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.204 Ruger (using Sierra bullets)

Warning! These loads were shot by Brian Pearce of Wolfe Publishing Co. Gun: CZ Model 527; Barrel Length: 22 inches; Case: Winchester; Primer: Federal GM205M; Bullet Diameter: .204 inch; Maximum COAL: 2.260 inches; Maximum Case Length: 1.850 inches; Trim to Length: 1.840 inches; COAL: 2.250 inches.

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Cartridge History

.204 Ruger: Precision and Consistency with Sierra Bullets

Since its release in 2004, the .204 Ruger has become a favorite among shooters who demand speed, accuracy, and efficiency in a small-bore cartridge. When paired with Sierra bullets, it gains an added level of precision and consistency, making it an outstanding choice for varmint hunters and target shooters who require dependable performance shot after shot.

Sierra’s offerings for the .204 Ruger include their renowned BlitzKing and other precision-engineered varmint projectiles. These bullets are designed to deliver flat trajectories, tight groupings, and explosive expansion on small game. In the .204 Ruger, 32-grain BlitzKings can exceed 4,000 feet per second, providing minimal drop and wind drift for long-range shots, while heavier 39- to 40-grain options offer improved ballistic coefficients for extended-range stability and energy retention.

For hunters, this pairing is highly effective in open-country environments where small targets demand both precision and terminal performance. Sierra’s bullet construction ensures rapid expansion for clean, ethical kills on varmints like prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and coyotes. At the same time, their match-grade consistency appeals to shooters who also use the .204 Ruger for benchrest-level precision and competitive applications.

Handloaders benefit greatly from pairing Sierra bullets with the .204 Ruger. Known for their strict manufacturing tolerances, Sierra projectiles make it easier to develop loads that deliver sub-MOA accuracy. Whether crafting high-velocity loads for varminting or tuning for ultimate precision on paper, reloaders will find Sierra bullets to be exceptionally responsive in load development.

In the field and at the range, the .204 Ruger with Sierra bullets provides a dependable, high-performance combination. Its mild recoil, flat trajectory, and explosive terminal effects make it a versatile choice for a variety of shooting applications, while its inherent accuracy makes it a pleasure to load for and shoot.

Overall, the .204 Ruger paired with Sierra bullets represents a blend of speed, precision, and versatility. It’s an ideal option for shooters who want the consistency of match-grade projectiles combined with the devastating terminal performance needed for serious varminting.

Source: Wolfe Publishing

Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data.

