1290 wrote:Me thinks you got it ass about, 204R will be slightly faster than the triple duece plus 1.....
Ruger has about 10% case volume on it.
They're close in 35 / 40 gr, the 20 cal will have the higher SD for the same mass compared to the 224 proj, and therefore higher BC, so less drop at the same range but big deal...
I still dont need a 20, the 22s are small enough in my fingers when reloading....
I cant foresee a problem
bigfellascott wrote:I reckon if you've already got the 223 use that, why not if its that close - only thing I could think of that could be an issue is if it don't like shooting the lighter projectiles.
Westy wrote:bigfellascott wrote:I reckon if you've already got the 223 use that, why not if its that close - only thing I could think of that could be an issue is if it don't like shooting the lighter projectiles.
Some of the hits with your 204 a pretty Bloody impressive though Scott, this is not meant to Dis the 204 in anyway just found the results interesting and as I'm set up for 223 I don't feel like setting up for another cal but if the result is better the n maybe ????
mausermate wrote:I'd go for the 204 Westy. If you already have two 223's, what's the point in another. Bit of fun and for those melancholy days when you need a change.
Westy wrote:Well yesterday was my birthday and I had to buy something so, I bought a box of 40 grn pills for the 223!!!LOL
1290 wrote:Westy wrote:Well yesterday was my birthday and I had to buy something so, I bought a box of 40 grn pills for the 223!!!LOL
Happy birthday westy....
If you do go for the 204, you'll have to put your genuine reason as "because the guys on the forum said I needed one"
Westy wrote:1290 wrote:Westy wrote:Well yesterday was my birthday and I had to buy something so, I bought a box of 40 grn pills for the 223!!!LOL
Happy birthday westy....
If you do go for the 204, you'll have to put your genuine reason as "because the guys on the forum said I needed one"
Thanks 1290 that's pure Gold !!!!!! Sad fact is her in Q.L.D we no longer need a genuine reason on or P.T.A's anymore!!!!!
Westy wrote:Thanx guys ,I guess Old Cal for a old Fart!!!!! I can still remember the Uncles excitement over the new 223 Cal and how it made the 222 look pail and here we go again with the 204 R!!!!
bigfellascott wrote:Westy wrote:Thanx guys ,I guess Old Cal for a old Fart!!!!! I can still remember the Uncles excitement over the new 223 Cal and how it made the 222 look pail and here we go again with the 204 R!!!!
Come on Westy its time to update to the latest and greatest, you know you want to.
Apollo wrote:You will get close to matching velocity of a .204R but remember the .204R is the .222R Magnum case with more powder capacity so the .223R can't make up for the loss in that area.
Barnes 30gr & 36gr Varmint Grenade's work wonders in a .223R at above and just below 4,000fps. At 150m they will blow the opposite side of a Roo's head off, tiny entry hole. BC of 30gr is .101 and 36gr is .149, tried using BM-2.
Berger 30gr FB Varmint BC is .119 and just as destructive pushed hard....better description is explosive but in a .22 Hornet very kind for meat & skins.
Going to .204R the Berger 30gr that I use has a BC of .156 and the 35gr a BC of .184 so the ballistics are much better than ever possible with a .22 calibre.
Short story... the .204R shoots flatter over a longer distance with the same weight bullet and much higher velocity that a .223R can't match.
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At 4 times the co$t. now that's a bargain!!!!!! LOL