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 204 Recommendation
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02/18/09 06:14 AM
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kgmonty
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I'm looking to get a 204, and would like some recommendations on what brand, barrel length (i.e. Is a 20" barrel to short?), twist rate, and other things to consider, etc. Thanks in advance.
Kg
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Re: 204 Recommendation
[Re: kgmonty]
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02/18/09 08:02 AM
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Haven't shot it yet but I just picked up a Remington 700 SPS Varmint. I like it. Don't know the barrel length or twist.
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Re: 204 Recommendation
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02/18/09 08:26 PM
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jjbrown
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you cant go wrong with a remington. The 700 sps Varmint is going to have a 26" bull barrel. I also have a TC encore and it shoots really well. I think that it is a 24" barrel and it will turn a coyote inside out. It is a great round and it is very flat shoting.
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Re: 204 Recommendation
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02/18/09 08:35 PM
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deerfeeder
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I have a Savage Model 12 in .204 with a bull barrel. Shoots great, but it is NOT a truck gun. Real hard to get out the window in a hurry and it gets to be a load to carry when walking.
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Re: 204 Recommendation
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02/18/09 08:43 PM
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BradyBuck
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I have the R-15 in .204. Getting a little pricey though. The gun is a blast to shoot and I have been getting some great groups. You can go through a ton of ammo. No recoil at all. 1/12 twist  
Last edited by BradyBuck60; 02/18/09 08:45 PM.
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Re: 204 Recommendation
[Re: BradyBuck]
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02/18/09 08:54 PM
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WTTH
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Get a custom its worth every penny and you will be super happy with it because you get it everything exactly the way you want it. Plus they shoot amazing groups.
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Re: 204 Recommendation
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02/18/09 09:15 PM
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Re: 204 Recommendation
[Re: kgmonty]
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02/19/09 12:25 AM
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RICK O'SHAY
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at or lease there are 3 ruger m77's all three shoot great! i'd highly recomend them.
DISCLAIMER
ATTENTION: Your decision should NEVER be based SOLELY upon my advice, recomendation, or opinion.
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Re: 204 Recommendation
[Re: RICK O'SHAY]
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02/19/09 01:39 AM
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Zaraspook
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I have a .204 in Remington SPS Varmint. It is a tack driver right out of the box. My best 3 shot group so far can be covered by a dime. It is long and heavy so keep that in mind if it matters to you.
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Re: 204 Recommendation
[Re: Zaraspook]
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02/19/09 02:38 AM
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Re: 204 Recommendation
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#605233
02/19/09 04:08 AM
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CitySlickerHunter
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I have a Remington 700 ADL with a Nikon Buckmaster BDC. It shoots A LOT better then I do.
"I can't be over gunned because the animal can't be over dead"-Elmer Keith
10/30/2012 I VOTED for The American
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Re: 204 Recommendation
[Re: CitySlickerHunter]
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02/19/09 08:07 AM
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kgmonty
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Thanks for the information. I know I'm going to lose some accuracy, but I would prefer a gun around 7 to 7.5 lbs, and a regular barrel. Has anyone shot the 204 in a Model seven with a 20" in barrel? If so, how did it shoot? Would the accuracy difference of a 20" and a 22" barrel be significant?
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Re: 204 Recommendation
[Re: kgmonty]
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02/19/09 09:18 AM
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If I was to get one in regular barrel I would no doubt get a CZ 527. Best factory trigger ever!
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Re: 204 Recommendation
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02/19/09 10:16 AM
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Zaraspook
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Here's a pic of mine. I painted it ACU digital camo 
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Re: 204 Recommendation
[Re: Zaraspook]
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02/19/09 11:24 AM
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CitySlickerHunter
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That took some skill^^^^^^^VERY impressed
"I can't be over gunned because the animal can't be over dead"-Elmer Keith
10/30/2012 I VOTED for The American
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Re: 204 Recommendation
[Re: CitySlickerHunter]
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02/19/09 07:13 PM
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That's a good looking camo job, Zaraspook. You could make some money doing that! I know I'd pay ya...
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Re: 204 Recommendation
[Re: d.g.ruff]
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02/19/09 08:20 PM
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Zaraspook
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I've considered doing a few camo jobs to make some extra cash. I did this one with Duracoat.
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Re: 204 Recommendation
[Re: Zaraspook]
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02/19/09 08:26 PM
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PM me a price and I will let you do mine. That looks dang good!
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Re: 204 Recommendation
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02/20/09 03:02 AM
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I went to the range today to sight in my 204. I shot about 40 rounds of 40 grain Vmax and could not get a group better than baseball sized....
Went in to the range shop and bought the ONLY 204 ammo they had which was the same thing in 32 grain and whalla! Wasn't completely perfect but was getting quarter sized groups!
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Re: 204 Recommendation
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#605242
02/20/09 04:22 AM
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BradyBuck
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Quote:
I went to the range today to sight in my 204. I shot about 40 rounds of 40 grain Vmax and could not get a group better than baseball sized....
Went in to the range shop and bought the ONLY 204 ammo they had which was the same thing in 32 grain and whalla! Wasn't completely perfect but was getting quarter sized groups!
I had the same problem. try the federal premium v-shock 32 gr.
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Re: 204 Recommendation
[Re: BradyBuck]
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02/20/09 05:32 AM
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I definitely will! Have to make do with the quarter sized groups now, cuz I am headed to Sanderson in the morning for a weekend varmint hunt!!
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Re: 204 Recommendation
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#605244
02/20/09 11:35 AM
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Zaraspook
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cbump, you have PM when you get back
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Re: 204 Recommendation
[Re: kgmonty]
#605245
02/20/09 04:33 PM
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Donkey_Flogger
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Quote:
I'm looking to get a 204, and would like some recommendations on what brand, barrel length (i.e. Is a 20" barrel to short?), twist rate, and other things to consider, etc. Thanks in advance.
Kg
Lots of good opinions on the .204 here http://www.204ruger.com/
DF
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Re: 204 Recommendation
[Re: Donkey_Flogger]
#605246
02/21/09 05:43 AM
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Reality Outdoors
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I have the Rem vtr really like it also have an R-15 and a Howa axiom all in 204 may be selling the r-15 soon just guess im to use to a bolt
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