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17-223 (kind of) info and questions
I've got a bit of an unknown rig headed my way. The barrel is unmarked, no dies or brass....supposedly, it's a 17-223. I'll do a Cerrosafe cast to verify, of course.
Having had a fair number of .17's, I savvy the basics of this one. But any hints, ideas or tricks will be helpful. I've already got some ideas on dies but what are you guys using that work with this cartridge? Looking forward to your thoughts! -Al Last edited by Al Nyhus; 02-01-2022 at 09:14 PM. |
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What is the age of the rifle. It it is 1870's or newer are you sure it is 17-223 and not just 17 Remington?
or by chance is it 17-222? |
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Hmmmmmmmmmmmm..........
Al,
Neck diameter? Fired brass? Dies? The chamber cast will tell much. Kevin edit: What action, barrel, stock? Last edited by Kevin Gullette; 01-08-2022 at 05:15 AM. Reason: add |
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having owned a 17/223 for several years i can say mine was excellent. easy to make brass for and very accurate (a .25) shooter hornady 25 gr hp and ball c powder. if i remember correctly the 17/223 has more powder capacity than the 17 remington.
if you can find a type s 223 die and switch out the bushing to a 17 it will work. you will have to switch out the seater stem to a 17. chamber cast will tell you a lot as to chamber and throat condition. good luck
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Fooling with some cases yesterday, I ran some .223 cases into a .17 Rem. standard seating die to knock the neck down a bit, then into a Redding Type 'S' 223 f. l. bushing die with a .200 bushing....cases look good. Hopefully it's a straight 17-223 and not a one-off wildcat of some sort. Will be fun to figure out just what it is! Good shootin' -Al |
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Following this...
Can’t wait to see pics Al.
Probably a 10 twist, bet it will shoot well, if the bore was cared for at all. My Sako in 17-222 shot well once cleaned up good.The barrel was not marked either, other than “PO Ackley”, you’d think those old fellows would designate the chambering unless the thought they would keep it forever. Matt
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Now the "Rest of the story" is known. Your idea of the shortened 17 Rem die should work just fine.
And as you say, it should be a shooter. After you get this up and running full bore (pun intended ) let us know how it is doing. You should enjoy it. |
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