204 Ruger vs 22-250 Remington

In this video I compare the newer 204 Ruger to the 22-250 Remington. I look at the performance of each one to find out which one is faster and which one is more versatile. Hope you enjoy the video!

[@hopefulballistics]

I like the 204 and 22-250. I think they compliment each other. I agree though, the 22-250 is a better all around varmint cartridge

[@PileofBrass]

I went the other way and chose the .204 over the 22-250. Looking at ballistics, the are close. The ability to watch your hits helped influence me. Using a 40 grain pill it still makes an effective coyote cartridge. I still want a 22-250 though. 😊

[@johnkaraphillis754]

.22-250 has always been an impressive and efficient cartridge. Hand loading brings this cartridge to a different level even tho some of the newer factory ammo is better than before. 204 is a good cartridge but the 22-250 is a little beast!

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Yep

[@prowler10393]

Have both. In the 39gr Blitzking/40gr VMAX weight class the 204 actually has more down range energy and less wind drift than the 22-250 shooting a 50/55gr VMAX. At about 400-500 yards the 204 will catch and exceed it. You get less barrel heat for sustained shooting and is cheaper to load for. If you want a good coyote round with more power than a 204, get a 243 which would be more versatile than the 22-250. Still like the 22-250, just don’t see a point in having one.

[@FISHUNTREECOUNTRY]

I fully agree. .204 uses less powder, and is desigblned to burn the barrel throats much less than a 22-250. I also love .243 win coyotes to moose capability.

[@tacticalmattfoley]

One of the reasons I think BOTH are fun to shoot: almost all the guns made for these cartridges are heavy barrel varmint or target rifles. So, the guns themselves are inherently accurate. The 22-250 I owned was so much fun to shoot. Even at 1000yds, upon pulling the trigger, the bullet is on target....it's just there BEFORE you can blink. I truly regret selling that rifle.

[@tomlarue654]

Great video. I just ordered a Ruger American 243 win with a 1 in 9 twist. I was going to get 6mm Creedmoor, but I couldn’t find one, so decided to go with a 243. If you would want to do a comparison video between the 243 and 6mm Creedmoor I would really like that.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

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[@tomlarue654]

@@ReloadingWeatherby POW! you are on it! Thanks another great video.

[@kylemartin832]

I'm in that predicament now, 6cm or 243 in the Ruger American. Only thinking about the 243 dew to that 1-9. Mr. La Rue I will be asking you about your results in the future, cheers 🍻

[@Skyhawks1979]

I have a 6mm ARC in an AR platform. Also have many other rifles but If I could only have one rifle I think Id have to keep the 6mm ARC....especially now that the factories are putting out varmint bullets for it.

[@DavidGomezRgr3_75]

Id love to have a .204, but I've been using a .22-250 for 18 years now. I've taken many deer with it amongst varmints. But I'm impressed with the .204. I just can't stop buying big bore rifles lmao. Maybe this month I'll by a .204. Ill keep you posted. Get video, and leaning me more to the .204 brother

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Thanks for commenting!

[@kylemartin832]

The 22-250 is legendary and hard to beat for varmint. I'd still go 204 for ultimate versatility, hear me out. One AR15 lower with a good trigger and stock and one good optic. Three uppers, 204 small varmint, 223 for bigger varmint and a 6ARC for predators. 👍🙏✌

[@hopefulballistics]

The 22-250 is a little more versatile, but not much. Most rifles come in 1 in 12 twist. The heaviest bullets it can shoot is probably around 60 grains, maybe slightly more. Usually it tops out at 55-60 grains. Great video overall, I enjoyed it

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Don't you have both? What do you prefer?

[@hopefulballistics]

@@ReloadingWeatherby both. The 204 Ruger is a CZ Micro Mauser with shorter barrel. The 22-250 is a 26 inch heavy barrel. One rifle geared for carrying and short to medium distance. One is for long distances from a stationary position. They compliment each other. I prefer the rifle of the 204 better. The 22-250 cartridge is probably better overall.

