Unleash Unrivaled Precision: Federal Premium V-Shok .204 Ruger 40-Grain Nosler Ballistic Tip Ammunition

Are you a serious varmint hunter, a dedicated predator controller, or a precision shooter who demands the utmost in speed, accuracy, and terminal performance? If your pursuit involves targets that require pinpoint precision and devastating energy transfer, then the Federal Premium V-Shok .204 Ruger 40-grain Nosler Ballistic Tip (NBT) ammunition is engineered specifically for your needs. This isn't just another box of cartridges; it's a meticulously crafted solution designed to give you a definitive edge in the field, ensuring ethical harvests and consistent, impressive results.

For hunters who frequently encounter skittish prairie dogs, wily coyotes, elusive foxes, or destructive groundhogs, the challenge lies in striking small, often distant targets with minimal margin for error. The primary problem this ammunition solves is delivering unparalleled ballistic efficiency and terminal effectiveness, enabling clean, one-shot incapacitations even on highly mobile varmints. It’s the answer to questions like: "What is the best ammunition for long-range varmint hunting?" or "How can I achieve maximum velocity and a flat trajectory with my .204 Ruger rifle?" This Federal Premium load provides the definitive solution.

The Power of the .204 Ruger Cartridge: Speed Meets Precision

The .204 Ruger burst onto the scene as a true innovator in the world of high-velocity varmint cartridges. Developed in 2004, it quickly earned a reputation for its blistering speed and remarkably flat trajectory. Unlike many traditional varmint calibers, the .204 Ruger propels lightweight bullets at velocities that often exceed 4,000 feet per second (fps). This incredible speed translates directly into several critical advantages for the discerning shooter:

• Minimal Bullet Drop: The flatter trajectory simplifies aiming, especially at extended ranges, reducing the need for significant holdover adjustments. This is crucial when targeting small animals that offer little room for error.
• Reduced Wind Drift: While still susceptible to wind, the high velocity of the .204 Ruger means the bullet spends less time in the air, mitigating the effects of crosswinds to a greater degree than slower cartridges.
• Low Recoil: Despite its impressive velocity, the .204 Ruger generates very little recoil. This allows shooters to maintain their sight picture, observe impacts, and make rapid follow-up shots if necessary, enhancing both accuracy and efficiency in the field.
• Explosive Terminal Performance: The combination of high velocity and lightweight, frangible bullets leads to impressive energy transfer upon impact, ensuring humane and decisive takedowns.

When considering a cartridge for varmint and predator control, the .204 Ruger consistently rises to the top for those who prioritize velocity and precision. It's a modern classic that continues to set the standard for small-bore, high-performance rifle ammunition.

Federal Premium: A Legacy of Excellence and Innovation

Federal Premium Ammunition stands as a benchmark of quality and innovation in the firearms industry. For decades, Federal has been synonymous with reliability, consistency, and cutting-edge performance. Their "Premium" line represents the pinnacle of their engineering prowess, utilizing the finest components and the most stringent manufacturing processes to produce ammunition that consistently exceeds expectations.

When you choose Federal Premium V-Shok, you're investing in:

• Unwavering Quality Control: Every cartridge is manufactured to exacting standards, ensuring uniform propellant charges, consistent primer ignition, and perfectly seated bullets. This meticulous attention to detail translates directly into superior accuracy and reliability in every shot.
• Superior Components: Federal utilizes its own high-quality brass cases, known for their durability and consistent dimensions, alongside reliable, non-corrosive primers that ensure dependable ignition in a wide range of environmental conditions.
• Performance-Driven Design: The V-Shok series is specifically designed for varmint and predator hunting, incorporating bullet technologies that maximize speed, minimize trajectory deviation, and deliver devastating terminal effects.

For hunters and shooters who refuse to compromise on their equipment, Federal Premium offers the confidence that comes with knowing your ammunition will perform flawlessly when it matters most.

The Legendary Nosler Ballistic Tip (NBT) Bullet: Precision with Purpose

At the heart of this exceptional Federal Premium load is the 40-grain Nosler Ballistic Tip (NBT) bullet. Developed by Nosler, a company renowned for its commitment to bullet innovation, the Ballistic Tip is an icon in the hunting world, particularly favored for its balance of accuracy and rapid expansion. What makes the NBT such a powerful choice for varmint applications?

1. Polymer Tip: The distinctive colored polymer tip serves multiple critical functions:
   • Initiates Expansion: Upon impact, the tip is driven back into the bullet's core, initiating rapid and violent expansion, even at lower velocities or on light-skinned targets.
   • Aerodynamic Efficiency: The sleek polymer tip enhances the bullet's ballistic coefficient (BC), allowing it to cut through the air with less drag, preserving velocity and minimizing wind drift.
   • Protection: It prevents deformation of the bullet's meplat (nose) during recoil in the magazine, ensuring consistent ballistic performance.
2. Spitzer Boat-Tail Design: The Spitzer (pointed) profile combined with a boat-tail (tapered base) design significantly reduces drag. This aerodynamic shape helps maintain velocity over longer distances, contributing to the .204 Ruger's famously flat trajectory. A higher ballistic coefficient means more energy retained downrange and less susceptibility to environmental factors.
3. Tapered Jacket and Lead Alloy Core: The Nosler Ballistic Tip features a progressively tapered copper alloy jacket that is thin at the nose for immediate expansion and thickens towards the base to provide structural integrity. This jacket is seamlessly integrated with a special lead alloy core, engineered to achieve maximum upset and fragmentation upon impact, ensuring devastating terminal performance on varmints and predators.

