.222 rem vs .204 ruger

h322 · January 31, 2010, 11:50 AM

hi was thinking of changing my .222 for a .204 ruger for shooting foxes which is best ?

impalacustom · February 1, 2010, 05:56 AM

The 204 will be a little easier on pelts and flatter shooting. The 204 is a 222 Remington magnum necked to 20 caliber. Reloading is going to run the same for either one.

sourdough44 · February 1, 2010, 06:32 AM

For that application I'd pick the 204. Since you have a 222 I'm not sure it's worth switching, unless you just want a change.

mlk3454 · February 10, 2010, 11:31 AM

Sorry to bring this post up to the first page but I was wondering the same thing. My question is in regard to pistol barrel length. I have 222rem for a TC and was thinking about 204 in its place. Would there be any difference out of a short tube with these cartridges? I just got the 222rem with a trade and dont have the dies for it or the 204 so it would be a fresh start with either.

Brian Pfleuger · February 10, 2010, 11:44 AM

To the OP:

204

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlk3454

Would there be any difference out of a short tube with these cartridges? I just got the 222rem with a trade and dont have the dies for it or the 204 so it would be a fresh start with either.

Here's a test of 204 with various barrel lengths:

http://www.bullberry.com/204Rugerdata.html

I can't find one for the 222.

mrawesome22 · February 10, 2010, 10:20 PM

If I already had a 222Rem I would not get a .204Ruger. It'll shoot a little flatter, but who cares. Load up some 40gr VMAX's in your 222 and let 'em rip. Now if I didn't already own a 222Rem, I'd be looking at a 22-250Rem. My biggest gripe about the 20 cal is cleaning supplies. Funnels as well. Plus there is very little in terms of bullet weight selection with the 20.

jdscholer · February 10, 2010, 10:37 PM

There is a TON of different bullets to choose from for your 222, I doubt we'll ever see that for the .204s. jd

January 31, 2010, 11:50 AM	#1
h322 Member Join Date: January 31, 2010 Location: northern ireland Posts: 18	.222 rem vs .204 ruger hi was thinking of changing my .222 for a .204 ruger for shooting foxes which is best ?

February 10, 2010, 10:37 PM	#7
jdscholer Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 1,197	There is a TON of different bullets to choose from for your 222, I doubt we'll ever see that for the .204s. jd __________________ "We're all dummies, just in different ways." Old Okie Philosopher

February 1, 2010, 05:56 AM	#2
impalacustom Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2009 Posts: 492	The 204 will be a little easier on pelts and flatter shooting. The 204 is a 222 Remington magnum necked to 20 caliber. Reloading is going to run the same for either one.

February 1, 2010, 06:32 AM	#3
sourdough44 Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2007 Location: WI Posts: 621	For that application I'd pick the 204. Since you have a 222 I'm not sure it's worth switching, unless you just want a change.

February 10, 2010, 11:31 AM	#4
mlk3454 Member Join Date: May 21, 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 60	Sorry to bring this post up to the first page but I was wondering the same thing. My question is in regard to pistol barrel length. I have 222rem for a TC and was thinking about 204 in its place. Would there be any difference out of a short tube with these cartridges? I just got the 222rem with a trade and dont have the dies for it or the 204 so it would be a fresh start with either.

February 10, 2010, 10:20 PM	#6
mrawesome22 Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: Ohio, Appalachia's foothills. Posts: 3,779	If I already had a 222Rem I would not get a .204Ruger. It'll shoot a little flatter, but who cares. Load up some 40gr VMAX's in your 222 and let 'em rip. Now if I didn't already own a 222Rem, I'd be looking at a 22-250Rem. My biggest gripe about the 20 cal is cleaning supplies. Funnels as well. Plus there is very little in terms of bullet weight selection with the 20.