i just bought a savage .204 model 12 varmit !! yes, it does have a limited range (200-300 yds) of good accuracy and knockdown power. where i live, there's 6" of soil and stone under that with houses all around my 10 acres. if i shoot a yote at 200 yds with a large caliber, even a hollowpoint, there is an increased chance of ricochet. the .204 is supposed to fragment on impact with no exit wound !!