Lindcott Armory Compare / .20 Tactical vs .204 Ruger
Cartridge comparison
.20 Tactical vs .204 Ruger
.204 Ruger is faster (4,225 vs 4,200 fps); .20 Tactical carries more energy (1,571 vs 1,350 ft·lb); .20 Tactical recoils less.
.20 Tactical →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.204 Ruger →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .20 Tactical | .204 Ruger | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wildcat | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2000 | 2004 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.204″ | 0.204″ |
| Case length | 1.75″ | 1.85″ |
| Velocity | 3,700–4,200 fps | 3,900–4,225 fps |
| Energy | 972–1,571 ft·lb | 1,000–1,350 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 25,000 psi | 57,500 psi |
| Recoil | 4–6 ft·lb | 4–6.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 450 yd |
FAQs
- Is .20 Tactical faster than .204 Ruger?
- .204 Ruger is faster — up to 4,225 fps versus 4,200 fps.
- Does .20 Tactical hit harder than .204 Ruger?
- .20 Tactical carries more muzzle energy (1,571 vs 1,350 ft·lb).