Need help on picking out a Ruger 204 rifle

General discussion and information about the .204 Ruger.
triggerfingers
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.204 Ruger Guns: Cooper MTV 204 Ruger, Savage 12 LRPV 20 VT, Cooper MTV 6x45

Re: Need help on picking out a Ruger 204 rifle

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I got a Nightforce scope to put on the Cooper that I got a screaming deal on. As far as hardcade I have used and always like pelican cases and Plano.
RowdyYates
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.204 Ruger Guns: Remington LVSF, Cooper M21V, C-Z 527 Kevlar V

Re: Need help on picking out a Ruger 204 rifle

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VANAMAL wrote: Mon Oct 09, 2017 7:15 pm Congrats mine will show up tomm at my ffl. Mtv in .204. Still scope shopping but i think a leupold 6.5 x 20 x 40 w side focus. And maybe the cds dials. Im looking for suggestions for a hard case to transport in
I prefer the Plano "Air Glide" case. It stores the rifle vertically; held in place with foam blocks and secured with velcro strap. Reasonably priced and I find them at Dick's/Field and Stream.
Also, I have that Leupold scope with VH reticle, and mounted in low Talley Lightweight rings on my M21 .204. Works/looks great!
triggerfingers
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.204 Ruger Guns: Cooper MTV 204 Ruger, Savage 12 LRPV 20 VT, Cooper MTV 6x45

Re: Need help on picking out a Ruger 204 rifle

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It is here!!!!! Picked it up this afternoon came home and immediately mounted the Nightforce Scope I got for it and these are some pictures. 24” barrel and the trigger is beyond what I requested.

What do you think?
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.204 Ruger Guns: Remington XR 100, Custom build Lilja/Panda/Shehane/Jewell
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Re: Need help on picking out a Ruger 204 rifle

Post by skipper »

That's a nice looking rifle!! I bet she shoots as well as she looks.
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triggerfingers
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.204 Ruger Guns: Cooper MTV 204 Ruger, Savage 12 LRPV 20 VT, Cooper MTV 6x45

Re: Need help on picking out a Ruger 204 rifle

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We will do break in on the rifle in the morning and find out.
triggerfingers
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Re: Need help on picking out a Ruger 204 rifle

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Best target of the day with factory ammo. Hard to improve upon that for break in. Shot at 50 yards and 5 shot group. Will set up at 100 next time out.
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Re: Need help on picking out a Ruger 204 rifle

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:wtg: Nice shooting
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triggerfingers
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Re: Need help on picking out a Ruger 204 rifle

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Ok.... went to the range this morning with a group of handloaded ammo to see which one the rifle likes best and shot at 100 yards. This was the best target of the day. 25.5 grains shooting a 3 shot group measuring .289 moa. So far ... LOVE the Cooper rifle!
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Re: Need help on picking out a Ruger 204 rifle

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Beautiful rifle
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