HRNDY 204RUG 24GR NTX 20/200

Description

Hornady’s Superformance Varmint line was built for hunters who need to connect at ranges where conventional varmint loads start to fall apart, and the 24-grain NTX load in .204 Ruger is one of the more specialized tools in that lineup. The NTX bullet uses a polymer tip seated over a copper body rather than a conventional lead core, which serves two purposes: the tip initiates rapid, consistent expansion on contact, and the all-copper construction eliminates lead from the terminal performance equation entirely without sacrificing the aerodynamic profile that makes .204 Ruger effective at distance.

The Superformance propellant blend is formulated to extract additional velocity from a given case capacity compared to standard powder charges, and in a cartridge already known for its flat trajectory, that translates directly into reduced holdover at extended ranges and less time for wind to influence bullet path. At 24 grains, this projectile is on the lighter end of what .204 Ruger handles, which pushes velocity higher but makes it more sensitive to crosswind than heavier bullets in the same caliber — a trade-off worth knowing before you head out on a gusty day. The combination of muzzle velocity and the polymer tip’s ballistic coefficient keeps the bullet above fragmentation threshold further downrange than slower loads, which matters when prairie dogs or ground squirrels are the target.

Brass casings with boxer primers mean spent cases are reloadable and decappable with standard tools, a practical consideration for anyone who shoots enough volume to reclaim brass. The round feeds from a 20-count box and is loaded in the USA.