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From POV of LR hunters, why the .17 Remington?
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<blockquote data-quote="JSHKS" data-source="post: 1506084" data-attributes="member: 103581"><p>I just ordered a Shilen 1-9" twist in plain Jane 17 Remington. </p><p>A CZ527 got the ball rolling but I dislike the magazine. </p><p></p><p>I as many other people were like sheep, believing what the gun rag writers of the time told us. The 17 Remington was brow beaten by many from the start. The claim to fame of 4000fps was with the 20's. As we all well know, speed does little good with poor accuracy. The CZ does well with both the 20 and 25's. Though I will say I much prefer the 25's day in and day out, running what my rig says it likes. </p><p>I also have a 17 HH. I like the cartridge and like the accuracy and speed. A good what I call midrange cartridge 200-250 is where I swap guns. Yes it wil shoot further, but a lot of splat factor is lost. I run 20 grainers exclusively out of it. I am working on a 17WSM to see if I can replace the 17HH with my expectations. Rimfire, no muss no fuss looking for empty brass. </p><p></p><p>I lucked into a pile of 17 R brass and ammo, so I will be good for several years and barrels. </p><p>The new barrel I went with zero free bore. The 17R neck is plenty long. I have a pile of 25 Hornady's and plan on trying some of the Berger 30's. </p><p></p><p>The 20's fly better in the wind than I was led to believe. The 25's fly and track in the wind as good as any 55 grain 22 caliber I have ever used. </p><p>Recoil is nill. But this new rig is gonna be heavy. I went with a 26" bull barrel. The Choate stock from the donor rifle is getting filled up with #8 shot. Am hopeful I can get to 30 + lbs. </p><p></p><p>I have played with the 204 Ruger some. All I will say is, it is a fine cartridge, but the factory have the wrong twist. I have two factory rigs both at good shooters. Buddy has a rebarreled rig and it is an Excellent shooter.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JSHKS, post: 1506084, member: 103581"] I just ordered a Shilen 1-9" twist in plain Jane 17 Remington. A CZ527 got the ball rolling but I dislike the magazine. I as many other people were like sheep, believing what the gun rag writers of the time told us. The 17 Remington was brow beaten by many from the start. The claim to fame of 4000fps was with the 20's. As we all well know, speed does little good with poor accuracy. The CZ does well with both the 20 and 25's. Though I will say I much prefer the 25's day in and day out, running what my rig says it likes. I also have a 17 HH. I like the cartridge and like the accuracy and speed. A good what I call midrange cartridge 200-250 is where I swap guns. Yes it wil shoot further, but a lot of splat factor is lost. I run 20 grainers exclusively out of it. I am working on a 17WSM to see if I can replace the 17HH with my expectations. Rimfire, no muss no fuss looking for empty brass. I lucked into a pile of 17 R brass and ammo, so I will be good for several years and barrels. The new barrel I went with zero free bore. The 17R neck is plenty long. I have a pile of 25 Hornady's and plan on trying some of the Berger 30's. The 20's fly better in the wind than I was led to believe. The 25's fly and track in the wind as good as any 55 grain 22 caliber I have ever used. Recoil is nill. But this new rig is gonna be heavy. I went with a 26" bull barrel. The Choate stock from the donor rifle is getting filled up with #8 shot. Am hopeful I can get to 30 + lbs. I have played with the 204 Ruger some. All I will say is, it is a fine cartridge, but the factory have the wrong twist. I have two factory rigs both at good shooters. Buddy has a rebarreled rig and it is an Excellent shooter. [/QUOTE]
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