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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 12-17-2007, 01:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,228
Posted By Hammer
Lots of experience with Pac-Nor as well as many...

Lots of experience with Pac-Nor as well as many other barrel makers.

Pac-Nor are great people to work with and make good barrels.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 12-15-2007, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,416
Posted By Hammer
Weight of last barrek inch

Given the contour (diameter) of the barrel near the muzzle, what does the last inch of barrel length weigh ?

An ounce ?
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 12-12-2007, 08:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,997
Posted By Hammer
Neither wager involved nor any friendly argument...

Neither wager involved nor any friendly argument amongst buddies.

Over 40+ years have read about the development of cartridges, their wildcat predecessors, their market success and failures, and...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 12-12-2007, 02:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,997
Posted By Hammer
The 222 Remington case goes back into the 1950s...

The 222 Remington case goes back into the 1950s with Mike Walker of Remington, an active benchrest shooter at the time as well as an engineer, usually credited with its design.

The 222 Remington...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 12-12-2007, 12:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,997
Posted By Hammer
Now wait, I have to meet some people from a...

Now wait, I have to meet some people from a marketing department in a few minutes. That won't set a good tone for an opening piece of conversation. That almost puts marketing folks in the same...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 12-12-2007, 03:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,997
Posted By Hammer
When Remington first introduced the 17 Remington,...

When Remington first introduced the 17 Remington, did they make any comments in press releases or to gun writers as to the parentage of the 17 Remington ?

Do any authoritative sources, e.g.,...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 12-12-2007, 02:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,997
Posted By Hammer
Parent cartridge of 17 Remington ?

Had always thought that the parent cartridge of the original 17 Remington was the 223 Remington with some obvious changes.

Tonight someone was telling me that it was the 222 Remington Magnum.
...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-20-2007, 02:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,810
Posted By Hammer
Did Tyler sex them for you so that you only shot...

Did Tyler sex them for you so that you only shot the bulls ?
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-19-2007, 10:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,810
Posted By Hammer
Did the Saubiers leave any prairie dogs at Tyler's ?

Heard that the Saubiers decimated all the prairie dogs in Wyoming at Tyler Sims and there was no reason for anyone to go out there for a couple of years. Heard ya'll even shot the innocent ones.
...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-01-2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,973
Posted By Hammer
Have two 222 Remington Magnums. One is a...

Have two 222 Remington Magnums. One is a left-hand Remington 700 VLS and one is a left-hand Savage both with 26-inch long, 12-inch twist barrels.

Brother-in-law has a factory Sako Vixen in 222...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-30-2007, 01:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,173
Posted By Hammer
Happy Birthday Bob ! Hope you swapped...

Happy Birthday Bob !

Hope you swapped barrels many times for good reasons with great results.

Hammer
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-17-2007, 11:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,422
Posted By Hammer
What happens Skypilotbc if one year you do not...

What happens Skypilotbc if one year you do not draw in the Wyoming prairie dog lottery and have to stay home ?
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-17-2007, 11:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,422
Posted By Hammer
Now those of ya'll going soon should not have too...

Now those of ya'll going soon should not have too much fun. It would probably be immoral. And if ya'll have more fun than your share...

So lets keep the fun down a notch or two. At least...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-16-2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,422
Posted By Hammer
Have fun, Skypilotbc. Hammer

Have fun, Skypilotbc.

Hammer
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-10-2007, 09:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,554
Posted By Hammer
Millett tactical scopes ?

Anyone try the new Millett tactical scopes ?

4 -16X ?

fixed 10X ?
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 05-04-2007, 04:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,468
Posted By Hammer
My 17 Rem Fireball has a 28-inch Pac-Nor barrel. ...

My 17 Rem Fireball has a 28-inch Pac-Nor barrel.

So far no problem with the bullets reaching the end of the barrel.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-30-2007, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,168
Posted By Hammer
Engineering drawing of reamer

Have an Excel engineering drawing of the Pacific Tool & Gauge reamer used to make my 17 Remington Fireball barrel at Pac-Nor.

Don't know how to post an Excel page, but could email it to someone.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-18-2007, 09:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,931
Posted By Hammer
Would check with Fred Moreo of Sharp Shooters...

Would check with Fred Moreo of Sharp Shooters Supply in Ohio.

Many folks consider Fred to be the foremost Savage gunsmith and he is also very knowledgeable on Remingtons too.

Fred has...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-18-2007, 12:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,723
Posted By Hammer
Thanks for the suggestion. Some folks...

Thanks for the suggestion.

Some folks exchange the RCBS decapping/expanding rod with a Hornady one. Any thoughts on that ?
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-18-2007, 12:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,723
Posted By Hammer
Pac-Nor says my 17 Fireball barrel is ready

Talked to Pac-Nor today.

They said my 17 Remington Fireball barrel for the Savage is ready. Said it was the first barrel made on their new reamer.

Called MidwayUSA. Got their only set of 17...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-16-2007, 08:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,498
Posted By Hammer
Other than cosmetics...

Other than cosmetics which is in the eye of the beholder, is there any advantage to a Remington 700 bolt action over a Savage bolt action for building a varmint rifle ?
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-08-2007, 02:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,457
Posted By Hammer
My first rifle was a 222 Remington custom job...

My first rifle was a 222 Remington custom job built on a Sako action converted to left-hand. Barrel was by C. Grossman. Had a 6-18X Redfield on it. A most beautiful piece of highly figured walnut....
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-07-2007, 02:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,319
Posted By Hammer
Couple of 222 Rem Mags

Have a couple of 222 Remington Magnums.

One is a rechambered left-hand Remington 700 VLS with 26-inch barrel.

Another is a left-hand Savage varmint rifle with 26-inch Shaw barrel.

Both have...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-22-2007, 11:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,485
Posted By Hammer
Might consider a Lee turret press. These were...

Might consider a Lee turret press. These were actually originally sold with a wooden mounting box designed for C-clamping on a truck tailgate or shooting bench to do exactly what you're after. With...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-11-2007, 10:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,232
Posted By Hammer
Wipe Out is for folks who want a clean barrel and...

Wipe Out is for folks who want a clean barrel and are lazy or have other things to do.

If you are willing to work hard and invest time, there are other ways to accomplish a clean barrel.
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