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Cartridge comparison

.204 Ruger vs 5mm/35 SMc

.204 Ruger and 5mm/35 SMc are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

ToolOverlay .204 Ruger and 5mm/35 SMc trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare

Side by side

.204 Ruger5mm/35 SMc
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20042004
Bullet diameter0.2039″0.2039″
Case length1.85″1.556″
Max pressure57,500 psi63,817 psi
Recoil4–6.5 ft·lb2.4–2.7 ft·lb
Effective range450 yd400 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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