Ruger .204 Ammo for Sale
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Hornady Varmint Express .204 Ruger 40gr, V-Max 20rd Box
Brand:
Hornady
Bullet Type:
V-MAX
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
40 grain
From:
$21.99
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Hornady Superformance Varmint 24 gr NTX .204 Ruger Ammo, 20/box - 83209
Brand:
Hornady
Bullet Type:
NTX
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
Grains:
24 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$22.99
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Fiocchi Extrema .204 Ruger 32 gr VMAX 50 Rounds Ammunition - 204HVA
Brand:
Fiocchi
Bullet Type:
V-MAX
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
Grains:
32 grain
Rounds:
50
From:
$27.26
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Fiocchi Extrema .204 Ruger V-Max 40 gr 50 Rounds Ammunition - 204HVB
Brand:
Fiocchi
Bullet Type:
V-Max
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
Grains:
40 grain
Rounds:
50
From:
$29.10
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Winchester Ammunition Varmint-X 32 gr Rapid Expansion .204 Ruger Ammo, 20/box - X204P
Brand:
Winchester
Bullet Type:
Rapid Expansion
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
Grains:
32 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$18.56
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Remington Premier 40 gr AccuTip-V Boat Tail .204 Ruger Ammo, 20/box - PRA204B
Brand:
Remington
Bullet Type:
AccuTip
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
Grains:
40 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$17.79
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Norma Hornady .204 Ruger 39 gr V-Max 20rds Rifle Ammo for Varmint Control - 20156502
Brand:
Norma
Bullet Type:
V-Max
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
Grains:
40 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$28.89
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Remington Premier 32 gr AccuTip-V .204 Ruger Ammo, 20/box - PRA204A
Brand:
Remington
Bullet Type:
AccuTip
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
Grains:
32 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$23.18
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Nosler Ballistic Tip Rifle Ammunition .204 Ruger 40 gr BT 20/ct
Brand:
Nosler
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Rounds:
20
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Nosler 204 Ruger 32 grain FB Tipped Varmageddon Rifle Ammo, 20/Box - 65115
Brand:
Nosler
Bullet Type:
Flat Base Tipped Varmageddon
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
Grains:
32 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$24.11
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Federal Varmint & Predator 204 Ruger 32gr, Hornady V-Max, 20rd Box
Brand:
Federal Ammo
Bullet Type:
Hornady V-Max
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
32 grain
From:
$13.55
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Sierra GameChanger 36 gr Sierra BlitzKing .204 Ruger Ammo, 20/box - A1036--11
Brand:
Sierra
Bullet Type:
Blitzking
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
Capacity:
20
Grains:
36 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$23.76
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Nosler 204 Ruger, Ballistic Tip , 32 grain, Brass Cased, 20 Rounds, 61040
Brand:
Nosler
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Rounds:
20
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Hornady Black .204 RUG 40 Grain 50-Rounds V-Max PT
Brand:
Hornady
Bullet Type:
Polymer Tipped
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
Capacity:
50
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
40 grain
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Sellier & Bellot 32 gr Plastic Tip Special .204 Ruger Ammo, 20/box - SB204A
Brand:
Selier & Bellot Ammunition
Barrel Length:
23-1/2"
Bullet Type:
PLASTIC TIP SPECIAL (PTS)
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
Grains:
32 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$15.60
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HORNADY BLACK 204 RUGER RIFLE AMMO 32GR V-MAX 50RD BOX
Brand:
Hornady
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
Rounds:
50
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Hsm Varmint Rifle Ammunition 204 Ruger Blitzking 39 Gr. 20 Rd. HSM-204R-4-N
Brand:
HSM Ammunition
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
Rounds:
50
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Hsm Varmint Rifle Ammunition 204 Ruger Blitzking 32 Gr. 20 Rd. HSM-204R-3-N
Brand:
HSM Ammunition
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
Rounds:
50
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204 Ruger - 32 Grain V-Max - Hornady Superformance - 50 Rounds
Brand:
Hornady
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
Rounds:
50
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Nosler Varmageddon 20Cal 32Gr Fbhp 100Ct 204 17215 054041172158
Brand:
Nosler
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
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Federal 204 Ruger 40gr Nosler Ballistic Tip V-Shok Ammunition 20rds - P204C
Brand:
Federal
Bullet Type:
Ballistic Tip
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
Grains:
40 grain
Rounds:
20
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Winchester AMMO 204RUG 32GR BAL SILVERTIP LEADFREE 20/10 020892218543
Brand:
Winchester
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
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Winchester 204 Ruger 34gr JHP Super-x Ammunition - X204R
Brand:
Winchester
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
Rounds:
20
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Winchester 204 Ruger 32gr Ballistic Silvertip Ammunition 20rds - SBST204R
Brand:
Winchester
Caliber:
.204 Ruger
Rounds:
20
Marketplace Insights
★ 4.6/5
based on 58 customer reviews across 94 variants from 45 retailers
Highly accurate, affordable rifle with excellent value, though some users report feed issues and occasional quality control concerns.
