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The 204 Ruger might be a suitable deer rifle under certain circumstances with the proper bullet. Maybe a 40 grain Partition.[/quote]
If there were the right bullets no doubt it would. Not sure how tough the BT or Bergers are but since they are varmint bullets probably too soft. Best for the 17 are bonded but partially fragmenting types like the old Rem. Core lokt or the Ackley design which was similar to a trophy bonded but with less lead. If Nosler would make a .204 bonded solid base or Accubond that would be the ticket or as you said a Partition. Same for the 17's.
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