Oh man ................. decisions
I have both the 22.250 and the 204.
I been shooting with my 204 for the past ten years. What a tack driver !
I have mine in a Cooper Rifle. Love it.
If your calling in cougar country than you have to use a 22 caliber. Than a 22.250
I haven't pulled my 22.250 out for at least 10 years.
I've been shooting prairie dogs with the 204 and reaching way out after them.
I say go with the Ruger 204 and use the 32 grain bullet
Just my

JC