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Posted by: Varmint Al ®
04/01/2002, 12:57:05
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This last weekend took the 17 HMR up to my mountain cabin and shot 11 ea. 5 shot groups. Also measured the velocity on 15 rounds. Made a short movie clip of a 17 HMR hitting a Diet Coke can full of water at 30 yards. If you single frame, you can actually see the bullet about 2 ft in front of the can before it hits. Check the link to view the results. The 17 HMR is not a benchrest caliber for sure, but I was able to get an average group size of about 0.866" with Min=0.59" and the Max=1.07" after a good barrel cleaning. The picture is of a 17 HMR impact crater in a 3/4" steel plate at about 30 yards. The larger crater is from a 270 Win at close range a few years ago. Good Hunting from Varmint Al  Good Hunting from... Varmint Al
http://www.varmintal.com/ahunt.htm
Related link: 17 HMR The Testing Continues
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Posted by: jim saubier
04/01/2002, 14:20:51
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Thanks for the update AL. I appreciated the update. Looks like the new cartridge is gonna be a success. I look forward to giving the Marlin a try. Keep us posted on the HMR.
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Posted by: bryani289
04/01/2002, 18:54:43
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Just curious if anyone here is heading to this huge show?? Also does anyone know what the .221 Rem Clasic is going for?
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Posted by: 17VLD
04/03/2002, 22:47:21
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I bet Kevin G will be going.I'm sure the Tulsa show is where he finds a lot of the rare 17's he's aquired through the years.
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Matt
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Posted by: Nailman
04/01/2002, 20:18:08
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ANYONE GOT ANYTHING FOR SALE...I'M LOOKING FOR A DEAL!!!
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Posted by: Nailman
04/10/2002, 11:17:06
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I found a deal for a HORNET. Browning Hunter.
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Posted by: foxhunterbubba
04/01/2002, 23:38:13
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went to the range today and shot the kimber rc in 17 k hornet.
12.4 gr of aa1680 gave 3670 fps in 1.23 in , 12.5 gr of aa 1680 was .523 in at 3716 fps then 12.6 gr of aa1680 was .76 at
3696 fps. isn't it amazing what .01 gr. of powder will do.
p.s. cci500 primers were used.
bob
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Posted by: Tom Brush
04/02/2002, 12:54:12
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What bullet did you use? My results with Lil-Gun and the 20 gr. Hornady V-Max were:
9.5 gr. 3632 fps.
9.8 gr. 3731 fps.
10.0 gr. 3786 fps. AA1680 with the 20 gr. V-Max produced the following:
11.5 gr. 3559
12.5 gr. 3848 Amazing what a little powder change can do. My rifle is a 24" barrel Cooper.
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Posted by: foxhunterbubba
04/02/2002, 21:02:29
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tom they were 20 gr v maxes barrel length 21 in.
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Posted by: BROOKS
04/04/2002, 09:24:32
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My two seem to thrive on jamed.
Brooks
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