204 Ruger Ammo icon

204 Ruger Ammo For Sale

Live Inventory
Ruger and Hornady created the .204 Ruger which is a cartridge with the highest muzzle velocity of any production caliber that is capable of shooting less than half MOA at 100 yards. Learn More
per page
  1. Fiocchi 204 Ruger Ammo - 50 Rounds of 40 Grain V-MAX Ammunition

    $47.99

    37 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type V-MAX
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 3700 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1216 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 96¢ per round
    • Made by Fiocchi
  2. Hornady 204 Ruger Ammo - 20 Rounds of 40 Grain V-MAX Ammunition

    $31.99
    As low as $30.00 in bulk
    • $30.00 each if you buy 5save 6%

    85 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type V-MAX
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 3900 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1351 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.5 to $1.6 per round
    • Made by Hornady
  3. Hornady 204 Ruger Ammo - 20 Rounds of 32 Grain V-MAX Ammunition

    $35.99

    114 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type V-MAX
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 4225 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 1268 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.8 per round
    • Made by Hornady

History of 204 Ruger Ammo

The .204 Ruger was introduced in 2003 as the speediest production .20 caliber cartridge. Long-range varmint hunters love it, thanks to the mild recoil, flat trajectory, and high velocity.

Ruger, Mossberg, Remington, and Savage continue to make rifles chambered for the .204 Ruger cartridge. Rifles with a bolt action and single-shot rifles are very common. Federal, Hornady, Remington, and Winchester manufacture .204 Ruger ammunition, which can be readily found.

How Does 204 Compare to Other Calibers?

Caliber Recoil Pros Cons
22-250 The 22-250 has manageable recoil, but it is slightly higher than smaller calibers like the .223. The 22-250 offers very high velocity and a flat trajectory, making it excellent for varmint hunting and precision shooting. One downside of the 22-250 is that it is not ideal for larger game. Additionally, heavy use can wear out barrels faster.
223 Remington The 223 Remington has very manageable recoil, making it great for faster follow-up shots and overall ease of shooting. The 223 Remington is widely available and highly versatile, suitable for hunting small game, self-defense, and target shooting. However, the 223 Remington has limited effectiveness at longer ranges compared to larger calibers, making it less ideal for long-distance shots.

204 Ruger Ballistics: Chart of Average 204 Ruger Ballistics

Note: This information comes from the manufacturer and is for informational purposes only. The actual ballistics obtained with your firearm can vary considerably from the advertised ballistics. Also, ballistics can vary from lot to lot with the same brand and type load. Check out our 204 ballistics page for more in depth information!

204 Ruger Bullet WEIGHT Muzzle VELOCITY (fps) Muzzle ENERGY (ft. lbs.) TRAJECTORY (in.)
  Muzzle 100 yds. 200 yds. 300 yds. 400 yds. Muzzle 100 yds. 200 yds. 300 yds. 400 yds. 100 yds. 200 yds. 300 yds. 400 yds.
32 Grain Green 4030 3320 2710 2170 1710 1155 780 520 335 205 0.9 0 -5.7 -19.1
32 Grain 4125 3559 3061 2616 2212 1209 900 666 486 348 0 -1.3 -6.3 n/a
32 Grain 4225 3632 3114 2652 2234 1268 937 689 500 355 0.6 0 -4.2 -13.4
40 Grain 3900 3451 3046 2677 2336 1351 1058 824 636 485 0.7 0 -4.5 -13.9
45 Grain 3625 3188 2792 2428 2093 1313 1015 778 589 438 1 0 -5.5 -16.9
Molly Carter
Written by
Molly Carter