nice thing about the .204 Ruger is the lack of felt recoil. It recoils much less than a .22-250, but achieves faster velocity by using a very efficient case and a lighter bullet. Firing the .204 you get the sense that the bullet is instantly on target. It is hard to explain the feeling, but there is just instant impact, and the mild recoil allows the hit to be seen through the scope, without being jarred off target<br />The .204 Ruger is a varmint shooter's dream cartridge. It shoots flatter and resists wind drift better than the .22-250 Rem., better even than the mighty .220 Swift. It does so with a third less powder, meaning longer barrel life, less cost, lower recoil and milder report.<br />