The heavier bullets had much lower extreme spreads, with 43 to 45 fps for the 25-grain bullets and 30 to 66 fps for the 30-grain bullets. An additional 0.8 grain of the powder increased velocity by 237 fps. All RifleShooter subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. The full-page lead photo was filled with two hunters, one tiny rifle and a huge Alaskan brown bear wearing a hide that surely squared 10 feet or better. 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. 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. Its cup is softer than that of the Remington 7 primer, but neither of us experienced pierced primers when using a charge 0.3 grain shy of maximum. At 100 yards there is still a healthy 3,389fps velocity and 638ft/lb striking energy that is more than enough for humane despatches. Chamfer and deburr the mouth of the case, run it through the full-length resizing die and the case is ready for fire forming with a reduced powder charge (I use a 20-grain bullet seated over 11.0 grains of H4198). The Berger reloading manual shows the exact same maximum powder charge weights for both. There were certainly some exceptional groups involved, but the rifle proved more finicky than I anticipated. The new rifle is built on an aluminum billet chassis with carbon-fiber forend and cheek riser featuring V-block bedding. It is my fathers favorite rat rifle and I was able to borrow it only because it was during the off-season. I got to know Ackley while he was doing some rifle work for me during the 1960s and 70s. Muzzle velocity was 3,488 fps at a chamber pressure of 46,400 psi. Rifles chambered for the various .17-caliber centerfire cartridges often have extremely long chamber throats, and the Ruger Model 77/17H test rifle is one of them. Full-length sizing is fine if you want cartridges to headspace off the .17s rim, but that amount of sizing set the case shoulders back .005 inch, which can cause cases to split around the web after firing them a few times. I have some 25 grain Calhoon .17 bullets that I have been saving for a while. 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. Subscriber Services. Joe Kurtenbach and Caleb Giddings also look at the first-ever optics-ready carry revolvers with the new Taurus 605 and 856 T.O.R.O. The 527 has a single-set trigger with a pull of 3.5 pounds that contains some creep, but pushing the trigger forward sets it, and pull weight changes to a light one pound. One of my handloads with 9.5 grains of LilGun gave the 20-grain V-MAX a speed of 3,500 fps. Russ, thought I would hijack your thread to report that my 17 Rem. Hodgdon LilGun was the best powder tried for high velocity and good accuracy in the .17 Hornet. I recall wondering if close examination would have revealed several .375-inch holes the bears hide. 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. The .17 Remington, on the other hand, is the darling of predator hunters protective over pelts. And Aaron,thanks for your info too. If you look at a burn rate chart and published reloading data, you will see other powders that are closeReloder 15, IMR4064, Varget, VV N-140, and H4895 are commonly referenced. The Ruger test rifle used in this report preferred the Remington 6 primer. He was a college professor, a gifted machinist, a writer, a barrel maker, a bullet maker, a builder of rifles and an avid experimenter. The first die necks a .22 Hornet case down to .20 caliber. Even the report of most .17-caliber guns is mild, particularly that of rimfire versions. Velocities from pressure barrels are usually higher than velocities from off-the-shelf rifles, but in this case it was quite close at 3,836 fps. Introduced in 1965 with the .444 Marlin cartridge, the Model 444 was the most powerful lever action of its day. When shooting ground squirrels and prairie dogs with a bolt-action rifle, I seldom use its magazine anyway. The first one was the .17 Hornet, closely followed by the .17 Bee and later by the .17/222.. Of the two, the .17 HMR is far and away the most popular. Although overall cartridge length is restricted to about 1.950 inches, there is still more than enough room to seat bullets close to the rifling should doing so be necessary or desired. More importantly, the .222 Remington would spawn the elongated .223 Remington, introduced in 1957 (and today is Americas most popular centerfire cartridge); and the shortened .221 Remington Fireball. Velocity from the 10.75-inch barrel of the XP-100 was just over 3,100 fps, with accuracy as good as that particular gun has ever produced. 