Lindcott Armory Compare / .17 Remington vs .204 Ruger
Cartridge comparison
.17 Remington vs .204 Ruger
.17 Remington is faster (4,500 vs 4,225 fps); .204 Ruger carries more energy (1,350 vs 900 ft·lb); .17 Remington recoils less.
.17 Remington →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 Remington | .204 Ruger | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1971 | 2004 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.172″ | 0.204″ |
| Case length | 1.796″ | 1.85″ |
| Velocity | 4,000–4,500 fps | 3,900–4,225 fps |
| Energy | 710–900 ft·lb | 1,000–1,350 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 63,000 psi | 57,500 psi |
| Recoil | 3.5–5 ft·lb | 4–6.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 450 yd |
FAQs
- Is .17 Remington faster than .204 Ruger?
- .17 Remington is faster — up to 4,500 fps versus 4,225 fps.
- Does .17 Remington hit harder than .204 Ruger?
- .204 Ruger carries more muzzle energy (1,350 vs 900 ft·lb).