My friend the .204 hasnt been around long enough to have a history. I am not being a butt , it's just that it's a new comer. I have two hunting buddies that got one as soon as they came out . I still am not that impressed with them. I dont see what they offer over a .220 swift or a 22-250. Now those two have a history and the swift has one from the 30's!! Good luck and I am sure you will have alot of fun shooting the rifle.What scope are you getting?