Shoots flat, no kick, not as loud as other guns, doesn't wear out barrels, doesn't heat barrels up as much as other rounds like a 22-250.
Bucks the wind very well, as they have a high BC for the bullet weights.
Cheap to reload for, and wont destroy cases.
As a straight out Varmint gun they are probably the best option, much better than the 17cal centerfires, less drop that a 223, and cheaper to run than a 22-250.
If you were going to try for deer, 223 might be better as you can get heavier projectiles that are designed for game, 22-250 running a 75gr bullet gives you excellent wind bucking and better energy for deer, but needs a faster twist than most factory guns come with standard.
204 with a 55gr bullet bucks the wind very well also and has about the same energy as a 223 with a 55gr bullet, but your average 204 ruger doesn't have a fast enough twist for them, and then when you can shoot them you can't shoot a 32gr bullet.
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