The first one was chambered for the so-called .17 Pee Wee, which was simply the .30 Carbine cartridge necked down to .17, and the first rifle was built . All Rights Reserved. | 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. The 20-grain bullet of Hornady factory ammunition had to free-travel 0.102 inch prior to rifling engagement. One in the chamber and another in the magazine makes it a two-shooter. Tips, techniques, and equipment are applied to these classroom discussions on how to become more proficient and successful at making long-range shots while hunting with AR-platform rifles. A Cooper rifle I shot performed best with the Federal 205M. Introduced in 2018, it is rugged, simple, and accurate. The camera rod of my Lyman borescope is too large in diameter for .17-caliber barrels, so for three of the test rifles I relied on cleaning patches wet with copper solvent to detect the presence of metal fouling. A very accurate varmint load is 43.7 grains of H4895 and 58 grain Hornady V-max - <1/2" 5 shots at 100 yards. This .65-inch, five-shot group was from Johns handloads with Berger 20-grain Flat Base Target bullets and Reloder 7. Many primers have cups (the actual portion of the primer that the firing pin strikes) that are either too thin or too soft for the top loads in this cartridge. Use a Rem 7 1/2 primer. : 2.150" Powder: 24.1 gr 25.9 gr Vel. Typically, groups with each rifle are fired for record by three or four Guns and Shooting Online staffers and/or contributors. The 20-grain Varmageddon by Nosler is a classic cup-and-core hollowpoint that provides a great option for high-volume, budget-conscious varmint shooters. I have tried 3 different 20 grain pills out of my 17 Rem. I prefer 20-grain bullets in the .17 Hornets because they can be pushed much faster than 25-grain bullets. Having the tools, it was decided to make a few barrels. Drifts at 300 yards in a 10-mph cross breeze are 14 inches for the .17 Hornet versus 11 inches for the .223 Rem. The .17 Mach 2 (.17 M2) cartridge is based on a CCI Stinger .22 LR case necked down to accept .17 caliber bullets. Vihtavuori N133, Hodgdon Benchmark and Ramshot X-Terminator (same as Accurate A-2230) were tried, with the best group just .62 inch at 4,043 fps with 18 grains of N133, .77 inch at 4,098 fps with 19.5 grains of Benchmark and .70 inch at 3,780 fps with 19 grains of X-Terminator. The Remington Model 700 SPS Varmint test rifles included a heavy (.82 inch at muzzle) 26-inch barrel and held a Swarovski Optik 3.5-28x50 P scope set atop Precision Hardcore Gears Tru-Level Picatinny rail. It requires a little more care than some of the run-of-the-mill cartridges, but it provides more unique results within its niche, too. For years, Remington was the only one that loaded the .17 Rem., but now factory ammunition can be had from Nosler and Hornady, as well. by an Oregon gunsmith and was exactly right for this small cartridge. You can use the Horn 25 HP My Rem LVSF likes the 25 VMAX with H4895 I have had as much as 3-6 grains variance in Rem brass. Robust, accurate and without expense-increasing frills, the XT-17 comes with a 22-inch barrel in your choice of stainless or blued, with walnut or synthetic stock. BP-B2. The primers that seem to consistently work the best (and are the ones most sources recommend) are the CCI 450, Remington 7.5, and CCI BR-4. Good brushes, a good one-piece rod, a bore guide and a solvent at least equal to Shooter's Choice are all smart investments. CFE 223 was introduced in 2012, and CFE Pistol followed in 2014. H414/W760 behind a 30gr. The 20 grn Vmax had better accuracy and Mr. Nagels 20 grain pill was the most accurate. Respective starting charge weights for those two bullets are 15.8 and 15.3 grains. While perusing the CFE BLK data I received from Hodgdon, I felt a bit disappointed by the absence of my favorite ground squirrel atomizer in that cartridge: the Berger 30-grain hollowpoint. RifleShooter Magazine editor Scott Rupp breaks down all the features of the Mossberg Patriot Predator rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC. If i had a bunch of those bullets i would try IMR 4320. Muzzle velocity was 3,488 fps at a chamber pressure of 46,400 psi. This bullet would make the best choice for coyote-sized game, providing a touch more punch and less likelihood of breaking up before reaching vitals. (Photo courtesy of Lane Pearce) September 20, 2022 By Lane Pearce. After thoroughly cleaning the tube at home, for instance, the added 25-grain Hornady V-MAX loads assembled impressive clusters. When shooting ground squirrels and prairie dogs with a bolt-action rifle, I seldom use its magazine anyway. Copyright 2005, 2017 by ChuckHawks.com. