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17/222 Imp
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Posted by: Fergus Bailey ®
04/15/2002, 00:19:28
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Guys

Took the 17/222 Imp out to the range this weekend and was very impressed with the performance. I shot 2 five shot groups at 200 yards, one a horizontal string of 1” and the other a horizontal string of 1.5”, with virtually no vertical in either group. Given the scope power of 15x and the wind conditions, I was very happy with the results. I’m sure I could get both my 100 & 200 yard group sizes down if I used a BR scope on the rifle.

Now, one possible problem. I shot two groups with the 25gn Hornady HP, but each group only shows 4 shots on paper. Try as I might, I cant see a 5th shot hiding in another shot. I am running the Hornady 25’s at something less that 3900 fps in a brand new Shilen barrel. Surely I can be pushing them too hard and blowing them up before they reach the target? Any suggestions?

Fergus


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17 Group pictures
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Posted by: Fergus Bailey ®
04/15/2002, 00:52:02
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Both pictures are actual size, 5 shot 17/222 Imp groups at 100 yards, shot over flags in light, but switching winds. Top group is 30gn Berger MEF and Varget powder, bottom group is 25gn Hornady and H322 powder.

Fergus
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Modified by Fergus Bailey at Mon, Apr 15, 2002, 01:01:49


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Marlin .17HMR range testing
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Posted by: jim saubier
04/15/2002, 08:46:49

 Took out the Marlin yesterday to the range to sight it in and see what it was capable of at 100 yards. I haven't measured the groups yet but will do so soon. I shot 12 groups so I should be able to get a good average. Under the conditions that I was shooting in, I felt good about the results. It was a bit windy but I put up a couple of wind flags. I found it very difficult to get off the shot when the condition was right because of the "lawyer-proof" trigger. I will have to get scale on it to see just how heavy it is, but I'll estimate it at over 8 lbs. The other thing that I had to deal with was a 3-9 power scope which was the only one that I could fit on the gun with the standard rings. I'll likely leave this scope on the gun because it is a good fit. I'll definitely have to do something with this trigger - any ideas?


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What is the max usable range for 17 cal?
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Posted by: Crow Magnum
04/15/2002, 14:07:35

 I am talking mainly about one of the bigger 17 cals like the VLR , 17 PPC, or 17 BR? Is it feasible to make a 500 yard rifle using one of the cartridges? TIA


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Eezox?????
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Posted by: Nailman
04/15/2002, 19:39:06

 Anybody use this stuff or know anything about it? Thanks, Nailman...


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Need to rent 22/250 improved reamer
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Posted by: Pat Cameron ®
04/15/2002, 19:54:36
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If anyone has a 22/250 improved tight neck
reamer I would be interested in renting it for
one only chamber.
Will pay shipping both ways and rental and buy it
if it gets broken.
Thanks
Pat Cameron


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