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. All Rights Reserved. Especially Remington brass. Kimber's Hunter Pro Desolve Blak takes the firm's more affordable mountain rifle to new heights. Overall, Hodgdons CFE BLK, Alliants Reloder 10x, Vihtavuoris N133 and Ramshots X-Terminator emerged as clear winners, providing a balanced combination of accuracy and velocity in this fine varminting cartridge. Well Russ, you picked a bullet I've never tried. Pat Mundy .17 WSM ammunition includes Winchester Elite with 20 and 25 grain tipped bullets, Hornady with a 20 grain V-MAX tipped bullet and Federal American Eagle brand with a 20 grain tipped bullet. Magazines are detachable, in both four-shot and seven-shot versions. All Rights Reserved. Seventeen-caliber rifles are just a little bit magic. The .221 Fireball was created in 1959 as the initial chambering for Remington's new, unique, "space-age" XP-100 bolt-action pistol. Backing the sizing die a partial turn from contacting the shellholder on the press set headspace on the case shoulder instead of on the cartridge rim. If looking to acquire an automated powder-charge dispensing unit to speed up precision reloading, don't judge the RCBS ChargeMaster Lite powder scale and dispenser by its name; the Little Green machine packs a heavy-weight punch with speed and accuracy. Years ago, a friend who worked at Remington informed me that more Model 700 rifles in .17 Rem. Using 17.5 grains of Reloder 10x produced a .21-inch group at 3,787 fps. As much as I like LilGun in the 221 Fireball, I have to admit CFE BLK has pushed it to second place on my preference chart. Formed by necking down Remingtons .221 Fireball case and increasing shoulder angle to 30 degrees, OBrien claimed a velocity of 3,700 fps for a 25-grain bullet. It is a very small bore, very high-pressure round and as such, it fouls just like a similar, larger cartridge (think .22/250 or .220 Swifteven the .204 Ruger). 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. A decrease in body taper gained back some of the capacity loss, but its gross water capacity is still about one grain less than for Ackleys version. If the owner of that first rifle in 17 Ackley Hornet were still here, he would likely be tickled to see a load with his favorite powder slightly better the accuracy of CFE BLK. One in the chamber and another in the magazine makes it a two-shooter. I have attempted to chamber Remington ammo in two .17 Mach IV rifles. Hodgdon CFE BLK powder is in the series of CopperFouling Eraser propellants. And CFE BLK does have several advantages over those two propellants. The .17 Hornet (right) is quite a bit smaller and burns about three-quarters as much powder as the .17 Remington Fireball (left). Reloder 7 did its best with a maximum load of 16.5 grains; .53 inch at 4,039. The Gunsmith should have the rifle in my hot little hands in about 2 weeks. Ackleys load data lists 25-grain bullets with a velocity of 3,585 fps from 12.0 grains of 4198 and 3,570 fps from 11.5 grains of 4227. The .17 Remington has a longer neck with the shoulder pushed back somewhat, and is .036 inch longermaking it unique. A very accurate varmint load is 43.7 grains of H4895 and 58 grain Hornady V-max - <1/2" 5 shots at 100 yards. The neck of the case will be shorter than on cases formed from .22 Hornet brass, but accuracy is the same and flickertails dont seem to mind. Muzzle velocity was 3,488 fps at a chamber pressure of 46,400 psi. I prefer the 25-grain V-Max in the .17 Remington because it slices through wind a bit better than the 20-grain version, and it delivers more energy to boot. BP-B2. The magazine of the Ruger rifle will handle longer. Beth Shimanski of Savage introduces their all new straight-pull rifle. The other top-sellers are the .17 Mach IV, .17 Rem., .17 Fireball and Hornadys .17 Hornet. A proprietary hollowpoint design makes these bullets explosive on varmints, the lead-free composition making them relatively long for weight. My rifle is extremely accurate with the Hornady 40-grain V-Max and Nosler 40-grain Ballistic Tip, but it will not completely stabilize the 50-grain versions of those two bullets. Here at Guns and Shooting Online we have had the opportunity to review many .17 caliber rimfire rifles and we are continuing to do so. Having a burn speed close to H4198 and IMR 4198 makes CFE BLK suitable for use in a variety of applications, including the .17- and .22-caliber varmint cartridges covered in this report. A couple thousand of these discontinued bullets were acquired at a substantial savings after the Zombie craze subsided. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. My most accurate 222 rem. 