I own a 300. short mag savage, and a smokeless powder muzzle loader. Ilove the acuracy, and acutrigger, which is ussually set at around 2 lbs from the factory (on both of my guns), lighter than most manufacuturers. It would be neat to try the 1.5 min pound on varmints with this gun. It seems that the 'stainless barrells' will need to be maintained to prevent rust.I am looking into a 204 as well. Not sure which gun tochoose yet though