Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Predators and Varmints Is the 17 Fireball Dying?

No doubt 17 Remington is more readily available. Yet as a reloader with a good stash of 17 Fireball components & firearms I seem to prefer the substantialy more efficient 17 FB. I am of the opinion that the Fireball case capacity is near Ideal for 25 & 30 grain projectiles. Nothing not to like about burning 15 to 40 percent less propellant, depending on your preferred propellant.

I am more than willing to give up 5 percent velocity or so to reap the efficiency the 17 Fireball offers. To my understanding when generally all else is equal less propellant adds up to longer barrel life.

I was surprised to see Big Green is offering the 17 Fireball ammo again. Only issue from my prospective is the 20 grain bullet choice. I am sure many will be pleased with the 20 grain offering. & others will be happy to find any source of brass.