Which .204 ruger? UPDATE PAGE 1

How is accuracy with the brownings? I want something that will punch tiny holes in targets. Maybe I should visit the "my gun shoots half inch groups all day long thread and see what guns were doing it. Thanks for the replies, keep them coming.
 
sharp shooter said:
How is accuracy with the brownings? I want something that will punch tiny holes in targets. Maybe I should visit the "my gun shoots half inch groups all day long thread and see what guns were doing it. Thanks for the replies, keep them coming.
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The Brownings have crappy triggers, but the accuracy is decent if you can get past the trigger.
 
sharp shooter said:
How is accuracy with the brownings? I want something that will punch tiny holes in targets. Maybe I should visit the "my gun shoots half inch groups all day long thread and see what guns were doing it. Thanks for the replies, keep them coming.
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I haven't shot my 204 yet. But my other X bolts have been great. 7-08, 22-250, 300winmag, 308, 30-06
 
rar said:
how about a sako 85 varmint laminate stainless fluted .thats the one i would buy .
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I have a Sako 85 varmint laminate in 204 and a Cooper model 51 204 all stainless with a laminate stock. The Cooper has a few features that for me make it a bit more desirable than the Sako. Both rifles are extremely accurate but I do not like the fact that the XS action on the Sako limits the COAL to the DM mag size.The set trigger on the Sako is a huge + although. But both the Sako and Cooper are double the price of a Browning so if your not sure a 204 will make you happy the Browning might be a better choice to start with.
 
What twist rates do you guys have in your guns? I think I am leaning towards CZ, Remington or Tikka so far. Or, maybe I will get super lucky and find another Heavy weight Sako L461 in .222 Rem and re-barrel. Anybody with a one laying around they need to sell?
 
sharp shooter said:
What twist rates do you guys have in your guns? I think I am leaning towards CZ, Remington or Tikka so far. Or, maybe I will get super lucky and find another Heavy weight Sako L461 in .222 Rem and re-barrel. Anybody with a one laying around they need to sell?
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I have a 20 Tactical which produces about the same ballistics as a 204R but in a better designed cartridge, and a 1 in 12" twist rate works well for the 39gr Blitzking.
 
I think I am down to a CZ Varmint or Tikka. I really don't care for the models in the T3x line up though. Gonna have to go handle a few. How are the triggers on either?

Any targets anybody cares to show that their 204 did?
 
sharp shooter said:
What twist rates do you guys have in your guns? I think I am leaning towards CZ, Remington or Tikka so far. Or, maybe I will get super lucky and find another Heavy weight Sako L461 in .222 Rem and re-barrel. Anybody with a one laying around they need to sell?
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You're going to find that 1 in 12 is pretty much standard fare for production rifles in .204. I have a 1 in 10 Pac-Nor barrel on a Rem 700 VLS that I find does shoot the heavier bullets (40-50 gr) much better, and still shoots the usual weights (32-39 gr) just fine.
 
sharp shooter said:
I think I am down to a CZ Varmint or Tikka. I really don't care for the models in the T3x line up though. Gonna have to go handle a few. How are the triggers on either?

Any targets anybody cares to show that their 204 did?
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The Tikkas have excellent triggers, my CZ trigger did require adjusting to remove the creep, but now it is quote good.
 
I have a Cooper 204 now, which replaced a CZ Varmint in 204. Primarily the Cooper is "prettier". The CZ bolt handle will give you ocular bell issues with a big scope mounted low to the barrel (CZ makes a re-profiled handle to address the issue). Dollar for dollar, the CZ is a good value.
 
I purchased a very gently used 527 Varmint this morning. I'll keep up with the range results when they come. I would also like to thank one of our site sponsors MARSTAR for the great deal. Can't wait try her out!
 
hoytcanon said:
Ruger M77 Hawkeye Predator... it is a nice balance of hunting style with bench accuracy... splits the difference between too light a rifle on the bench and too heavy a rifle in the field.

It is stainless though, in a nice handling, and aesthetically pleasing laminate stock.
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+1 on the Hawkeye predator. I've owned 4 204 rugers and this is the best one I've owned by far
 
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