun data.org's ballistic calculator, with the average bullet and sight height of 1.5in you will be 9.9in high at 50 yards. Ending Thursday at 1:24PM GMT 14h 18m. Post by futuretrades » Sun May 04, 2008 7:14 pm i've seen more ammo wasted on bore sighted rifles than it's worth! Advertisement. If you think that the majority of your shots will be taken in open fields where 200 yard shots will be required, then that would be a good distance for sighting in your firearm. Reloading equipment, methods, load data, powder and projectile information. The CZ 527 Varmint rifle chambered in .204 Ruger is a reliable, accurate bolt-action rifle that works well on the range or in the field hunting predators. even with the laser bore sighters. The best rifle to help you catch your prey is the famous 204 Ruger. The .204 Ruger is nipping at the heels of the venerable .22-250, challenging it as the favorite cartridge of savvy long-range varmint and predator hunters. Re: How do I sight in my new rifle? Distance: nearest first; View: Gallery view. I had discovered the importance of accuracy when hunting prairie dogs—and the .204 Ruger had exceptional accuracy. The .22-250 Remington is the next most common. Picture Information. 65 Posts . 40gr Vmax problem. Remington model 700 Varmint Tactical Rifle (VTR) chambered in .204 ruger. I have found the .204 quieter (DM80 mod ) flatter shooting, very little recoil and so consequently i do not lose sight picture. £45.44. 3 bids. Unless you have done some ballistic calculating homework. The .204 Ruger can also be an excellent choice for varmint hunters, who are often shooting small animals. 2 product ratings 2 product ratings - Timber Creek Black Finish Extended Magazine Release for RUGER 10/22 . Sight Height : 1.7 in Shooting Angle: 0° Wind Speed: 10 mph Wind Angle: 90° Zero Range: 50 yd Chart Range: 300 yd Maximum Range: 4019 yd Step Size: 5 yd: Corrected For Atmosphere Adjusted BC: 0.254 Altitude: 780 ft Barometric Pressure: 28.90 Hg Temperature: 86° … Uncle Mike's Ruger 10/22 Q/D Nickel Plated Sling Swivel Set . I am new to shooting with a scope so hopefully i can get some help with this. Sort of the same way that I zero my rifle at 100 yards. When im at the range i can consistantly keep a quarter size group at 25 yards. £52.00. 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