Recent content by 17brmag

is any one shooting the 37 grain bullets. I have a 1-7 twist and can not get them to shoot less than 1-1/2 inch at best. I have heard of people getting 3800fps with the 37s in the 17 remington find that hard to believe. I find it hard to get more than 3400 -3500fps in the 17-204 with a 26 inch...

I have found that velocity will very a lot from barrel to barrel. I have a 25-06 with a 20 inch barrel and it gives me more velocity than some of the 24s I have had.

I have never used one yet but plan to in a 17 cal wildcat if McGowen wiil do it. in response to your question. I have found you will get a lot of opions good and bad. the best way is to try one. I have used several different barrels by well known gun barrel makers. not always happy. but could...