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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-02-2022, 03:18 PM
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Posted By FredT
Got it. Thanks.

Got it. Thanks.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-02-2022, 02:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,788
Posted By FredT
Cracked Masburn Bee shoulders.

Not too long ago I acquired a P.O. Ackley built 310 Cadet rebarreled in 218 Masburn Bee. Finding regular Bee brass was tough. Some of the brass is very old, some reformed from 25-20. As I fire form...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-16-2015, 02:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,127
Posted By FredT
Google Pennsylvania Gunsmith School. It is...

Google Pennsylvania Gunsmith School. It is located in Pittsburgh, Pa. It is not a college but a full time school.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 08-02-2011, 05:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,622
Posted By FredT
I did this at 100 yards with 20 grain Dog Towns...

I did this at 100 yards with 20 grain Dog Towns in my .17 M4.

http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad263/FredWT/DSCF1776.jpg
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-08-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,942
Posted By FredT
I did this with 19.2 grains of H335, Federal...

I did this with 19.2 grains of H335, Federal match primer and a 20 grain Dogtown bullet.

http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad263/FredWT/DSCF1776.jpg
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-14-2011, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,507
Posted By FredT
All of my advice was to go with the 25s, I...

All of my advice was to go with the 25s, I figured that, so that is what I did.

Here is a 100 yard group with the 20 grain Dogtown and H335. Hopefully some tweaking with the 25s will come close to...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-14-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,507
Posted By FredT
New thread, .17 M4 vs. yotes.

Thanks for all of the info on my previous thread. Now I loaded up 25 grain Hornady Vamints with H335 powder. Got my zero.

My question is how does the construction of the 25 grain Hornady Varmint...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-03-2011, 09:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,726
Posted By FredT
.17 M4 vs. yotes.

This know nothing has a question for you know-it-alls

My .17 M4 with a 20 grain Dog Town. Is it heavy enough to kill yotes with a chest shot or keep to the head?

Same question with a 25 grain...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-19-2011, 04:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,658
Posted By FredT
Your buddy should have told you don't think, just...

Your buddy should have told you don't think, just buy! It is a nice looking lefty.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-06-2011, 09:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,860
Posted By FredT
There it is! If you don't jump on it....don't...

There it is! If you don't jump on it....don't want to hear it!:D

It does help to live on this side of the border.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-06-2011, 09:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,618
Posted By FredT
Too bad you did not post this 2 months ago. I had...

Too bad you did not post this 2 months ago. I had 500 new pieces that I sold for $35.00 per 100.

You can always squeeze down .25-20. The seasonal run was just done. Midway had a lot of it.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-05-2011, 06:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,228
Posted By FredT
My VN order just came in today. I will try them...

My VN order just came in today. I will try them shoulder to shoulder with the Dog Towns and Vmax. Hopefully the VN will be equal to the other two which do well.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-05-2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,228
Posted By FredT
How do the Varmint Night Mare group for you guys?...

How do the Varmint Night Mare group for you guys? I have never tried them. In my M4 the 20 grain Vmax do pretty good and the pic shows what yesterday in the cold and wind did with Dog Town...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-01-2011, 06:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,990
Posted By FredT
I hear what you are saying. The primer flow and...

I hear what you are saying. The primer flow and round primer edges were obvious, so I thought that I would speak up.

This load and group was developed in high 20s low 30 degree weather. It will...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-01-2011, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,990
Posted By FredT
I got lucky, it is a factory TC from Midway that...

I got lucky, it is a factory TC from Midway that was on sale.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-01-2011, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,990
Posted By FredT
Since it is a TC/C, I have other frames. I'll...

Since it is a TC/C, I have other frames. I'll swap one out and earmark this one for a lighter use caliber such as my .38-55.

I did think of the firing pin hole, I just wanted to check in with the...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-01-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,990
Posted By FredT
Pressure spikes?

Not new to handloading, but new to the TC/C .17 M4.

I am using Fireball brass, load is 20 grain V-Max or 20 grain Dogtown, 19.5 grains of H335 and Rem 7 1/2 primer.
Every so often I get a primer...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 12-27-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,749
Posted By FredT
Judging by your pics, it is not a very good call...

Judging by your pics, it is not a very good call at all!:D
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 12-27-2010, 04:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,290
Posted By FredT
Can you see and shoot a groundhog at 1000 yards?...

Can you see and shoot a groundhog at 1000 yards? Do the crosshairs cover him up? Does he disappear in the mirage?
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 12-16-2010, 11:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,543
Posted By FredT
I got it, thanks!

I got it, thanks!
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 12-16-2010, 07:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,543
Posted By FredT
Thanks guys. I hear ya about the pressure spikes....

Thanks guys. I hear ya about the pressure spikes. It is about 8 to 20 degrees here in SE Ohio. I do not think my winter 'yote load will be my August crow load.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 12-16-2010, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,543
Posted By FredT
New to the .17 M4

I have been handloading many calibers since 1974, but the newly acquired TC/C barrel in .17 M4 is a new one for me. ( This great site is new to me also!) I am using RP Fireball brass trimmed and...
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