Posted by: Greg Smith ®
02/12/2002, 14:16:01
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Guys,
I need to know the case length for the 17 Ackley Hornet in a
Bullberry contender barrel.Max. or trim length. I have been
away from shooting for several years and some of my records
are not where I thought they were(or where I thought I thought
they were?)If any of you bullberry 17 ah shooters can help
me with this I thank you a bunch. This is an excellent forum!
Thanks again.
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Posted by: Lt. Dan ®
02/12/2002, 19:34:44
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The answer was to trim to 1.395". This is in the same ballpark as the K and standard hornets, which makes a lot of sense.
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Posted by: Greg Smith ®
02/12/2002, 20:35:35
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Thanks for the info. That does make sense. I had seen some
shorter figures for other chambers (Kimber & Saunders)so I
wanted to check with some other Bullberry owners.
Thanks again!
Greg
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Posted by: Lt. Dan ®
02/15/2002, 08:24:51
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I also agree that having all the Hornet variations the same length makes the most sense. But you're so right that it's by far better to check into it first and keep out of trouble for sure. Hope ours will both be real shooters. Take good care. Dan
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Posted by: foxhunterbubba
02/12/2002, 17:33:13
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thats right even got to work the bolt on it . except for the barrel length its the same as the 22 mag . the dealer wants 449.00 for it.
bob
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Posted by: Jody Henkle ®
02/12/2002, 18:15:10
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Min and Max if you have them. Thanks you! jh
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Posted by: jim saubier
02/17/2002, 14:34:54
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Not sure, I never needed to trim them. I must have measured them before fireforming but have only shot them during the fireforming. Have just reloaded some of the formed cases and didn't have a length problem. I have the trim length somewhere in a load manual, I'll post it if I can find it.
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Posted by: Jody Henkle ®
02/17/2002, 16:04:15
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Thanks Jim. I have formed some cases and want to square up the mouths. I just want to make sure I don't over do it.... jh
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Posted by: Dennis Madriaga ®
02/20/2002, 14:01:33
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A buddy made some cases for me, out of .357 Max cases, since I had my barrel modified to also handle a rimmed case. When he measured my chamber, it was definitely less than the 1.4" length of the .221 length. I think he said the max I should go was 1.385"? I have to double check my records, but he said that was length was still to allow some case growth?
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Posted by: corbin shell
02/12/2002, 18:30:52
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Kevin,
Its been a long time sense we last spoke. I have moved once again. What is the status of the fast twist .17 your were building. How are those 37gr bullets shooting? Fill me in.
My new phone number is 919-554-2805 and same email.
corbinshell@mindspring.comTake care,
Corbin
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Posted by: foxhunterbubba
02/12/2002, 19:24:18
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your not going to belive it ! i actualy had a ruger 17 hrm in my hand and got to work the bolt. the dealer wants 449.00 for it. he has a 77 22 mag for 349.00 i thought ov buying it then picking up a after market 17hrm from butler creek or who ever brings one out first. bob
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Posted by: Buster ®
02/13/2002, 01:23:06
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Wish I could find a Marlin. 9 out of 10 places here in Utah haven't even heard of it. They give kind of a funny look when asked about it. I'd like a Ruger, but $449.00 seems a little steep. I understand the blued Marlin will be right around $200.00. I'm saving my pennies : )
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Posted by: Andrew ®
02/13/2002, 02:24:45
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I'm beginning to wonder about this cartridge. I read the recent Guns and Ammo article on this gun and the author provided no groups that he himself shot, and despite stating that they killed ground squirrel with it gave no account of it's performance on same. What he DID say was that it was marginal on fox-sized game, too big for "small game" and too puny for coyote. Makes you wonder, eh? And this disclaimer from a magazine that promoted shooting prairiedogs with a 22LR at 200+ yards a few issues back! I have a gun and ammo coming but I'm beginning to have my doubts. The test reports seem to leave alot out. Glad to see the rifles are hitting the racks, though.~Andrew
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Posted by: foxhunterbubba
02/13/2002, 03:48:56
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andrew i think mabye they should have used a 15 gr berger at 3000 fps.
bob
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Posted by: Andrew ®
02/13/2002, 17:07:03
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Bob: Now THAT would be interesting.....~Andrew
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