Wt.	Bullet	Powder Manufacturer	Powder	Charge	Velocity (FPS)
32	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4198	Subscribe	3677
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4198	Subscribe	3758
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4198	Subscribe	3866
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4198	Subscribe	3947
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Accurate	AAC-2015	Subscribe	3559
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Accurate	AAC-2015	Subscribe	3642
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Accurate	AAC-2015	Subscribe	3729
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Accurate	AAC-2015	Subscribe	3820
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Accurate	AAC-2015	Subscribe	3915
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Accurate	AAC-2015	Subscribe	3992
Remarks: max load
32	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-3031	Subscribe	3519
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-3031	Subscribe	3596
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-3031	Subscribe	3689
Remarks:
32	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-3031	Subscribe	3782
Remarks:
32	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-3031	Subscribe	3858
Remarks: max load
32	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	Benchmark	Subscribe	3715
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	Benchmark	Subscribe	3757
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	Benchmark	Subscribe	3807
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	Benchmark	Subscribe	3858
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	Benchmark	Subscribe	3899
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Alliant	RL-10X	Subscribe	3610
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Alliant	RL-10X	Subscribe	3681
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Alliant	RL-10X	Subscribe	3754
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Alliant	RL-10X	Subscribe	3832
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Alliant	RL-10X	Subscribe	3909
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Alliant	RL-10X	Subscribe	3984
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Alliant	RL-10X	Subscribe	4054
Remarks: max load
32	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	H-322	Subscribe	3771
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	H-322	Subscribe	3783
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	H-322	Subscribe	3795
Remarks: max load
32	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	H-4895	Subscribe	3544
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	H-4895	Subscribe	3582
Remarks:
32	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	H-4895	Subscribe	3628
Remarks:
32	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	H-4895	Subscribe	3674
Remarks:
32	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	H-4895	Subscribe	3713
Remarks: max load
32	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4895	Subscribe	3472
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4895	Subscribe	3543
Remarks:
32	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4895	Subscribe	3616
Remarks:
32	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4895	Subscribe	3694
Remarks:
32	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4895	Subscribe	3775
Remarks:
32	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4895	Subscribe	3841
Remarks: max load
32	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	Varget	Subscribe	3476
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	Varget	Subscribe	3528
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	Varget	Subscribe	3590
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	Varget	Subscribe	3652
Remarks:
32	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	Varget	Subscribe	3704
Remarks: max load
32	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4064	Subscribe	3544
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4064	Subscribe	3621
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4064	Subscribe	3722
Remarks:
32	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4064	Subscribe	3800
Remarks: max load
32	Sierra BlitzKing	Accurate	AAC-4064	Subscribe	3503
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Accurate	AAC-4064	Subscribe	3551
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Accurate	AAC-4064	Subscribe	3614
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Accurate	AAC-4064	Subscribe	3661
Remarks: max load
32	Sierra BlitzKing	Vihtavuori	VV-N140	Subscribe	3523
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Vihtavuori	VV-N140	Subscribe	3621
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Vihtavuori	VV-N140	Subscribe	3718
Remarks: max load
32	Sierra BlitzKing	Alliant	RL-15	Subscribe	3563
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32	Sierra BlitzKing	Alliant	RL-15	Subscribe	3646
Remarks:
32	Sierra BlitzKing	Alliant	RL-15	Subscribe	3729
Remarks: max load
39	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4198	Subscribe	3431
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4198	Subscribe	3471
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4198	Subscribe	3523
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4198	Subscribe	3563
Remarks: max load
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Accurate	AAC-2015	Subscribe	3256
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	Accurate	AAC-2015	Subscribe	3364
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	Accurate	AAC-2015	Subscribe	3496
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	Accurate	AAC-2015	Subscribe	3628
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Accurate	AAC-2015	Subscribe	3738
Remarks: max load
39	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-3031	Subscribe	3183
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-3031	Subscribe	3278
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-3031	Subscribe	3393
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-3031	Subscribe	3508
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-3031	Subscribe	3604
Remarks: max load
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	Benchmark	Subscribe	3337
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	Benchmark	Subscribe	3379
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	Benchmark	Subscribe	3429
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	Benchmark	Subscribe	3480
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	Benchmark	Subscribe	3521
Remarks: max load
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Alliant	RL-10X	Subscribe	3223
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	Alliant	RL-10X	Subscribe	3322
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	Alliant	RL-10X	Subscribe	3426
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	Alliant	RL-10X	Subscribe	3535
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Alliant	RL-10X	Subscribe	3649
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Alliant	RL-10X	Subscribe	3741
Remarks: max load
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	H-322	Subscribe	3339
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	H-322	Subscribe	3402
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	H-322	Subscribe	3486
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	H-322	Subscribe	3548
Remarks: max load
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	H-4895	Subscribe	3281
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	H-4895	Subscribe	3339
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	H-4895	Subscribe	3409
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	H-4895	Subscribe	3478
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	H-4895	Subscribe	3536
Remarks: max load
39	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4895	Subscribe	3200
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4895	Subscribe	3272
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4895	Subscribe	3346
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4895	Subscribe	3425
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4895	Subscribe	3507
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4895	Subscribe	3574
Remarks: max load
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	Varget	Subscribe	3103
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	Varget	Subscribe	3187
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	Varget	Subscribe	3275
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	Varget	Subscribe	3367
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	Varget	Subscribe	3463
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Hodgdon	Varget	Subscribe	3542
Remarks: max load
39	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4064	Subscribe	3281
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4064	Subscribe	3351
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4064	Subscribe	3435
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4064	Subscribe	3519
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	IMR	IMR-4064	Subscribe	3589
Remarks: max load
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Accurate	AAC-4064	Subscribe	3230
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Accurate	AAC-4064	Subscribe	3342
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Accurate	AAC-4064	Subscribe	3454
Remarks: max load
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Vihtavuori	VV-N140	Subscribe	3163
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	Vihtavuori	VV-N140	Subscribe	3280
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Vihtavuori	VV-N140	Subscribe	3377
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39	Sierra BlitzKing	Vihtavuori	VV-N140	Subscribe	3494
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Vihtavuori	VV-N140	Subscribe	3593
Remarks: max load
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Vihtavuori	VV-N150	Subscribe	3249
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Vihtavuori	VV-N150	Subscribe	3321
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Vihtavuori	VV-N150	Subscribe	3409
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Vihtavuori	VV-N150	Subscribe	3497
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Vihtavuori	VV-N150	Subscribe	3567
Remarks: max load
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Alliant	RL-15	Subscribe	3244
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Alliant	RL-15	Subscribe	3331
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Alliant	RL-15	Subscribe	3438
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Alliant	RL-15	Subscribe	3545
Remarks:
39	Sierra BlitzKing	Alliant	RL-15	Subscribe	3630
Remarks: max load