I have shot a .204 for 2 years and have noticed a couple of things. If you shoot in wind as I do the 40's are best. I shoot the v-max bullets in handloads loaded to max and while I get good groups at the range. a marginal shot, and at any long range, say over three hundred yards I personly struggle. to toss dogs in the back of the truck. Thanks for the advice Howler I will have to buy a couple hundred rounds of the berger to try out. Was about to give it up for the .22's again but really hate all the sewing.