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Cartridge comparison

.20 Tactical vs .204 Ruger

.20 Tactical and .204 Ruger are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

ToolOverlay .20 Tactical and .204 Ruger trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare

Side by side

.20 Tactical.204 Ruger
TypeWildcatRifle
Introduced20002004
Bullet diameter0.204″0.2039″
Case length1.7598″1.85″
Max pressure63,000 psi57,500 psi
Recoil4–6 ft·lb4–6.5 ft·lb
Effective range350 yd450 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

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