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. [br] Other powders to consider are those in the same burn rate range. The .17 RFB is nothing more than the .221 Fireball necked to .17 caliber, with case walls straightened and a 30-degree shoulder added. .17 rimfire rifles are normally tested with a good quality telescopic sight set at a magnification of nine power or higher. That is a significant difference in such a small cartridge case that only holds about 12 grains of powder. In a precision-built rifle with a good barrel, the .17 Rem. The new Sako Finnlight II sports an innovative stock and Cerakote metal paired with the terrific 85 action. At 300 yards they dropped 5.50 inches. My best load with the 20gn V-Max was 10gn of Lil Gun for a sizzling 3699fps, but 10gn of AR2205 gave a handy 3535fps and WIN-296 did 3550fps. In its original configuration, it was a fine cartridge, though somewhat limited. It made a huge difference for me on my group size. My LabRadar, which allows meeting deadlines during the endless overcast days of a northern Idaho winter, will not record speeds exceeding 4,000 fps. Depending on the size of the cartridge case housing the tiny bullets, performance ranges from mostly suitable for rodents inside 200 yards to deadly on bigger predators out to 400 yards. A chamber pressure of 40,600 CUP is well below the S.A.A.M.I. I have attempted to chamber Remington ammo in two .17 Mach IV rifles. To barely bump back the shoulders of cases and set headspace on the shoulders, I turned the size die up a partial turn from contacting the shellholder. Except for the CCI A17 load, all brands claim a muzzle velocity (MV) of 2525-2550 fps and in our chronograph testing actually delivered average MVs of 2550-2650 fps, depending on the load. 6 Best .300 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) Rifles, Remington .50-70 Rolling Block History: New York's Pick to Arm Its National Guard, .375 H&H Mag. When introducing the .17 Remington Fireball in 2008, Remington copied the .17 Mach IV case with the exception of a couple of dimensions. Hodgdon has data available online. I'm getting 3700fps (3/8" groups @ 100-yds) with the 700 Classic and 3670fps (1/4" groups @ 100-yds) with the 700 BDL. When charging cases, use care. can also be quite accurate. When a new cartridge is introduced, its origins can often be traced to a cartridge P.O. A form die set is required if .221 Fireball cases are used, but those lucky enough to find Remington .17 Fireball brass can simply run them through a .17 Mach IV full-length sizing die, add primer, powder and bullet, and head for the varmint fields. The Fireball, fed lighter bullets, is capable of velocities well in excess of 4,000 fps. Nosler makes both a hollowpoint and a Tipped projectile in the Varmageddon line, while Hornady makes a 20-grain V-MAX, as well as a 25-grain V-MAX if you like a little heavier option. Zero the .17 Ackley Hornet with the Hornady 20-grain V-Max at 3,600 fps two inches high at 100 yards and it is two inches high at 200 yards and four inches low at 300. I first pulled bullets and dumped powder. Even the report of most .17-caliber guns is mild, particularly that of rimfire versions. In addition to delivering much lower velocity spreads, accuracy was better with IMR 4198 and H335. Neither possessing the generalist appeal of the working class .223, nor the macho western appeal of the .22/250, the .17 caliber usually appeals to a different setthe specialists, such as fur hunters, the tinkerers, and the people who seek enjoyment off the beaten path. Unfortunately, our choices have become very sparse, but the V-MAX and the Berger HP both work better than the lighter bullets. Case life is long, and barrel life is normally around 7,000 or 8,000 rounds (at least for minute-of-varmint accuracy) due largely to the modest pressures and rather small powder charges. The new big bore pistols feature industry-first capacity, with a standard 15-round capacity and 22+1 rounds of 10mm or 18+1 rounds of .45 ACP from the extended magazines. So much for this rifle not caring for 25-grain bullets. While accuracy was better with that ammo than I had anticipated (averaging 1.55 inches at 100 yards), seating bullets in handloads to lightly contact the rifling shrank group size considerably. