204 Ruger

Blkram

Handloader
Nov 25, 2013
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Dipping my toes back into the 20 cal waters! Had a rh Rem 700 LVSF back in the day. Accurate and fun to shoot. Sold as it wasn't lh, but has taken awhile to find a lh replacement.
Found a LH CZ American in 204 Ruger. Comes with dies and 1" rings, and has been bedded.
Have also found ammo (32 and 40 gr), components (39 SBK and 40 gr V-Max), a spare magazine, and 30mm rings for my VX-3 4.5-14x40 LR w/ Varmint Reticle scope.
Previous owner had found promise with handloaded 39 gr SBKs over Benchmark with accuracy improving as he neared max charge. Also have H4985, CFE223, Varget and IMR XBR 8208 to try.
Hoping for accuracy with 39/40 gr bullets,
Anyone have this rifle/cartridge combo that can share experience?
 
204 Ruger is a fun little round , RL10x is my choice for powder behind Nosler 32 gr BTV.
 
Nice Gil, I have thought about one of those LH CZ 204's, sure are nice rifles. Congrats on a great find, should be perfect for coyotes.
 
I've had a CZ in 204 for quite a few years. It works great! First one was a short barreled rascal with a pretty maple stock. Quickly replaced it with the 527 varmint version, which has a maple stock and a longer barrel. That one has worked out splendidly!

Regards, Guy
 
Guy, how would you rate the 204 Ruger as a coyote round compared to the 223 and even 22-250?
 
27.5 H4895 with 35 Berger FBHP shoot accurately in mine. Pin hole entrance, no exit, but jellos coyote internals. 32 v-max with H322 were just as accurate and way more explosive on varmints, but I'm a coyote/predator hunter.
 
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