So I'm new to .204's and this was my first squeak hunt to the wilds of NE California for the (not-so) elusive Belding's Ground Squirrel. Brought out the .17 HMR the first day since I forgot my bench and was nailing 'em out to 125 yds with pretty good accuracy. On day two I brought out SQUIRRELZILLA (Howa .204 ruger, seen here)

and that thing is almost "unfair" at anything under 200 yards. Just aim the crosshairs dead on and then watch 'em fly...literally. I also used my Stag Arms 24" Varmint BBL in .223 with my hand loads while my dad used his favorite Savage .17 HMR at the close stuff.

Tried the new 40 grain (.224") Varmageddons and the results were equal to the V-max as witnessed here ( Skippy did about a 10 foot launch before what was left hit the ground)
By the looks of things it will be a banner year for skurrels up that way. Lots of numbers and the babies aren't even out yet.