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Combine this with a milder report, softer recoil and longer barrel life than a. 204 Ruger, on the other hand, seems to deliver pretty much everything the larger-cased calibres offer while requiring far less powder. 222 Remington but as with anything, there is a compromise in ballistic capability. For the regular range user, this consideration often leads to more economical alternatives such as the. One of the big considerations for trigger-happy hunters has been how much powder is burned in larger-cased. 22-250 Rem respectively in a 10mph crosswind. 204 Ruger is not shown but almost identical to the 32-grain), and resists wind drift better than either of its rivals in its 39-grain offering – some 1.5in and 7.2in less drift over 300 yards than the. 22-250 Rem, comes very close to the trajectory of the. 204 Ruger may just be the varmint shooter’s dream cartridge. 220 Swifts.īut there has been a new kid on the block for the past 10 years, waiting in the wings to knock the classic foxing calibres from the top of the pile. I still have reservations regarding its use for larger quarry that, on top of its sensitivity to wind drift and limited long-range capability compared to centrefires, means dedicated foxers will probably hold on to their. Foxers have gladly latched onto this super-fast rimmy, which packs a punch well beyond what its on-paper ballistics would suggest. 17 HMR being the champion of rimfire innovation since the inception of the versatile. Recent years have seen rising popularity in smaller, faster calibres, with the. 204 Ruger is an interesting, quirky calibre that would be a joy to own, but has limited practical application.