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. Wt. And accuracy improved with a shorter jump in my handloads. I began my shooting tests by using Barnes CR-10 solvent to ensure no copper fouling lurked in the barrels of the test guns. Hornady HP. Patrick. Hodgdon CFE BLK, Shooters World Blackout and Alliant Reloder 10x were auditioned. But the difference was not great. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Compression is light when the Berger 30-grain bullet is seated to an overall cartridge length of 1.830 inches. I have also done a lot of work with the Federal 205 and 205 Match, and these primers also work wellbut will also start to flatten and can pierce more easily than the first three mentioned. We will continue to update this list as new rifles are reviewed and additional data becomes available. RifleShooter Magazine editor Scott Rupp breaks down all the features of the Mossberg Patriot Predator rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC. When charging cases, use care. The .17 Hornet will become a very popular cartridge if it garners even a small percentage of the .17 rimfires popularity. Because the .17 Hornady Hornet case is smaller than the .17 Ackley Hornet case, handloading data for the two cartridges should not be casually interchanged. Several five-shot groups fired at 100 yards measured less than 0.250 inch. The Remington Model Seven is ready, willing and able to handle just about any task. Chris Johnson, FN Senior Product Manager, walks us through two new FN striker-fired pistols at SHOT Show 2023: the FN 510 Tactical, chambered in 10mm Auto, and the FN 545 Tactical, chambered in .45 ACP. The new Sako Finnlight II sports an innovative stock and Cerakote metal paired with the terrific 85 action. Subscriber Services. The .270 typically calls for charge weights ranging from 55 to 60 grains, so my target is +/- 0.2 grain. Expecting to receive a half-dozen or so, I was quite surprised after opening the package to see more than 30 different cartridges ranging in size from the .17 Lilliput on a shortened .22 Hornet case to the .17 Swift on the full-length .220 Swift case. Meet the all-new Taurus Judge Executive Grade, a revolver featuring a hand-polished satin finish, presentation-grade wood grips, a brass rod front sight and an exceptional hand-tuned trigger. The .17 Remington works with a wider variety of propellants than one may immediately think. bullet. The 527s barrel is slender with a diameter of just over .5 inch at the muzzle. The round closely resembles the .17 Mach IV, created by wildcatter Vern OBrien in the 1960s. I was curious to see how Hornadys factory load would perform in my SSK Industries rifle. The bolt on one would not close, and though the bolt on the other rifle would close, the fit was so tight a steady diet of that ammo would eventually cause galling of the locking lugs. That partial, full-length sizing helps reduce the stretch of firing and the squeeze of sizing to extend case life. Wind resistance? It is a very small bore, very high-pressure round and as such, it fouls just like a similar, larger cartridge (think .22/250 or .220 Swifteven the .204 Ruger). Hornady Custom Grade full-length dies were used to size and load the .17s. The Hammer 18 grain Dead Blow and Nosler 20 grain Varmageddon bullets deserve further experimentation, as I obviously didnt do my part though I did demonstrate what didnt work, which is something. For years, the powder in the .17 Rem. Pressure indications were still quite mild in my rifle. The CZ 527 and Hornady factory loads combined for this 200-yard group. The .17 Remington is a fun and interesting round to work with. box; midwayusa.com. Ackley had his hand in developing decades previously. I dont know how Hodgdon fit 11.8. I can consistently keep them under an inch with this load. The SCAR 15P is chambered for 5.56 NATO and, with its 7.5-inch barrel, is the most compact SCAR to date. Norma 200, 55gr. Anschutz Model 1717 D Classic, .17 HMR - 0.92", (TIE) CZ Model 452-2E American, .17 HMR - 1.06", Anschutz Model 1717 D KL, .17 HMR - 1.08", (TIE) Remington Model 547 Custom C Grade, .17 HMR - 1.13", (TIE) Remington Model 504-T LS HB, .17 HMR - 1.16", Thompson/Center Contender G2, .17 HMR - 1.21", Marlin Model 917VS ("B")*, .17 HMR - 1.25", Winchester 1885 Low Wall Hunter, .17 WSM - 1.25", Savage Model 93R17 Classic, .17 HMR - 1.31", Ruger M77/17VMBBZ ("A")*, .17 HMR - 1.44", Stevens Favorite Model 30R17, .17 HMR - 1.46", Ruger M77/17VMBBZ ("B")*, .17 HMR - 1.54", Winchester 1885 Low Wall, .17 HMR - 2.05", Remington Model 547 Custom C