T/C Thompson Center Dimension .204 Ruger Review & Shoot

This review of the Remington R15 in .204 Ruger highlights its potential for varmint hunting and target shooting. The expert instructor notes the rifle's light recoil and inherent accuracy, but emphasizes the significant impact of wind on the light 26-grain .204 Ruger bullets. For improved performance in windy conditions or at longer ranges, heavier bullet weights are recommended.

This video compares the .204 Ruger, .22-250 Remington, and .223 Ackley Improved in a 'Varmintgeddon' barrier test. While all excelled against water jugs and 1/4 inch steel, high-velocity varmint rounds showed limited penetration against concrete and 3/8 inch steel. Actual velocities were verified, with the .22-250's advertised speed being significantly higher than measured.

This YouTube video from SHOT Show 2018 showcases Browning's new X-Bolt Predator Hunter rifle. The rifle features the A-TACS AU camouflage pattern, a 22-inch heavy sporter barrel with a suppressor-ready design and a detachable muzzle brake. It is available in multiple calibers: .204 Ruger, .223 Rem., 6mm Win. Mag., and 6.5 Creedmoor. The description also directs viewers to AmericanHunter.org for more information. This video offers a look at a specific rifle model introduced at a major industry event.

This video discusses issues with four Wilson Combat barrels for Ruger .204 firearms, citing problems with chambers and functionality. The creator notes that Wilson Combat states the barrels are fine and they have not been modified. The presenter expresses concerns about the quality of Wilson Combat AR products and hopes for future improvements.

This episode of 'Busting Your Builds' features a critical review of viewer-submitted AR-15 loadouts. Hosts rate builds based on component quality, functionality, and purpose, highlighting both excellent professional-grade setups and aesthetically driven but less practical designs. Specific builds discussed include a .204 Ruger distance rifle, a Sig Spear LT kit, and various custom AR-15 configurations, with hosts offering expert insights on optics, furniture, and tactical accessories.

The Thompson Center G2 and Pro Hunter Encore series are highlighted, emphasizing the return of the G2 with its interchangeable barrel and stock system, now available as complete firearms. The Pro Hunter Encore is presented as a more robust option for larger calibers. A field test of the Encore handgun in .223 Remington demonstrates its accuracy and suitability for hunting.

This video compares the terminal performance of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The test demonstrates a significant increase in destructive power from .22LR up to .45 ACP, with the larger calibers causing more explosive expansion and fragmentation. Specific hollow-point ammunition from Speer, Aguila, and Underwood was used, highlighting the importance of bullet construction for terminal ballistics.

Buckeye Ballistics conducted a comparative test of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating significant firearm and ballistics knowledge, emphasized extreme safety precautions due to ricochet risks. The test revealed that while larger calibers showed more damage, none could fully penetrate the concrete block's second wall, suggesting limitations for self-defense scenarios against hardened barriers.

This Taurus TX22 review details its performance with various .22 LR ammunition. While initially reliable with CCI Mini-Mags and cycling standard velocity rounds well, it encountered malfunctions with sub-sonic and high-velocity loads. A catastrophic failure occurred due to a squib load followed by a second shot, resulting in a bulged barrel and damaged magazine.

This video compares the terminal ballistics of .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR rimfire cartridges using cantaloupes as targets. The .22LR showed a clean pass-through with minor damage, the .22WMR caused an explosive front-face disintegration, and the .17HMR, despite its speed, disintegrated internally with no exit. The test highlights how different rimfire rounds perform on soft tissue simulants.