Built for shooters who want to reach out and drop varmints at extended range, the APF Varmint 2.0 in .204 Ruger (brand part no. RI256G) pairs a long, stiff barrel with a precision-tuned trigger group. APF Armory in Alexandria, Minnesota builds the Varmint 2.0 around a 22-inch 416 stainless steel barrel cut with a 1:12 twist to stabilize .204 Ruger’s fast, flat-shooting bullets. A Nickel Boron bolt carrier group cycles smoothly, and the Butcher-16 muzzle brake keeps recoil and muzzle rise to a minimum so the shooter can spot impacts and fire follow-up shots quickly. The APF 3.5-pound single-stage flat trigger breaks clean for the kind of precision this rifle is built around, and the Magpul PRS-Lite stock lets shooters dial in their position behind the optic. Finished in a striking Bull Shark Cerakote pattern, this rifle is built to hammer coyotes and other varmints well past typical AR-15 range.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .204 Ruger, a fast, flat-shooting cartridge built for long-range varmint hunting.
• The 22-inch 416 stainless steel barrel adds velocity and stability for extended-range shots.
• A 1:12 twist rate is matched specifically to stabilize .204 Ruger bullets.
• The 15-inch M-LOK handguard provides mounting space for bipods, optics, and lights on low-light hunts.
• A Butcher-16 muzzle brake minimizes recoil and muzzle rise for fast follow-up shots on running game.
• The Nickel Boron bolt carrier group cycles smoothly for reliable, repeated shots in the field.
• The APF 3.5-pound single-stage flat trigger gives a crisp, consistent break for precise hits at distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is this rifle designed for? The .204 Ruger chambering and long barrel are built for varmint and predator hunting at extended range.

What twist rate does the barrel use? It is cut with a 1:12 twist to properly stabilize .204 Ruger bullets.

What finish does this rifle come in? This model wears a Bull Shark Cerakote finish over the billet receiver set.

Buy the APF Varmint 2.0 .204 Ruger 22-Inch Rifle, Bull Shark Cerakote

Coyotes and prairie dogs do not stand much of a chance against a Varmint 2.0 set up like this one. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and check out more of the APF lineup in our semi-auto rifles category.