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i just purchased a 17 Hornet #18704182 08/26/23
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,306 Northern USA P pete53 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP pete53 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,306 Northern USA	i have started loading for this Ruger 77 S.S. anyone have any favorite loading recipes for a 17 Hornet ? thanks Pete53 LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman

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Re: i just purchased a 17 Hornet pete53 #18704341 08/26/23
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navlav8r Campfire Ranger N Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 15,729 Likes: 3 ms	Can’t help with loads but it sounds like fun. 😁 NRA Life,Endowment,Patron or Benefactor since '72.

Re: i just purchased a 17 Hornet pete53 #18704385 08/26/23
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TRnCO Campfire Regular T Joined: May 2011 Posts: 2,200 Elizabeth, CO	on my second .17 hornet barrel (went Lilja barrel) on my CZ, and this barrel's sweet spot is with 20 gr. v-max at 12.4 g of 1680 over CCI400, which is top of the suggested safe zone in my Hornady manual. Last (original) barrel liked 12 g. of 1680 with same bullet and primer. With a suppressor screwed on it's a hoot to shoot on prairie dogs. Laws aren't preventative measures. In other words, more laws won't prevent gun crime from happening.

Re: i just purchased a 17 Hornet pete53 #18705297 08/26/23
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dukxdog Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,579 Idaho & South Dakota USA	tag Gun Owners of America & NRA Life Member https://www.facebook.com/BirdDogBunkhouse57442/ "There are a hundred things that can happen at long range and only one of them is good"

Re: i just purchased a 17 Hornet pete53 #18705910 08/27/23
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sdgunslinger Campfire Tracker S Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,008 Gary , SD USA	any of the 20 gr plastic tips and CFE BLK.......Hodgdon has data onsite

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Re: i just purchased a 17 Hornet sdgunslinger #18706251 08/27/23
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,306 Northern USA P pete53 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP pete53 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,306 Northern USA	Originally Posted by sdgunslinger any of the 20 gr plastic tips and CFE BLK.......Hodgdon has data onsite thank you , great site! Pete53 anyone interested = Hodgdon Reloading Data Center .com 1 Last edited by pete53; 08/27/23. LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman

Re: i just purchased a 17 Hornet sdgunslinger #18711606 08/29/23
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dale06 Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 11,783 Minnesota	Originally Posted by sdgunslinger any of the 20 gr plastic tips and CFE BLK.......Hodgdon has data onsite I just bought an Anschutz 1771 in 17H. Tried one load, 12.5 grains CFE BLK, 20 V max, and CCI SR primer. It shoots 1/2”-5/8” five shot groups, at 100 yards. I’ll try other loads, but this one isn’t to shabby. NRA Patron

Re: i just purchased a 17 Hornet dale06 #18711625 08/29/23
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shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,608 Likes: 20 Bozeman, MT	Originally Posted by dale06 Originally Posted by sdgunslinger any of the 20 gr plastic tips and CFE BLK.......Hodgdon has data onsite I just bought an Anschutz 1771 in 17H. Tried one load, 12.5 grains CFE BLK, 20 V max, and CCI SR primer. It shoots 1/2”-5/8” five shot groups, at 100 yards. I’ll try other loads, but this one isn’t to shabby. I stole this load from Mule Deer and it shoots well in my Cooper varmint rifle. If you listen to John, he will tell you how much of his prairie dog shooting has turned to the 17 Hornet and that load…

Re: i just purchased a 17 Hornet pete53 #18712067 08/29/23
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OP pete53 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,306 Northern USA	yes that`s the load i plan using with CFE BLK powder , the Midway USA powder order should be here today /Tuesday . Last edited by pete53; 08/29/23. LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman

Re: i just purchased a 17 Hornet pete53 #18712471 08/29/23
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OSU_Sig Campfire Ranger O Joined: May 2011 Posts: 15,911 Oklahoma	Shrap, have you tried small pistol primers with that load? There are 2 rules to success: 1. Never tell everything that you know.

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Re: i just purchased a 17 Hornet OSU_Sig #18712596 08/29/23
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,608 Likes: 20 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger
shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,608 Likes: 20 Bozeman, MT	Originally Posted by OSU_Sig Shrap, have you tried small pistol primers with that load? I was actually using Remington small rifle primers…

Re: i just purchased a 17 Hornet pete53 #18713677 08/29/23
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,306 Northern USA P pete53 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP pete53 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,306 Northern USA	yes the CFE BLK showed up and that sure shoots well for me too 5/8 inch at 100 yds that is good enough for my rifle .thanks to all,Pete53 LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman

Re: i just purchased a 17 Hornet pete53 #18713822 08/29/23
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VarmintGuy Campfire Ranger V Joined: May 2003 Posts: 23,048 Likes: 6 SW Montana	Pete53: Which bullet are you shooting in your 17 Hornet? TIA Keep up the good work. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy

Re: i just purchased a 17 Hornet pete53 #18714819 08/30/23
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,306 Northern USA P pete53 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP pete53 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,306 Northern USA	Hornady 20 gr. V-Max ,11.5 gr. CFE BLK , used Hornady case , Rem. sm. primer , Ruger 77 -S.S. - Laminate wood , might shoot even better if this rifle was heavier , but its a fun little rifle too shoot and will work well next year Prairie dog shooting ! this was another easy rifle to shoot decent groups with . this winter i probably will glass bed and float barrel. LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman

Re: i just purchased a 17 Hornet pete53 #18843658 10/15/23
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rflshtr Campfire Regular R Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,713 MN/ND	Glad it is working well for you!

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