Fun with 204 Ruger & 22 Nosler 100+ Reactive Targets

Published on March 15, 2026
Duration: 14:33

This video showcases a fun shooting session with .204 Ruger and .22 Nosler calibers, utilizing water-filled bottles as reactive targets at distances from 25 to 100 yards. The session highlights the performance of different ammunition types and provides insights into their ballistic behavior upon impact. The speaker, demonstrating experienced firearm handling, offers practical observations on velocity and target engagement.

Quick Summary

Buckeye Ballistics showcases the .204 Ruger and .22 Nosler calibers engaging reactive targets like water-filled bottles from 25 to 100 yards. The .204 Ruger uses 26gr Varmint Grenades at 4009 fps, while the .22 Nosler fires 55gr Varmageddons at 3345 fps, demonstrating impressive ballistic performance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: .204 Ruger & .22 Nosler Reactive Targets
  2. 00:34Range & Equipment Credits
  3. 00:45.204 Ruger Rifle Details
  4. 01:06.22 Nosler Rifle Details
  5. 01:14Ammunition Specs: Velocity & Bullet Types
  6. 01:55Zeroing and Holdover Adjustments
  7. 02:5025-Yard Shooting: .204 Ruger
  8. 03:4025-Yard Shooting: .22 Nosler
  9. 04:2350-Yard Shooting: .204 Ruger
  10. 06:2050-Yard Shooting: .22 Nosler
  11. 06:5775-Yard Target Engagement
  12. 09:3175-Yard Shooting: .22 Nosler
  13. 10:16100-Yard Target Engagement
  14. 12:24100-Yard Shooting: .22 Nosler
  15. 13:42Conclusion & Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers are featured in the Buckeye Ballistics video?

The video features fun with the .204 Ruger and .22 Nosler cartridges. Both calibers are used to shoot various water-filled bottles as reactive targets across a field.

What types of reactive targets are used in the video?

The video utilizes various water-filled beverage bottles, including small bottles, 20oz Coke bottles, 2-liter Pepsi bottles, and larger 'body armor' bottles, as reactive targets.

What are the key ballistic specifications for the ammunition used?

For .204 Ruger, 26-grain Varmint Grenade bullets are fired at 4009 fps. For .22 Nosler, 55-grain Varmageddon bullets are used at approximately 3345 fps.

What distances are covered in the shooting session?

The shooting session covers distances from 25 yards up to 100 yards, with targets set at 25, 50, 75, and 100-yard increments.

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