The synergy of these features results in a bullet that flies incredibly true, resists wind deflection, and delivers a highly efficient transfer of energy to the target. For questions like "How does the Nosler Ballistic Tip perform on small game?" or "What are the advantages of a polymer-tipped bullet?", the answer lies in its designed rapid and destructive expansion, which is essential for humane and definitive varmint control.

Ideal Use Cases and Real-World Applications

The Federal Premium V-Shok .204 Ruger 40-grain Nosler Ballistic Tip is purpose-built for scenarios demanding precision and terminal effectiveness.

• Prairie Dog Towns: For hunters spending days in active prairie dog towns, the high velocity and flat trajectory of this ammunition make hitting these small targets at extended ranges significantly easier. The explosive terminal performance ensures minimal suffering and definitive incapacitation.
• Coyote and Fox Hunting: Whether calling predators or ambushing them, the 40-grain NBT delivers the energy needed for clean kills on coyotes, foxes, and bobcats. Its rapid expansion is critical for immediate incapacitation, which is vital for both humane hunting and reducing the risk of wounded animals escaping. For furbearers, the bullet's design, while highly destructive internally, often minimizes exit wounds, potentially preserving pelts.
• Groundhog and Woodchuck Control: These agricultural pests require precise shot placement. The NBT's accuracy and terminal performance make it an ideal choice for dispatching groundhogs efficiently, preventing further damage to crops and property.
• Target and Benchrest Shooting: While primarily a hunting round, the inherent accuracy of Federal Premium V-Shok with Nosler Ballistic Tips makes it an excellent choice for shooters looking to push the limits of their .204 Ruger rifles on paper targets or steel at various distances. Its consistent performance aids in developing shooting skills and confirming rifle capabilities.

This ammunition is the go-to choice for hunters who ask, "Which .204 Ruger load provides the best balance of long-range accuracy and lethal terminal performance for predators?" It delivers every time.

Why This Specific Load is Your Ultimate Varmint Solution

Beyond the sum of its individual parts, the Federal Premium V-Shok .204 Ruger 40-grain Nosler Ballistic Tip offers compelling advantages that elevate your hunting and shooting experience:

• Unparalleled Speed and Trajectory: Experience the thrill of over 4000 fps muzzle velocity, resulting in a laser-flat trajectory that simplifies aiming and extends your effective range.
• Devastating Terminal Performance: The Nosler Ballistic Tip's rapid, controlled expansion ensures maximum energy transfer and hydrostatic shock, leading to quick, humane kills on varmints and predators.
• Pinpoint Accuracy: Federal's manufacturing consistency combined with the aerodynamic excellence of the NBT bullet ensures exceptional accuracy, allowing you to consistently hit small targets with confidence.
• Reliability You Can Trust: From Federal's high-quality brass cases to their reliable primers, every component is engineered for consistent ignition and flawless cycling, even in challenging conditions.
• Reduced Hide Damage (Often): While the bullet is designed for aggressive expansion, on certain furbearers, the internal destruction can lead to smaller or no exit wounds, which can be advantageous for pelt preservation.

Choosing this ammunition means selecting a proven performer that consistently delivers on its promise of superior ballistics and terminal effectiveness, ensuring your hunting efforts are both ethical and successful.

Availability

The Federal Premium V-Shok .204 Ruger 40 gr Nosler Ballistic Tip (NBT) ammunition, packaged in 20-round boxes and available in 10-case quantities, is readily available for your hunting and shooting needs. You can acquire this high-performance ammunition directly from DEGuns, your trusted source for premium firearms and accessories. DEGuns.com ensures a seamless purchasing experience for all your ammunition requirements.

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Product Specifications

Feature	Description
Manufacturer	Federal Premium (NBT stands for Nosler Ballistic Tip, a feature of the bullet design)
Cartridge	.204 Ruger
Bullet Type	Nosler Ballistic Tip (NBT)
Bullet Weight	40 Grain
Quantity	20 rounds per box; 10 boxes per case
Manufacturer's Code	Federal P204C
UPC Number	029465095388 (for 20-round box)

Product Overview and Ballistic Profile

Attribute	Detail	At 100 Yards	At 200 Yards
Manufacturer	Federal Premium (NBT stands for Nosler Ballistic Tip, a feature of the bullet design)
Cartridge	.204 Ruger
Bullet Type	Nosler Ballistic Tip (NBT)
Bullet Weight	40 Grain
Total Rounds	20 (Per Box)
Manufacturer's Code	Federal P204C
UPC Number	029465095388
Total Weight (Case)	40 lbs
Ballistic Profile (Approximate, from 24-inch Barrel)	At 100 Yards	At 200 Yards
Muzzle Velocity	~4,000 feet per second (fps)	~3,450 fps	~2,970 fps
Muzzle Energy	~1,420 foot-pounds (ft-lbs)	~940 ft-lbs	~670 ft-lbs
Bullet Drop (Zeroed at 200 yards)	-1.5 inches (at 100 yards)	0.0 inches	-8.0 inches