What customers like
Accuracy & Performance53%
Out of the box 1 3/4 pound trigger and 1/2 Moa with first load
Value for Price31%
You cannot beat this rifle for the price.
Quality & Design28%
Excellent rifle, i'm very happy with it. Well made and great design.
Adjustable Stock Fit9%
The lengthofpull feature makes customizing the stock length a perfect fit.
Fast Shipping9%
within 3 days it was at my local FFL.
Common concerns
Feed/Jamming Issues14%
the bullets don't cycle the jam 1/3 times it's works 2/3 it jams
Stock/Barrel Contact5%
stock was touching the barrel on right side
Poor Packaging/Condition5%
The barrel and stock have rub marks from transport
Trigger Adjustment Issues3%
Trigger did not hold its adjustment and had to redo once
Frequently Asked Questions
Ruger .204 Ammo for Sale
What is the most accurate ammo for a 204 Ruger?
Accuracy varies by rifle, but Hornady Superformance Varmint 32-grain and 40-grain loads are popular performers. Federal Premium Varmint and Nosler Varmageddon also show consistent results. Barrel twist rate matters—1:12 suits lighter bullets, 1:9 handles heavier ones. Testing several loads in your specific rifle is necessary.
What is the best bullet weight for a 204 Ruger?
Best weight depends on your barrel's twist rate. The standard 1:12 twist handles 32 to 40 grains well, with 40-grain bullets popular for varmint work. Lighter 24-grain loads deliver extreme velocity for closer ranges. Major manufacturers offer bullets up to 45 grains. Test multiple weights in your rifle for best accuracy.
Is a 204 more powerful than a 223?
.204 Ruger shoots faster than .223 Remington by roughly 800 ft/s with less wind drift. However, .223 carries more kinetic energy downrange due to its heavier bullets. Which is "more powerful" depends on your metric—velocity favors .204, energy favors .223.
What are the advantages of a 204 Ruger?
The .204 Ruger offers extremely flat trajectory, minimal recoil, and low noise compared to similar varmint cartridges. It achieves velocities exceeding 4,000 fps with light bullets, extends effective range on prairie dogs and coyotes, and produces less barrel wear than the .22-250 at comparable performance levels.
Is a 204 Ruger worth it?
Worth depends on your use. For varmint hunting and pest control within 300 yards, shooters praise its flat trajectory, minimal recoil, and accuracy. However, ammo costs more and is harder to find than comparable cartridges like .223 Rem, which hurts its value proposition. Rifles typically run around $500.
How much does a 204 drop at 200 yards?
Drop varies by load and zero distance. With a 100-yard zero, a typical 32-grain load at 4,000 fps drops more than 2 inches at 200 yards — ballistics sources suggest figures noticeably higher than that. Heavier 40-grain loads drop slightly more. Exact figures depend on muzzle velocity, bullet BC, and barrel length.
How long will a 204 Ruger barrel last?
Barrel life varies with use. Heavy varmint shooting with rapid strings can degrade accuracy in as few as 1,500–2,000 rounds. With moderate use, cooling between shots, and regular cleaning, expect 3,000–5,000 rounds before noticeable accuracy loss.
What is 204 Ruger ammo best used for?
.204 Ruger is best suited for varmint hunting and pest control. Its flat trajectory and light, fast bullet make it effective on prairie dogs, groundhogs, and coyotes out to 300 yards. Minimal recoil allows quick follow-up shots. It also sees use as a target and range cartridge.