M1A1ABRAMS
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Sams response about acquiring more 17 WSM,
No way to say, the supply is super limited on that caliber.
Is the .17WSM dead?
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No way to say, the supply is super limited on that caliber.
They were still instock when you posted it. I have a few cases yet so I didn't buy anymore, hopefully we dont have to wait 3 years again for the next round to be made.
highfinblue
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It's like most anything else nowadays, just keep looking and looking, and eventually you'll find some. I've bought around 1500 rounds over the last year by just picking them up when I see them. I actually bought 500 on GB for $200 on a penny start auction a while back. I also just bought 1000 Federal 215M primers which I have been looking for, for three years from Midway. I mainly shoot my 22lr, my CM, and my 22-250 because I have plenty of components for them, and I use the rare ones sparingly. A man has to do what a man has to do nowadays.
I have had both of those 77/17 on order for over 3 years now and reached out to ruger multiple times for production dates. I got tired of waiting and I'm building a rim x. When you looked the prices on gunbroker for a 77/17, a rim x was right around the same.
Epeeandirk
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I finally broke down and bought a Savage B Mag thumbhole stock SS, because I found the WSM an interesting cartridge. I bought the ammo before I had the rifle. If I like the cartridge I may have a custom rifle made, we shall see. Tried to find a Ruger, but those seem to be unobtanium, just like their No. 1 in 257 Weatherby. Oh well.
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try a search on AmmoSeek - i think there are a FEW available in the 20gr Polymer tipped...
That's about what I figured for yardage for the 17SWM.
Looks like I should have purchased more at that time. O'well. Like everything else, Hurry up and waite.
I've got a few cases in stash. This thread has got me to thinking about getting a reamer and maybe cutting a barrel for my RimX and order a bolt head for it.
Don't bother getting a bolt head, just buy another action, lol. I had the same plan even though i knew better. Now i have 2 rim x guns, 22lr and 17wsm and a spare 22lr bolt head and barrel laying here.
After thinking about it, you're right. After you add it up might as well buy a 2nd so you can use both without the hassle of swapping heads.
M1A1ABRAMS
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Can you tell me which barrel options you chose & how well does it perform ? Or do you think you should have chosen a different style barrels for your RimX ? I have been looking at Bison Tactical.
I have 2 proof 22lr barrels, one 20 inch carbon that came on the gun and a spare steel. Carbon barrel shoots good enough that i never installed the steel barrel to test it. The 17wsm is a 20 inch preferred barrel, still haven't shot it yet. I can hopefully get you a report this week. The rim x action is awesome setup, a little heavy but well built. I actually have another 17wsm barrel on order from preferred to try and reduce the weight some to make it a hunting gun, hoping it will be here soon.
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M1A1ABRAMS
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I wish I had been smart enough to have gone with the RimX as to buying at least a dozen of other manufacturers over the years. I never heard of RimX till I got on this forum
Just learning about them from you this morning. Thanks. I generally don't use custom actions, but I might now.
