OSU_Sig: I bought my Remington 700 VSF (Varmint Synthetic Fluted 26" heavy barrel) back in 2,007.
I just love this Rifle/cartridge.
I have a Nikon 6.5x20 variable on my Rifle and accuracy is very good.
I have tried only two bullets in my 17 Fireball to date and as I predicted to myself my Rifle prefers the wonderful Berger 25 grain Varmint bullets.
Normal sight-in groups (5 shots at 100 yards) have averaged .481" over the last 8 years.
Brass seems to last forever in my Rifle.
I do moly-coat my 25 grain Bergers.
I have killed ALL manner of Varmints with this rig from Ground Squirrels to Prairie Dogs to Rock Chucks along with Fox, Badger, Coyotes, Jack Rabbits and a Porcupine.
The 25 grain Bergers simply kill everything, QUICKLY!
I have a lifetime supply of Federal 205M (Match) primers for this Rifle.
Brass is ANOTHER question though.
I simply can't find it anymore.
Back when my Rifle was new all I could get was factory ammo and my Rifle really liked the 20 grain Remington Accu-Tip loading from Remington - so that is always a fall back plan if need should arise.
I recommend the cartridge with only that one reservation - brass availability!
Best of luck to you if you decide to try one.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy
