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Cartridge comparison

.204 Ruger vs .220 Swift

.204 Ruger and .220 Swift are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.204 Ruger.220 Swift
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20041935
Bullet diameter0.2039″0.2244″
Case length1.85″2.2051″
Max pressure57,500 psi62,000 psi
Recoil4–6.5 ft·lb5.5–8 ft·lb
Effective range450 yd500 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.

ToolOverlay .204 Ruger and .220 Swift trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare