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From POV of LR hunters, why the .17 Remington?
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<blockquote data-quote="sable tireur" data-source="post: 1506085" data-attributes="member: 27307"><p>While not nearly as popular as the .223 Rem., the .17 Remington Fireball is still a viable cartridge even without factory support. </p><p></p><p>Originally it was the .17 Mach IV from P.O. Ackley which is made from .221 Fireball brass. There is not a tiny hair's difference between the two cartridges (.17 Rem Fireball and the Mach IV). There is a steady supply of .221 Fireball brass so your supply of .17 Rem. Fireball is assured. Yes, you'll have to actually make some brass but the life of these cases is extremely long due to low pressure and low heat. I made 500 pieces 24 years ago and I'm still working on that first batch now. I still have 500 pieces of .221 Fireball brass just in case...<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p>As to long range, we have to be sure to understand that not all cartridges are created equal. Tiny but grandly efficient cartridges like the .17 Rem. Fireball will out perform it's sized out to about 300 yards or slightly more given appropriate conditions. But if the range of a prairie dog field exceeds that, be sure to bring at least one more rifle. We start with hand guns in the early days of the season when they aren't shy, then gradually add in rifles starting with the .17's and moving up to bigger stuff later as the PDs move back and away.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sable tireur, post: 1506085, member: 27307"] While not nearly as popular as the .223 Rem., the .17 Remington Fireball is still a viable cartridge even without factory support. Originally it was the .17 Mach IV from P.O. Ackley which is made from .221 Fireball brass. There is not a tiny hair's difference between the two cartridges (.17 Rem Fireball and the Mach IV). There is a steady supply of .221 Fireball brass so your supply of .17 Rem. Fireball is assured. Yes, you'll have to actually make some brass but the life of these cases is extremely long due to low pressure and low heat. I made 500 pieces 24 years ago and I'm still working on that first batch now. I still have 500 pieces of .221 Fireball brass just in case...:rolleyes::D As to long range, we have to be sure to understand that not all cartridges are created equal. Tiny but grandly efficient cartridges like the .17 Rem. Fireball will out perform it's sized out to about 300 yards or slightly more given appropriate conditions. But if the range of a prairie dog field exceeds that, be sure to bring at least one more rifle. We start with hand guns in the early days of the season when they aren't shy, then gradually add in rifles starting with the .17's and moving up to bigger stuff later as the PDs move back and away. [/QUOTE]
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