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Does anyone CURRENTLY make a rifle in either of these calibers?
My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
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Snowwolfe: "I" do NOT know!
But if you are interested in a 17 Remington Fireball I suggest you look on the used market for a "heavy barrel" Remington 700 in one of the various models it was originally produced in.
Not much chance of finding a "shot out" 17 Remington Fireball as they are easy on barrels.
My 17 Remington Fireball is an exceptionally accurate 26" barreled 700 VSF (Varmint Synthetic Fluted) that came new to me from the factory shooting "lights out" with factory Remington ammunition and then with my handloads.
I know of three other all factory stock heavy barreled Remingtons in 17 Fireball that shoot VERY well also - these are owned by my Varminting buddies.
Be warned on the "used market" though, I seldom see the heavy barrel Remington 700's and Model 7's for sale - people that own them LOVE them and rarely offer them up for sale.
Good luck in your quest.
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If you find any, let me know. I haven’t been able to find either one, or any chambered in the hornets.
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any barrel makers make barrels for them.
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I wouldn't touch anything slower than a 9 twist barrel, so the 25 grain Vmaxes can be used. Pac-Nor makes a great 9 twist .17 barrel.
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I’m not aware of anyone making either. That’s a shame, given their effectiveness.
I have custom R700s in both and a custom Sako in the 17R. The 700s are both heavy barrels and are terrific on PDs. I shoot 20 Vmax in both. the Sako gets coyote duty with 25 grain Bergers.
I’m sure you know but if making a 17 FB on a 700 action, be sure that the action was factory made for fireball length cartridges or you WILL have feeding and ejection issues. Been there.
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My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
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I’m sure you know but if making a 17 FB on a 700 action, be sure that the action was factory made for fireball length cartridges or you WILL have feeding and ejection issues. Been there. I wasn’t aware so thank you for pointing this out. This might limit my choice to a 17 Rem
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I’m sure you know but if making a 17 FB on a 700 action, be sure that the action was factory made for fireball length cartridges or you WILL have feeding and ejection issues. Been there. I wasn’t aware so thank you for pointing this out. This might limit my choice to a 17 Rem +1 on that info... Its relatively easy to put together a .17 Rem on a 700 action, easier to find brass for( usually...) and you can download it to .17 FB specs easily.
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What if you recut for a Sako style extractor?
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Holy cow!
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I have that exact rifle! A commemorative 17 fireball.
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Just but a heavy barrel Savage and screw on a new barrel.
Then sell the old barrel.
Get close and wack em hard!
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Finding a second hand rifle has nothing to do with the discussion, at least to me it doesn't. The fun part of a project like this is having a rifle built to my specs if I can't find a new version that suits my needs.
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i still have 2 rifles in a Rem.17 a super nice Rem. 700 and a Sako . also still have a BullBerry barrel in a 17 Rem. 18 inch for my T.C. . someday i might as well sell the 700 and the T.C. barrel I have not used them for 20 some years ?
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Finding a second hand rifle has nothing to do with the discussion, at least to me it doesn't. The fun part of a project like this is having a rifle built to my specs if I can't find a new version that suits my needs. Sorry, but that isn't in the message you originally posted. Those rifles are of current manufacture. Does anyone CURRENTLY make a rifle in either of these calibers? Here is a new one... https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsupers...-action-rifles/of3/17-REMINGTON-FIREBALL
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Finding a second hand rifle has nothing to do with the discussion, at least to me it doesn't. The fun part of a project like this is having a rifle built to my specs if I can't find a new version that suits my needs. Sorrty, but that isn't in the message you originally posted. Those rifles are of current manufacture. Does anyone CURRENTLY make a rifle in either of these calibers? Here is a new one... https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsupers...-action-rifles/of3/17-REMINGTON-FIREBALLRemington is not CURRENTLY making any rifles in 17 Remington. And the last link you posted clearly states it is no longer available
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Finding a second hand rifle has nothing to do with the discussion, at least to me it doesn't. The fun part of a project like this is having a rifle built to my specs if I can't find a new version that suits my needs. Sorrty, but that isn't in the message you originally posted. Those rifles are of current manufacture. Does anyone CURRENTLY make a rifle in either of these calibers? Here is a new one... https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsupers...-action-rifles/of3/17-REMINGTON-FIREBALLRemington is not CURRENTLY making any rifles in 17 Remington. And the last link you posted clearly states it is no longer available Are you WRITING an article or LOOKING for a rifle?
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