Grade, .17 HMR - 0.69" (Remington), Anschutz Model 1717 D Classic, .17 HMR - 0.73" (CCI), Savage B.MAG Target, .17 WSM - 0.75" (Winchester), Thompson/Center Contender G2, .17 HMR - 0.80" (Remington), Remington Model 597 LS HB, .17 HMR - 0.84" (CCI), Browning T-Bolt Target/Varmint, .17 HMR - 0.88" (Winchester), Anschutz Model 1717 D KL, .17 HMR - 0.93" (Remington), Weatherby Mark XXII, .17 HMR - 0.94" (Hornady), CZ Model 452-2E American, .17 HMR - 0.96" (CCI), Remington Model 504-T LS HB, .17 HMR - 0.98" (Federal), (TIE) Marlin Model 917VS ("A")*, .17 HMR - 1.0" (Hornady), Anschutz Model 1502 D HB, .17 M2 - 1.06" (Hornady), Marlin Model 917VS ("B")*, .17 HMR - 1.13" (Hornady), (TIE) Savage Model 93R17-BTVS, .17 HMR - 1.17" (CCI), (TIE) Ruger M77/17VMBBZ ("A")*, .17 HMR - 1.25" (Hornady), Stevens Favorite Model 30R17, .17 HMR - 1.27" (Hornady & Remington - tie), (TIE)Henry Golden Boy, .17 HMR - 1.40" (Remington), Ruger M77/17VMBBZ ("B")*, .17 HMR - 1.47" (CCI), Winchester 1885 Low Wall, .17 HMR - 1.5" (Remington). Sizing bushings are interchangeable and available in .001-inch increments, allowing just-right neck tensioning to accommodate specific chambers (a micrometer is used to measure outside neck diameter of a loaded cartridge and .001-inch subtracted). The .17 Remington requires consistent cleaning. There are a variety of .17-caliber bullets for handloaders to choose from. Highly accurate cup-and-core, polymer-tipped and Partition bullets cover most bases, and new bonded bullets and several lead-free projectiles add to the .280's versatility. These are 5-shot groups fired at 100 yard targets. Pet Loads and Handloader are registered trademarks of Wolfe Publishing Company. The most consistent powder with this bullet proved to be A-2200, producing .52- and .46-inch groups at 4,145 and 4,226 fps with 18 and 18.5 grains of powder, respectively. Regardless of the powder used, velocity spread can be a bit high with the 17 Hornet, although it seldom affects accuracy enough to matter within the effective varmint-shooting range of the cartridge. When a new cartridge is introduced, its origins can often be traced to a cartridge P.O. As mentioned, the .17 was first brought to market with a 25-grain Power Lokt Hollow Point. Small powder charges result in cleaner shooting than the .17 Remington though all .17-caliber cartridges require frequent barrel cleaning to assure continued accuracy. The .17 Hornet (left) looks like a larger version of the .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (right). This American-made, double-base spherical powder is a slower derivative of A-2230. Hodgdons Ron Reiber was the first to try CFE BLK in the field. It shoots projectiles in the 17- to 20-grain range up to about 2,600 feet per second (fps). Price: $280 to $350-ish The S.A.A.M.I. A case in point is Hornadys new .17 Hornet with roots back to the beginning of .17-caliber cartridges in the years following World War II. Caleb Giddings, Marketing Manager at Taurus, introduces the all-new TaurusTX 22 Compact. Bullet jump was then extended in 0.005-inch increments until the sweet spot was found. High density is especially important when loading small-capacity cartridges. I prefer 20-grain bullets in the .17 Hornets because they can be pushed much faster than 25-grain bullets. Typically, groups with each rifle are fired for record by three or four Guns and Shooting Online staffers and/or contributors. If i had a bunch of those bullets i would try IMR 4320. 17 September 2002, 13:14. The .17 Rem's efficient ballistics allow . With a price tag under $700, this Mauser is one of the most accurate deer rifles you'll find for the money. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Hornady currently loads its .17 Hornet with 20-grain V-MAX and 15.5-grain NTX bullets. Two of the very best choices are the Hornady and Sierra Hornet bullets weighing 45 grains. Ten grains gave 20-grain bullets a velocity of nearly 3,700 fps, which is all you can expect from such a small amount of powder. After shooting 80 Hornady loads one afternoon, I soaked the CZs bore with solvent for a day and then gave it a good scrubbing with a bronze brush. models. 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). Adding 5 grains of bullet weight slows the pace to 3,750 fps but results additional large-target reliability. Jeff Bradley shows off the Modern Hunting Rifle (MHR) from Christensen Arms at SHOT Show 2023. The .17-caliber, 20-grain V-MAX (left) is not that much smaller than the .20-caliber, 32-grain V-MAX (center) and Hornadys .22-caliber, 40-grain V-MAX (right). Moving up in powder capacity, the .17 Mach IV was introduced during the 1960s by Las Vegas gunsmith Vern OBrien, whose custom rifles were on the dainty Sako L46 action. 