.204 Ruger ballistic coefficient chart
G1 and G7 ballistic coefficients for 24 .204 Ruger factory loads from 24 to 45 grains, with the manufacturer's muzzle velocity and, where published, bullet length.
| Load | Weight (gr) | G1 BC | G7 BC | Velocity (fps) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornady 24gr. NTX Superformance (83209) | 24 | 0.170 | - | 4,400 | 0.625 |
| Federal 32gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip (P204B) | 32 | 0.206 | - | 4,030 | 0.640 |
| Federal 40gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip (P204B) | 32 | 0.206 | - | 4,030 | 0.745 |
| Fiocchi 32gr. Hornady V-Max (204HVA) | 32 | 0.210 | - | 4,125 | 0.638 |
| Hornady 32gr. V-MAX Superformance (83204) | 32 | 0.210 | - | 4,225 | 0.638 |
| Nosler 32gr. BTLF (60089) | 32 | 0.228 | - | 3,800 | 0.745 |
| Nosler 32gr. FB Tipped Varmageddon (65115) | 32 | 0.183 | - | 4,000 | 0.600 |
| Nosler 32gr. FBHP Varmageddon (65110) | 32 | 0.119 | - | 4,000 | 0.515 |
| Remington 32gr. AccuTip-V (PRA204A) | 32 | 0.210 | - | 4,225 | - |
| Sellier & Bellot 32gr. PTS (V332802) | 32 | 0.272 | - | 4,127 | - |
| Winchester 32gr. Ballistic Silvertip (SBST204R) | 32 | 0.206 | - | 4,050 | 0.745 |
| Winchester 32gr. Varmin X (X204P) | 32 | 0.210 | - | 4,000 | - |
| Winchester 34gr. Super-X (X204R) | 34 | 0.167 | - | 4,025 | - |
| HSM 35gr. Berger Varmint (204R35MVFB) | 35 | 0.179 | - | 3,829 | 0.605 |
| Sierra 36gr. Prairie Enemy BlitzKing | 36 | 0.255 | - | 3,840 | - |
| Federal 40gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip (P204C) | 40 | 0.239 | - | 3,650 | 0.730 |
| Federal 40gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip (P204C) | 40 | 0.239 | - | 3,650 | 0.745 |
| Fiocchi 40gr. Hornady V-Max (204HVB) | 40 | 0.275 | - | 3,700 | 0.752 |
| Hornady 40gr. V-MAX Superformance (83206) | 40 | 0.275 | - | 3,900 | 0.752 |
| HSM 40gr. Berger Varmint (204R35MVFB) | 40 | 0.227 | 0.116 | 3,581 | 0.685 |
| Norma 40gr. Hornady V-Max (20156502) | 40 | 0.210 | - | 3,806 | 0.752 |
| Nosler 40gr. Ballistic Tip Varmint (00505) | 40 | 0.239 | - | 3,625 | 0.730 |
| Remington 40gr. AccuTip-V Boat Tail (PRA204B) | 40 | 0.275 | - | 3,900 | - |
| Hornady 45gr. SP (83208) | 45 | 0.245 | - | 3,625 | 0.683 |
Using these numbers
A ballistic coefficient describes how well a bullet keeps its speed against air resistance, compared with a standard reference projectile. G7 figures suit long, boat-tailed match and hunting bullets and stay more consistent across velocities; G1 figures are larger numbers for the same bullet and are what most manufacturers have published historically. Use whichever your calculator asks for, but never mix a G1 number with the G7 drag model.
Every load here is in the ballistic calculator's bullet library — search for it to build a range card in one step, then true the velocity against your own chronograph.