New England Handi-Rifle. Whether you hunt for Elk, Whitetails, Varmints or just enjoy a good time at the range, punching paper, there is a New England Firearms Handi-Rifle made for the way you shoot. It's American made, accurate and affordable, even with a long list of standard features. Serious shooters have discovered the virtues of its simplicity; it's unique ambidextrous design as well as the high degree of functionality, which is offered, at a very reasonable price. All of which adds up to this classic single shot from New England Firearms becoming an American shooting institution.
SBS-204 204 Ruger, 22" Bull Barrel
Action: Single shot, break-open action with side lever release, automatic ejection and transfer bar system.
Stock: American hardwood Monte Carlo pistol grip stock with walnut finish, recoil pad, sling swivel studs.
Sight: Scope mount rail and hammer extension; no iron sights
Overall Length: 38"
Length of Pull: 14 1/4"
Weight: 7 Lbs.
22" 204 Ruger, Walnut, Bull Barrel, (Blued)
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
Introduced by Ruger in 2004, the 204 Ruger is the first cartridge to bear the Ruger name. Based on the near-obsolete 222 Remington Magnum case necked down, the 204 Ruger uses a light .20-caliber (.204-inch) bullet to achieve dramatic velocity. Although there are numerous wildcats, it is the only standard 20-caliber cartridges. With 32 and 34-grain bullets it's among the handful of cartridges that exceed 4000 feet per second; with heavier bullets from 35 to 45 grains it's still very fast. Accuracy is usually excellent and the .20-caliber bullets tend to hold up better in the wind than 17s. It is thus suitable for varmint shooting at longer ranges, and is plenty powerful enough for game up to coyotes in size. The 204 Ruger rapidly achieved a significant following, with both ammuniton and rifles available from multiple manufacturers. It is not as popular as the 223 Remington or 22-250...but probably runs a close third in varmint hunting circles.
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Craig Boddington
