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I believe that Kid,,,, both of my 17R's are the most accurate at 3850+/- so that's where I run em. I've never killed anything bigger than a Coyote or Bobcat but I can't tell the difference in 3850 and 4000.
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I believe that Kid,,,, both of my 17R's are the most accurate at 3850+/- so that's where I run em. I've never killed anything bigger than a Coyote or Bobcat but I can't tell the difference in 3850 and 4000. Field the animals can't tell the difference either, jus sayin.
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If it doesn't have to be a repeater, I would go with a 17 FB over the 17 Rem for extended shooting sessions. Repeater then a 17 Rem or 17-223. My newest is a 17-204, but I only use it for predators like coyotes and such. This post reminds me that I have a brandy new NIB CZ Varmint in 17 Rem that I have to decide what I wanna do with it.
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I believe that Kid,,,, both of my 17R's are the most accurate at 3850+/- so that's where I run em. I've never killed anything bigger than a Coyote or Bobcat but I can't tell the difference in 3850 and 4000. Field the animals can't tell the difference either, jus sayin. You're probably right but I can't confirm....and I've asked but they ain't talking. Love that stock Dan. Beautiful!!!!
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If it doesn't have to be a repeater, I would go with a 17 FB over the 17 Rem for extended shooting sessions. Repeater then a 17 Rem or 17-223. My newest is a 17-204, but I only use it for predators like coyotes and such. This post reminds me that I have a brandy new NIB CZ Varmint in 17 Rem that I have to decide what I wanna do with it. Its gonna have to be a repeater.Leaning towards the .17 Rem... NICE hunk of lumber on that one!
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Nice wood! What twist? Something that big should be shooting 30-grain Bergers...
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Let me sum this up for you so your life is easier:
.17 Remington
IMR4320
Remington 7 1/2.
Get crackin'.
Travis Yup! I have a bone stock 17 Rem LVSF I bought in 2009. Just got a Classic Edge and sent it to Eddie for some work and bedding. I'll post pics when I get it back this week!!!
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You're gonna be lovin' it. Travis
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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The little Fireball case is exceptionally efficient and would undoubtedly be the perfect foundation for the .17 bullet.
20 odd years ago I had an Anschutz Hornet rebarreled to .17 Ackley Hornet using a hand lapped German barrel. I shot many small helpless animals with it. It was wonderful squirrel medicine within a couple hundred yards, if the wind wasn't blowing. However, for coyotes, it was either spectacular or ghastly in it's performance. One in the throat and it was lights out. One in the ass and it was rodeo time. For ass shooting coyotes I would recommend a 340 Tyrannasaur.
Anyway, I usually felt undergunned when coyote hunting with the Hornet, so it eventually left the stable. Now I shoot a .221 Fireball.
Ingwe, If I had to choose a new build I would be looking hard at the .20 Vartarg.
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You're gonna be lovin' it. Travis Yup...........
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My new deuce kills them too..... Do I NEED a .17......?
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Nice wood! What twist? Something that big should be shooting 30-grain Bergers... I had it put together for the 30 gr's. They are all I shoot out o it. 1-9 Lilja #4 contour, 24" long.
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Fireball2,
What bullet are you shooting for coyote out of the 221? Good or bad on fox? Thinking about picking a CZ 527 up!
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Fireball2,
What bullet are you shooting for coyote out of the 221? Good or bad on fox? Thinking about picking a CZ 527 up! Good luck finding a 527 in 221. If ya do, let me know.
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Fireball2,
What bullet are you shooting for coyote out of the 221? Good or bad on fox? Thinking about picking a CZ 527 up! Good luck finding a 527 in 221. If ya do, let me know. There's some around and more coming....possibly even in 20VT and 17FB.
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Fireball2,
What bullet are you shooting for coyote out of the 221? Good or bad on fox? Thinking about picking a CZ 527 up! Good luck finding a 527 in 221. If ya do, let me know. There's some around and more coming....possibly even in 20VT and 17FB. Yea,,, I've been hearing that for a couple years now. I already have the worlds best CZ 17FB;) but I wouldn't mind finding a good deal on a plain ol 221.
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Fireball2,
What bullet are you shooting for coyote out of the 221? Good or bad on fox? Thinking about picking a CZ 527 up! Good luck finding a 527 in 221. If ya do, let me know. There's some around and more coming....possibly even in 20VT and 17FB. Yea,,, I've been hearing that for a couple years now. I already have the worlds best CZ 17FB;) I wouldn't mind finding a good deal on a plain vanilla 221 though. I said the same thing when the 221's hit the shelf this year. Originally, CZ claimed they were going to do both the 221 and 17 Rem for 2015. A few CZ 452 22lr American's hit the shelf about three weeks ago. I wasn't fast enough though. Supposed to be another shipment soon!
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Do I NEED a .17......? Need?
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Do I NEED a .17......? Need? OK...got me there. Stupid question.
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