[@Blong243]

Good video to watch while loading 222M for our prarie dog trip this summer. My vote is the 204, just to be different.

[@jacobbushman978]

I have a 204 Ruger and its a lot of fun

[@Lucas-nh2mk]

3 years ago i hunt a 250 pound pig with my 22,250. 55grs at 3680fps. i ❤

[@KENTSNEED-q7z]

Ok

[@markcarew6724]

The 204 Ruger is based on the obsolete 222 Remington Magnum cartridge which, in my opinion, is a more flexible cartridge than either the 22-250 Remington or the 204 Ruger.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Thanks for commenting

[@garretts1604]

You’ve likely forgot more than I know but Hornady sells 45gr 204 factory rounds and my reloads with a 39gr BK will anchors yotes with ease. It seems someone comes into the discussion with a biased outcome. 204 has less bench movement and muzzle rapport as well… just trying to represent my side of the interests now.

[@brandonrenner9597]

I been wanting a 22-250AI 26 inch barrel lately with 1 in 9 twist, been pondering a build

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

That would be sweet

[@jimklemens5018]

I'm building a rifle that has a Lilja 31 inch barrel with 1:14 inch twist for the lighter bullets. It will be chambered in 22-250 Ackley Improved.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Nice! That will be fast

[@eskimoreloader]

Personally my favorite is 204

[@peterd2587]

22-250 definitely proven

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Yep

[@jameswilson5562]

Great video those Lil bullets are screaming

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Yep, fun to shoot

[@ИманГазиев]

Спосибо за обзор.

[@sugargoldy]

Awesome video 22 250 for me I'm sure there's nothing wrong with the 204 Ruger either and I'm sure the 204 Ruger has killed plenty of deers but I definitely know a 22 250 will drop them in their tracks.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Thanks for sharing!

[@davidcaesar1913]

I have to agree. Although the 204 is an amazing wee cartridge, it is what it is, a small varmint cartridge. The 22-250 on the other hand does everything the 204 can and then some. A 1-12 twist can stabilise everything up to the 68gn pills. The 1-10 twist takes you up to the 75gn pills and the 1-8 twist is designed for bullets in the 80+ range. If your really keen to shoot the heaviest 90gn offering, the 1-7 twist will get you there. However, by this point I would have changed calibres.

[@MangoMike316]

😎👍👍👍😎

[@joew5792]

I'll have to try again sometime but my 22-250 shot like a 6" group with 60 grain bullets 😬 too bad because we can't hunt with 55 grainers

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Hmm... you might have too slow of a twist rate haha

[@joew5792]

@Reloading Weatherby ya, my plan is to burn this barrel out on Prarie dogs and gongs then get it rebarreled with a faster twist

[@ronlowney4700]

Always "Tradeoffs"! But, I would not have guessed that 204 Ruger Ammunition would be more expensive! 😬

[@Funting3417]

My operator at work said his favorite deer rifle is the 22250

[@Funting3417]

I love my 22-250 its accurate and it's not loaded real fast only going 3650 but it's the speed my gun likes. I always liked the 204 just never bought one

[@waynemayle865]

I load 35gr berger bullets in my 204 ruger it has got to be the most accurate bullet I've shot in a 204 my 22-250 yes I love it but my go to varmint rig is the swift or 243 65gr vmax

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Thanks for sharing!

[@waynemayle865]

@@ReloadingWeatherby 204 ruger cost a box here in ohio is 24.49 a box of 20 .22-250 is 35.00 a box of 20

[@RandyBeretta-db5bg]

🤨The 250 is King.!!! But the 204 is really got a place.!!! Just buy both and enjoy.!!! 🤔

[@mercury8180]

I would choose the 204 ruger. Less recoil more speed better accuracy. It is all about bullet placement. Plus i don't shoot out to more than 300metres.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Thanks for commenting

[@jamespmullin21753]

How common are 20 caliber cleaning kits?

[@PileofBrass]

Easy to find.

[@jamespmullin21753]

Load max load FMJ 22-250 for Chinese body armor.