.204 Ruger Trajectory Calculator

The .204 Ruger represents the sweet spot between speed and stability in the small-bore varmint cartridge world. Launching a 24-grain bullet at 4,400 fps, this cartridge delivers blistering velocity while maintaining excellent accuracy and reduced wind drift compared to lighter bullets. The trajectory chart and table below demonstrate the bullet's flight path using a 100-yard zero, showing how the .204 Ruger's combination of high velocity and slightly heavier projectile creates an exceptionally flat-shooting package that's become a favorite among serious varmint hunters.

These baseline calculations use a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.170 under ideal conditions, but your actual results will vary based on your specific ammunition and environmental factors. To customize these trajectory calculations for your particular setup, click "Modify Calculation" below. You can input your actual chronographed velocity, adjust for prevailing wind conditions and direction, account for uphill or downhill shooting angles, and fine-tune the data by entering atmospheric conditions like altitude, barometric pressure, temperature, and humidity for the most precise results possible.

What sets the .204 Ruger apart is its ability to buck wind better than the ultra-light .17 caliber bullets while still maintaining that laser-flat trajectory varmint hunters demand. Whether you're taking prairie dogs at 300 yards or calling in coyotes, having accurate trajectory data eliminates the guesswork that can mean the difference between a clean hit and a miss. The .204 Ruger's forgiving ballistics make it an excellent choice for hunters who want maximum performance without having to constantly compensate for extreme bullet drop or wind drift.