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Caleb Giddings, Marketing Manager at Taurus, introduces the all-new TaurusTX 22 Compact. An overall cartridge length of 1.815 inches with the Hornady 20-grain V-Max exceeds what the Ruger magazine is capable of handling, so those rounds had to be manually loaded directly into the chamber. Ballistic coefficients of those with plastic tips are considerably higher than the hollowpoints. Just $1 per month , Everything you ever wanted to know about the .17 Remington, By The .17 Remington, on the other hand, is the darling of predator hunters protective over pelts. This bullet, seated to a 1.81-inch OAL, also started turning in better groups. During my youth, I shot a custom single-shot rifle in 17 Ackley Hornet built on a Winchester Model 1885 action belonging to one of my fathers hunting pals. Both of those loads will push a 65gr V-Max about 4,100 fps. While seen at its best as a metallic silhouette cartridge, it will work on deer at relatively close ranges when loaded with the right bullet. I first became aware of his cartridge when reading a gun magazine article in the 1960s. The Remington case is about 0.006 inch larger in diameter at its body/shoulder juncture, and its head-space dimension is about 0.004 inch longer. Reibers load consisted of the Remington 6 primer, Hornady case, and Hornady 20-grain V-Max seated out to lightly engage the rifling. and the one you speak of is one of them. With an Accu-Fit stock and left hand adjustable bolt, this rifle is a perfect choice for anyone! All RifleShooter subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Another Bee Ill hang onto for a while is a Marlin 1894. The .270 typically calls for charge weights ranging from 55 to 60 grains, so my target is +/- 0.2 grain. It is based on a necked-down .223 Remington case and uses a .172 caliber bullet, making it an ideal choice for those looking for small-caliber performance with minimal recoil. My most accurateand one I still haveis a Sako L46. In 2007, Remington Arms introduced a new rifle cartridge based on their 221 Fireball necked down to 17 caliber. The Fireball dropped in 1964 with the official introduction of the same companys XP-100 single-shot bolt pistol and provided 90 percent of the .223 Remingtons performance while burning 35 percent less powder. Perhaps you know someone who drives a Maserati, or a 1970s International pickup. The best groups resulted from 18 grains of N133 (.66 inch at 3,822 fps, including very low extreme velocity spreads), a 19 grain maximum load of IMR-8308 XBR (.73-inch at 3,874 fps) and 16 grains of LT-30 (.75 inch at 3,622 fps). Bob Meinert, FN Marketing Director, introduces FN's first commercial pistol suppressor, the FN Rush 9Ti. It shoots projectiles in the 17- to 20-grain range up to about 2,600 feet per second (fps). A newer powder that shows great promise is StaBall 6.5not only is it temperature insensitive and spherical (which makes charging cases easier), it is fast. Accurate 2460 shot 20- and 25-grain bullets a good 250 fps faster than other powders loaded in the .17 Fireball, and with great accuracy. The .17 Hornet (left) looks like a larger version of the .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (right). Norma 200, 55gr. These are 5-shot groups fired at 100 yard targets. If the rifle is accurate, one really has to be "off the playing field" to assemble handloads that won't shoot. #1 Lilja barrel shipped 2 days ago. Lately, I have been experimenting with a 30-grain HPBT from a custom maker in Virginia, Don Unmussig. How does the performance of the .17s compare with .22 caliber varmint cartridges? The round closely resembles the .17 Mach IV, created by wildcatter Vern OBrien in the 1960s. Determined to include a Berger 30-grain load in this report, I asked my friends at Hodgdon to shoot it in their 24-inch pressure barrel. The new case most likely is shorter so it can be loaded with relatively long and pointed Hornady 20- and 25-grain V-MAX bullets and still retain the same 1.723-inch overall