.204 Ruger Ammunition
If I were to have a rifle specifically for varmint hunting, which would make sense if I move out west, I think I would like something chambered in .204 Ruger. However, ammunition is expensive, especially considering how new the cartridge is. So, I want to see what it would cost to reload. I guess I'll need to find reloading data somewhere.
Not much choice in bullets. Looks like it will be Hornady V-Max, in 40 grain (which have a red tip). Hodgdon H4895 powder looks to be an excellent choice, because not only is it an Extreme powder, the maximum load is a compressed load.
| Component | Price | Units | Unit Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40gr Hornady V-Max Bullets | $12.99 | 100 | 12.990¢ |
| Winchester Small Rifle Primers | $15.00 | 1000 | 1.500¢ |
| Hodgdon H4895 Powder, 1lb | $18.50 | 252 | 7.341¢ |
| 21.831¢ |
It looks like the price is similar to a varmint load of .223, so I'm not losing anything there.