Personally I think that anyone that says, "17 and 22s" in the same sentence as "204" has probably NOT shot the 204. It is NOTHING like anykind of rimfire, it is a DEADLY longrange, high powered varmint/target round.

That being said, as much as I have enjoyed the few I have shot (and I shot em at 1000yds because factory reps told me it couldnt do it!) I personally dont see the value of the 204 over a 22/250. There is MUCH more bullet and ammo selection in the 250 and its cheaper to shoot.

My .01/2c,
RA