For ground hog shooting it would depend on the distances you hunt.
IMO the 204 Ruger compares to the 223 in killing ability for ground hogs. The 22-250 is a good full step above both the 204 and 223 for killing efficacy on groundhogs.
Normaly I limit my shooting with the 223 and the 204 to about 300 maybe 350 yards with those two cartridges. I believe the 22-250 to be extremely effective to the 500-600 yard range for ground hogs. And that range can be stretched if you go with a 1in8 and shoot the 75 grain pills in the 22-250 fast twist.
So do you shoot over 300 yards?? If so then I would go 22-250. If you keep your shooting at 300(or 350 max) or less then the 204 will serve you well. Tom.
Last edited by HOGGHEAD; 11/19/11.
