The Barnes Steward Collection .204 Ruger 36-grain Sierra Tipped VarmintKing (TVK) Brass 20-round box is specialized centerfire rifle ammunition engineered specifically for high-velocity predator control, varmint hunting, and land protection. A primary operational challenge when protecting livestock or acreage from fast, small targets like coyotes, foxes, and groundhogs is excessive wind drift and the failure of conventional projectiles to expand on light-bodied animals. Barnes resolves these varmint management obstacles by pairing precision factory loading standards with Sierra’s lightweight, aerodynamic 36-grain Tipped VarmintKing bullet, delivering hyper-velocity, ultra-flat trajectories, and explosive fragmentation upon impact.
The core technical advantage relies on the projectile's ultra-lightweight 36-grain Sierra Tipped VarmintKing (TVK) construction. Featuring a streamlined polymer tip seated atop a thin copper jacket and swaged lead core, the bullet yields a 0.255 G1 ballistic coefficient optimized for small-bore speed. Upon impact, the polymer tip acts as an internal wedge, driving backward into the core to trigger immediate, violent jacket fragmentation. This total energy transfer eliminates exit wounds and pass-throughs, anchoring small predators cleanly on target.
Taking full advantage of the high-capacity .204 Ruger cartridge case, this 36-grain loading pushes extreme muzzle velocities for minimal trajectory drop over extended distances. Assembled in premium reloadable virgin brass cases paired with clean-burning propellants and non-corrosive Boxer primers, the cartridge guarantees consistent chamber pressures, tight velocity standard deviations, and smooth cycling across bolt-action and semi-automatic varmint rifles.
Key Benefits
- Explosive Terminal Fragmentation: Thin copper jacket and polymer tip drive immediate, total fragmentation on thin-skinned targets.
- Laser-Flat Trajectory: Lightweight 36-grain payload maximizes muzzle velocity for flat shooting lines and minimal holdover.
- Streamlined Aerodynamics: Polymer tip reduces crosswind drift while protecting the nose profile from feeding damage.
- Premium Reloadable Brass: Precision-drawn factory brass cases and non-corrosive Boxer primers ensure reliable ignition and cycling.
Technical Specification
- Caliber: .204 Ruger
- Ballistics: Ultra-High Velocity Varmint Loading | G1 BC: 0.255
- Projectile: 36 Grain | Sierra Tipped VarmintKing (TVK) | Polymer Tip | Thin Copper Jacket
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Reloadable Virgin Brass | Clean-Burning Powder | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Barnes Steward Collection Series
- Dimensions: Standard .204 Ruger SAAMI Geometry | SKU: 32559
- Application: Predator Control, Livestock Protection, Coyote, Fox, Prairie Dog, and Varmint Hunting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Barnes Precision Quality Control Standards
When you are out in the field guarding your livestock and property against fast-moving predators, having high-velocity, flat-shooting ammunition is vital. Ensure immediate, explosive energy transfer on every stand with Barnes Steward .204 Ruger 36gr Tipped VarmintKing ammunition—backed by trusted service and available now at SMKW.
