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The 204 Ruger is one of the flattest shooting, fastest varmint rounds on the market, and Federal's Varmint & Predator line makes the most of what this cartridge can do. At 4100 fps, this 32-grain load sits in that sweet spot where you get excellent velocity without unnecessary power for the job at hand. The lighter bullet keeps recoil virtually nonexistent, which means you'll see your impacts through the scope and keep the gun steady for follow-up shots if needed.
This is a cartridge built from the ground up for varmint work. The 204 offers more punch than rimfire rounds but stays lighter and faster than something like the 223 or 22-250. You get nearly laser-flat trajectories, minimal wind drift, and that incredible low-recoil experience that makes it perfect for younger hunters or anyone who wants to stay locked on target.
Federal pairs quality brass and primers with a clean-burning powder to give you reliable, consistent performance. The Hornady V-Max bullet does the heavy lifting at impact. That polymer tip stays aerodynamic in flight, then drives into the lead core on impact, creating rapid fragmentation that works fast on everything from prairie dogs to coyotes. The bullet's design ensures expansion happens reliably even when you're stretching the range a bit further than expected.
If you reload, this Federal brass is solid. The boxer priming and quality brass means these cases will last through several reloading cycles, which adds to the value if you handload.
The 204 Ruger is effective out to about 500 yards on varmint-sized game, and the flat trajectory of this 32-grain load makes it easy to hold on target at extended range. The round is best suited for prairie dogs, coyotes, and similar-sized predators, where its speed and accuracy shine.
The 32-grain option gives you the highest velocity the 204 has to offer while maintaining excellent accuracy. If your rifle has a faster barrel twist, you might also shoot 40-grain loads, but the 32-grain is generally the faster, flatter option with minimal recoil for varmint work.
Yes, the brass is new production, boxer-primed, and non-corrosive, making it ideal for reloading. Federal brass is known for quality and consistency, so you can expect several reloading cycles from each case.
The V-Max combines a sharp polymer tip for aerodynamics with a design that creates rapid expansion upon impact. The polymer tip drives into the lead core when it hits, causing explosive fragmentation that's devastating on varmints even at extended range or lower terminal velocities.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 32 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .204 Ruger |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 1.40 |
| Grains | 32 gr |
| Length | 5.9500 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | V204VM32 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | V-Max |
| Shipping Weight | 0.58 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 604544647860 |
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