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Nice pics of critters, and the target. Good job.
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Ky221....I probably put 6 to 8,000 down range at varmints each year...
When I say I don't get enough time afield to use what I have... that should let you know I have more than one or two..
If I did add to the stable... I'd probably go 20/222... as I have a 20 Practical..
the other would be a 17 Fireball or 17 Rem...
Cliff, the deuce.. I'd load a 223 to those specs.. it gives the same velocity...
the two powders I run the most for volume varmint shooting, is IMR 4198 and Blue Dot...
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Ky221, here is a photo of my CZ527 bolt face. The caliber is 223 Rem. Will you look at your 221 FB and see if they are the same? Thanks, ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/126309.jpg)
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Left- 221 Right- 17 rem ![[Linked Image from i.ibb.co]](https://i.ibb.co/HqTbQ9b/6-FAD83-C4-C636-44-F7-B1-DF-C31105-F6534-A.jpg)
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I can't tell any difference. Can you?
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No sir. Everything is identical as far as my eye can tell.
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my thoughts too. Thank for your help and confirmation.
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If you happen on to an extra set of dies, please advise.
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I don't shoot my Fireball enough to go through a lot of ammunition, but let me say that I am getting concerned at the total lack of factory loaded .221 Fireball ammunition available either locally or mail order. My new Natchez catalog doesn't even show it any longer and there isn't a local box for sale anywhere. Ammunition availability is why I sold off my Sako .222 Remington Magnum years ago. What a great little rifle that was.
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Shooter’s pro shop has some 221 ammo for sale..
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Got it back yesterday. Haven't taken it out but hope to next week. I have some Lapua brass and now that I got some dies, I'll be loading some 40 grain VMAX over CFE Black or H4198 and see how it goes. It looks really good. My smith was able to use the CZ 223 barrel which saved me time and money.
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If you happen to have some AA160 on hand, it does well with the 40 VMAX
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I don't have any but can go look for some. Thanks.
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You owe to yourself to try RL7. Bout 18.5-19.0g should do it.
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Ky 221 is right on hell of a load with 40gr noslers.
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Ky 221 is right on hell of a load with 40gr noslers. Another bullet to try with that combo... either the 35 gr NTX, Lead free or the 35 grain Nosler Lead Free... both bullets are as long as a 50 grain v Max or Ballistic Tip.
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You owe to yourself to try RL7. Bout 18.5-19.0g should do it. Ky 221 is right on hell of a load with 40gr noslers. Another bullet to try with that combo... either the 35 gr NTX, Lead free or the 35 grain Nosler Lead Free... both bullets are as long as a 50 grain v Max or Ballistic Tip. Notes made. Thank you both.
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