I've been thinking about getting a 17 fireball recently and started looking for a gun. Unfortunately, none of the major manufacturers seem to be making them currently. Even Remington and CZ don't seem to offer the caliber in their current lineup. And brass is currently impossible to find. I don't want to buy a gun that is going to be a dinosaur. Anyone have any insight or opinions?
CZ never did offer a factory offering and that has been a shame. Given the factory ammo or even brass support or more accurately lack thereof. Seems CZ may have done well to let this fine chambering alone.
Unless the Likes of Hornady Howa & CZ choose to breathe new life back into this caliber she is dead to all except the reloader.
I as a reloader will do my part to keep this caliber on life support in the mean time. I fear the likes of the 17HH has been one more strike agenst the 17 Fireball. Lets face it if all you wish to shoot is the 20 grain bullets from your 17 centerfire then the 17 HH satisfies those needs quite well. From my perspective the 17 FB shines her best with 25 & 30 grain bullets.
For the Remington company who did bring this caliber out with the 1 in 9 twist I am thankful. For the Remington company who chose to drop new firearms in this caliber as well as ammo I am disappointed. If you are not going to offer the caliber the promotion she deserves allow the torch to be passed on. Would love to see this caliber given a revival. Surprise me:)
