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  • 23-09-2017 10:49AM
    #1
    sniperman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,073 ✭✭✭


    how popular now is the 204 here,and whats ammo availability like?just curious to hear opinions.also did anyone ever get rid of their 223 in favour of a 204?if so,why?


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  • #2
    270WIN
    Closed Accounts Posts: 213 ✭✭270WIN


    I had 2 204's both remingtons. None would shoot 40 grain. Both were accurate with 32 grain and 39 grain (which are not available now.) Great calibre but i've a 223 now and would never change. Way better selection of bullets for the 223. Both do exactly the same thing..kill vermin.


  • #3
    lefthooker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,768 ✭✭✭lefthooker


    Some factory 204's wouldn't shoot the 40gr because the barrel isn't a true 1:12 twist. I've had 2 x .204 with krieger 1:12 barrels and shot 40gr no problem. They even held tight groups with 45gr. And when comparing like with like its much of a muchness reall. Ammo is readily available for both and premium ammo (Hornady,Federal,Norma) pretty much costs the same.
    My .204 shoots 40gr @3700fps while my .223 shoots 40gr @3620fps.
    I have a grá for both and it's hard to choose but I'm currently using the .223 more.


  • #4
    mike2015
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 62 ✭✭mike2015


    Was thinking of getting a 204 for foxing and was looking at a remington 700 bld for €600 second hand but people have said I'd be mad to pay that and instead buy a new gun.
    Any recommendations on a 204 for the job


  • #5
    leupold90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 443 ✭✭leupold90


    I had my .223 Remington re-barreled to .204
    I went for a 1:11 twist so it handles 32gr and 40gr equally well. There's not a huge difference between the .233 & .204 but I just wanted to try something different.
    I've had no issue getting ammunition, most places have 32gr & 40gr. Brands I've tried so far are - Hornady, Remington & Federal. Fiocchi and S&B are available too.


  • #6
    Stonehall9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 388 ✭✭Stonehall9


    mike2015 wrote: »
    Was thinking of getting a 204 for foxing and was looking at a remington 700 bld for €600 second hand but people have said I'd be mad to pay that and instead buy a new gun.
    Any recommendations on a 204 for the job

    I have a Ruger m77 in 204 , there is no flatter shooting gun imo, clean kills to 270 yards with Hornady v max 40 g no problem. Only downside is the price of ammo.


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  • #7
    mike2015
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 62 ✭✭mike2015


    Stonehall9 wrote:
    I have a Ruger m77 in 204 , there is no flatter shooting gun imo, clean kills to 270 yards with Hornady v max 40 g no problem. Only downside is the price of ammo.


    Don't shoot me down, but a well known rifle man ( gun dealer ) told me there's little to no difference in the price of top quality ammo in 204 & 223 but that a 204 was the gun for foxs
    Just couldn't say enough about it


  • #8
    Stonehall9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 388 ✭✭Stonehall9


    mike2015 wrote: »
    Don't shoot me down, but a well known rifle man ( gun dealer ) told me there's little to no difference in the price of top quality ammo in 204 & 223 but that a 204 was the gun for foxs
    Just couldn't say enough about it

    Ya as I said it's ultimate fixing caliber


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