cartridge length of the .22 Hornet. As I mentioned, running the case through a 17 Ackley Hornet full-length resizing die bumps back the shoulder, allowing it to fit into the Ackley chamber. My most accurate 222 rem. He did try some CFE 223 and was very happy with it. This was before coyotes invaded the East and decimated the groundhog population, so we accounted for our share of them. The barrels of the Ruger Model 77/17H and the Remington XP-100 had accumulated some, but it vanished after only three applications of solvent. Slightly compressed charges often deliver the lowest shot-to-shot variations in velocity, while dropping much below 90 percent can result in high velocity spreads. Plus, whats not to like about a cartridge with a near absence of recoil that shoots flat enough to take small game out to 300 yards? Cases did stretch some during firing and then sizing. Give it a shot and see what youve been missing. It simply is the 221 Remington Fireball necked down to 17 caliber, using a 30-degree shoulder. J. Scott Rupp takes a first look at the Springfield M1A Loaded rifle chambered in the popular 6.5 Creedmoor. The factory ammo was and is very accurate ammo, this load may possible be Remington's recipe. . The .17 Winchester Super Magnum (.17 WSM) is based on a Winchester .270 commercial nail gun case necked down to accept .17 caliber bullets. This is in my opinion an exceptional load as it will not only make small groups but also makes a very good roe deer load and all that at a . 71/2 and 24 gr of 4320 under a 25 gr bullet gives me 3900 from a 22 inch barrel and is 1/4 -1/2 inch accuracy. After looking at load data for the 17 Mach IV and looking at Quickload, it seems something in the burn rate of IMR 4198, Vihta Vuori N110, Alliant 2400, Alliant Reloader 7, Hodgdon Lil'Gun, Alliant Blue Dot, and IMR 4227 would meet the requirement. I have had my best results with the 25 gr. Re: 17 Remington Load Data. That length allows Hornadys .17 Hornet to fit in existing magazines and bolt actions originally intended for the .22 Hornet, like the CZ 527, Ruger 77/22 Hornet and Savage Model 25. 17 September 2002, 13:14. I figured Hornady 20-grain V-MAX bullets would pretty much drop out of the air after they reached 200 yards, but the tiny bullets surprised me. It fed cartridges measuring 1.750 inches just fine, but to avoid any feeding issues in the field, I reduced COL to 1.745 inches. Those are not huge differences in bullet drop and drift between the two bullet diameters, although the .22s do deliver more energy to the target. The TaurusTX 22 Compact delivers class-leading reliability, capacity, and shootability in a 22 LR platform, and it's cut for a slide-mounted mini red dot. Now lets take a close look at the performance of CFE BLK in several varmint cartridges. Chances are, if theyre a shooter, they have a .17-caliber rifle tucked away someplace. Some seating-depth jockeying would likely reap rewards, and the stock could use some work, as a piece of paper will not slip between barrel and stock. The powder weights for all the loads but one listed in the table were weighed as precisely as I could on a balance scale. Two of the very best choices are the Hornady and Sierra Hornet bullets weighing 45 grains. | Introduced in 1965 with the .444 Marlin cartridge, the Model 444 was the most powerful lever action of its day. Some 6mm Rem AI shooters prefer to shoot the 87gr V-Max from a 10-twist barrel.The 6mm Rem AI set up with a 10-twist barrel to shoot the 87gr V-Max is about the ultimate long-range varmint caliber one could ever . Hornady dies were used to handload cartridges for the .17 Hornet. The first 10 rounds were outstanding. This bullet was good in its day and set the tone for the .17s reputation as an excellent pelt caliber. Bullets were made out of copper wire and results on small game such as prairie dogs were quite amazing. Give a Gift Moving up in powder capacity, the .17 Mach IV was introduced during the 1960s by Las Vegas gunsmith Vern O'Brien, whose custom rifles were on the dainty Sako L46 action. . Compression is light when the Berger 30-grain bullet is seated to an overall cartridge length of 1.830 inches. The Nosler 20-grain bullet was happiest at 0.015 inch. The Remington Model Seven is ready, willing and able to handle just about any task. Have you tried H322? Nosler unprimed brass and Federal Premium Gold Medal 205 Match Small Rifle primers were used throughout. