[Ridge Runner]

Evan, just ran some numbers through load from a disc for windows on the two loads you listed for 40 v-max's in the 22-250 and the 204
results are
22-250 .224 40 gr. v-max (BC .200)4100 fps
100 .66
200 .0
300 -4.54
400 -14.55
500 -32.48 windage 5 mph 17.6

204 ruger .204 40 gr v-max (BC .275) 3675 fps
100 .87
200 0.0
300 -4.99
400 -15.28
500 -32.46 windage 5 mph 13.4

So if all things being eqal the better bc of the 20 cal shoots just as flat at 300+ fps less velocity and resists wind better that the 224 dia bullets of the same weight
RR