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Old 05-10-2018, 03:45 PM
jholp jholp is offline
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Reed's sent me a sample of their new 17 caliber bullets, weighing in at 17.2 grains. The bullets were a nicely shaped lead soft point projectile. I have shot the sample up and wanted to report my findings:

Test firing of Reed's 17.2 grain soft-point, consider VV-130 powder

15.0 grains of VV-130 mild
15.5 grains of VV-130 3,765 fps
16.0 grains of VV-130 3,897
16.3 grains of VV-130 3,911
16.5 grains of VV-130 AL error
16.7 grains of VV-130 AL error
16.8 grains of VV-130 4,026
16.9 grains of VV-130 4,127 ???
17.0 grains of VV-130 4,085
17.1 grains of VV-130 4,100
17.2 grains of VV-130 4,141
17.3 grains of VV-130 4,171
17.4 grains of VV-130 4,198 try this for working load
17.5 grains of VV-130 4,265
17.6 grains of VV-130 4,275

No surprises, so if you are looking for lighter 17 caliber bullets give them a try.

There are suppose to be 14 grain bullets in the works too. I sure hope so as I/we need the choice of lighter weight bullets.

I have no affiliation with Reed's but they are very polite, professional, and a joy to work with. Give them a call and befriend them.


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Old 05-10-2018, 06:38 PM
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Thanks for the report John.

The others are a 15g HP the 14g's just did not have enough meat for good shooting. We also have a little 20g SP as well.
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Old 05-10-2018, 07:07 PM
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What cartridge?
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Old 05-10-2018, 08:09 PM
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What cartridge?
Good question.
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Old 05-10-2018, 08:36 PM
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Sorry, it was a 17 MIV, Wilson stainless steel match, 24 inches. Mueller 8.5 to 25. 17 Fireball brass by Remington.
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