Lindcott Armory Compare / .17 Hornet vs .204 Ruger
Cartridge comparison
.17 Hornet vs .204 Ruger
.204 Ruger is faster (4,225 vs 4,000 fps); .204 Ruger carries more energy (1,350 vs 650 ft·lb); .17 Hornet recoils less.
.17 Hornet →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.204 Ruger →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .17 Hornet | .204 Ruger | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2012 | 2004 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.172″ | 0.204″ |
| Case length | 1.349″ | 1.85″ |
| Velocity | 3,650–4,000 fps | 3,900–4,225 fps |
| Energy | 500–650 ft·lb | 1,000–1,350 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 50,000 psi | 57,500 psi |
| Recoil | 3–4.5 ft·lb | 4–6.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 450 yd |
FAQs
- Is .17 Hornet faster than .204 Ruger?
- .204 Ruger is faster — up to 4,225 fps versus 4,000 fps.
- Does .17 Hornet hit harder than .204 Ruger?
- .204 Ruger carries more muzzle energy (1,350 vs 650 ft·lb).