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. But by using a 7-inch drop tube, I managed to coax in 18.5 grains behind the Berger 30-grain and Hornady 35-grain bullets. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. 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. Other rifles might disagree. Joe Kurtenbach, Executive Editor of Gun & Ammo, and John Myles from Smith & Wesson discuss features of the Equalizer 9mm micro-compact pistol and new-for-2023 M&P 5.7. .17 Remington (Using Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 77 loads. bullet will surprise you also. The Fireball, fed lighter bullets, is capable of velocities well in excess of 4,000 fps. Several five-shot groups fired at 100 yards measured less than 0.250 inch. Hornady also calls its new .17-caliber cartridge the .17 Hornet. The .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (.17 HMR) cartridge is based on a .22 WMR case necked down to accept .17 caliber bullets. By that time most of his hearing was gone, and his daughter would answer the phone and relay the conversation back and forth between her father and the caller. The 20-grain bullet of Hornady factory ammunition had to free-travel 0.102 inch prior to rifling engagement. An additional 0.5 grain of LilGun increased the velocity of 20-grain bullets by 198 fps. . This little gem was introduced originally by Remington in 1971, though similar wildcats had undoubtedly existed for many years prior. 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. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. It attained the second highest velocities with 20-grain bullets and the highest velocities with 25-grain bullets. Ill be testing this powder with other bullet weights moving forward. To show viewers how to succeed at long range, J. Guthrie gears up for a challenging shot while chasing Colorado pronghorn at long range with DPMS' Panther 6.5 Creedmoor. Granted, the barrel had undoubtedly become fouled at this point in the test, with no means to remedy that. The supplied scope rings that clamp on the square bridge of the receiver are a nice touch. In addition to delivering much lower velocity spreads, accuracy was better with IMR 4198 and H335. Accurate: AAC-2460: Subscribe: 3741: Remarks: 20: Hornady V-Max: Accurate: AAC-2460 . was IMR4320. After the cases were trimmed, loaded and fired, they had not grown in length any appreciable amount. Longer stick propellants can bridge when flowing through purpose-designed .17 caliber powder dispensing equipment, and for this reason I always weigh my charges carefully and inspect the charged cases prior to the bullet seating operation. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. As with the above V-Max-equipped offerings, this load is best relegated to targets and non-edible species. 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. 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. 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 . barm # 13676946 03/21/19. The rifle weighs right at 7 pounds with a Turkish walnut stock and a Burris 10x scope. This is a consummate varmint rifle, including a long, heavy barrel for maximum velocity and minimal warming between shots, with molded synthetic stock and forearm vents to promote barrel cooling. ONeil of OKH fame. The .17 Remington is one of the children that the .222 Remington spawned. I will say that the 20s, while attractive for the little stuff, are not always a great choice for predators at these velocities. It typically kills even big-bodied coyotes cleanly, yet does minimal damage to the skin. .17 Remington - Published Manufacturer Loading Data Shellholders: Hornady #16 Lee #4 Lyman #26 RCBS #10 Recipe Type: Bullet Weight: Recipe Source: Starting Max Source 15.5 gr NTX (HDY) 0.172" Powder: Benchmark (Hodgdon) Primer: REM 7 Case: REM Trim Length: 1.786" C.O.L. The new RIA 5.0 Sporting Pistol from Rock Island Armory features a patented RVS Recoil system that maximizes barrel mass and linear movement to give shooters super soft recoil. The load was too much for F-Class. I later bought an OBrien rifle in .17 Mach IV, and after shooting it for about 10 years, I sold it to a collector. Cases from unfired Hornady factory loads had a length of 1.338 inches, which I used as a trim length. In 2007, Remington Arms introduced a new rifle cartridge based on their 221 Fireball necked down to 17 caliber. 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