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When flat trajectory and speed matter, the Hornady Superformance Varmint in .204 Ruger hits different. This load pushes a 24-grain NTX bullet to 4400 feet per second, which is about as fast as centerfire varmint ammo gets. What that means in real terms is minimal bullet drop at extended range and enough velocity to buck wind better than lighter loads.
The NTX is a non-traditional expanding bullet with a copper-alloy core and a hard polymer tip. Unlike traditional lead-core bullets, the NTX uses a specially designed cavity between the tip and core that builds energy on impact before forcing rapid expansion. This results in explosive fragmentation at impact, which works especially well on small varmints. The bullet design makes clean kills and minimal pelt damage, which matters if you care about what's left after the shot.
The .204 Ruger has been around since 2004, and there's a reason prairie dog hunters and predator callers keep coming back to it. At close range, at medium range, or out past 300 yards, the trajectory stays remarkably flat. With a 100-yard zero, expect about 1 inch of drop at 200 yards and 3 inches at 250 yards. Recoil is practically nonexistent, so you can spot your own shots through the scope without needing a spotter. That self-spotting ability saves time and ammunition on a dog town.
This round excels on ground squirrels, prairie dogs, woodchucks, and smaller predators like fox and coyotes. The Superformance propellant delivers 100 to 200 fps more velocity than conventional 24-grain .204 loads, which compounds the advantages. Wind drift decreases, energy retention at distance improves, and the margin for range misjudgment shrinks. Each box contains 20 rounds of brass-cased, boxer-primed ammunition loaded to consistent pressure and velocity.
The NTX uses a non-lead copper-alloy core instead of a lead core, with a designed cavity between the polymer tip and core. On impact, this cavity causes the tip to drive downward with increased force, triggering rapid expansion and fragmentation. This design delivers reliable terminal performance while being non-toxic, which matters in areas with lead ammunition restrictions.
The 24-grain NTX reaches 4400 fps, making it the fastest factory .204 load available. Heavier loads like the 32-grain V-Max run around 4225 fps. The lighter bullet means less wind drift at extended range, but it also carries less energy downrange. For small varmints inside 300 yards, the 24-grain performs extremely well; for larger predators or longer distances, hunters sometimes prefer the heavier options.
Yes. Hornady Superformance Varmint ammunition is safe in all action types, including bolt-action, semi-auto, and single-shot rifles chambered in .204 Ruger. Like all ammunition, verify your rifle's chamber before loading.
With the flat trajectory and 4400 fps velocity, this load works well on prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and woodchucks to 400 yards. At typical hunting ranges under 300 yards, the trajectory stays so flat that you don't need much hold-over. For predators like coyotes, shot placement matters more than range, and this load will perform reliably inside 300-400 yards with proper aim.
| Caliber/Gauge | .204 Ruger |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 1.55 |
| Grains | 24 gr |
| Length | 4.4500 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 83209 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | NTX |
| Shipping Weight | 0.5313 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 090255832099 |
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