Lindcott Armory Compare / .204 Ruger vs .223 Remington
Cartridge comparison
.204 Ruger vs .223 Remington
.204 Ruger is faster (4,225 vs 3,900 fps); .223 Remington recoils less.
.204 Ruger →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.223 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .204 Ruger | .223 Remington | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2004 | 1963 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.204″ | 0.224″ |
| Case length | 1.85″ | 1.76″ |
| Velocity | 3,900–4,225 fps | 3,000–3,900 fps |
| Energy | 1,000–1,350 ft·lb | 1,100–1,350 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 57,500 psi | 55,000 psi |
| Recoil | 4–6.5 ft·lb | 3.5–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 450 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .204 Ruger faster than .223 Remington?
- .204 Ruger is faster — up to 4,225 fps versus 3,900 fps.