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. Scott Rupp gets a chance to talk to Aaron Oelger about a few new products from Hodgdon and why reloading store shelves are empty. Bullet weights from 15.5 to 25 grains were tested. This one was a real surprise, as it is the bullet my father wrings his best groups from out of this very rifle (19.5 grains Hodgdon H-335, 7 Remington BR primer, 1.77-inch overall loaded length (OAL), around 3,850 fps). Last but certainly not least, the ability of CFE BLK to reduce copper fouling in barrels gives it a big edge for high-volume shooting of prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and other varmints. At 100 yards there is still a healthy 3,389fps velocity and 638ft/lb striking energy that is more than enough for humane despatches. While the S.A.A.M.I.-recommended maximum overall cartridge length is 1.680 inches, my Marlin 1894 feeds 1.720-inch-long rounds without a hitch. Jeff Bradley shows off the Modern Hunting Rifle (MHR) from Christensen Arms at SHOT Show 2023. The first commercial .17-caliber round, the .17 Remington, was hobbled by the inferior .17-caliber bullets available upon its release, often resulting in superficial wounds on animals such as coyotes. All are clean burning and temperature insensitive. The shoulder diameter of the Hornady case is also a bit wider in diameter than the Ackley. The CCI A17 load has a catalog MV of 2650 fps and chronographed between 2775 and 2809 fps from our test rifles. The 218 Bee was developed specifically for the Winchester Model 65 lever action, and despite its extremely light recoil, it has always been factory loaded with tube-magazine-friendly bullets with flatnose profiles. In todays guise, benefitting of more modern manufacturing methods, propellants, a better understanding of twist rates, and cleaning procedures and products, the .17 really shines within its niche. It typically kills even big-bodied coyotes cleanly, yet does minimal damage to the skin. As a comparison, the extreme velocity spread was 108 fps for 10 shots of Hornadys Superformance Varmint 20-grain load. A few grains of bullet weight in this diminutive cartridge can make a very large difference in terminal effect, and the sleeker HPBT design flies exceedingly well. The SCAR 15P is chambered for 5.56 NATO and, with its 7.5-inch barrel, is the most compact SCAR to date. .17 Remington (Using Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 77 loads. at 3,800 fps has close to the same trajectory. According to the story, OBrien wagered that his guide could not kill the bear with his rifle in .17 Mach IVand lost the bet. case and fireforming to minimum body taper and a 40-degree shoulder angle, the 7mm TCU is great fun to shoot due to its extremely mild recoil. When both are loaded to maximum chamber pressures and fired in barrels of the same length, the Ackley cartridge is about 100 fps faster. During the first years of World War II, Mr. ONeil came up with the idea of a .17 caliber cartridge, believed to have been based on the .22 Hornet. It pushes 25-grain bullets up to 3,200 fps. The Sierra 40-grain hollowpoint also preferred 0.005 inch of rifling engagement. After the cases were trimmed, loaded and fired, they had not grown in length any appreciable amount. The new Sako Finnlight II sports an innovative stock and Cerakote metal paired with the terrific 85 action. His bullets are also exceptionalnot only accurate, but very effective terminally. My midway order just showed up with a box of the 20gr noslers and 25gr hornady hp. . Hodgdons recommended maximum of 12.5 grains with a 20-grain bullet fills a case formed from Winchester 22 Hornet brass to its brim. bullet. Muzzle flash in a 10.75-inch barrel is minimal, while touching off a charge of LilGun is remindful of how the 221 Fireball got its name. When dropped from a powder measure, an 18.0-grain charge fills a Winchester case almost to the brim, so when applied to those two bullet weights only, the word maximum indicates that 18.0 grains is the maximum amount of CFE BLK the case will hold. They produce almost no discernable recoil. Hodgdon CFE BLK, Shooters World Blackout and Alliant Reloder 10x were auditioned. 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