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Posted by Z (Member # 303) on September 19, 2004, 03:21 PM:
 
Can anyone tell me about this cartridge? What case is used and how does it compare to the 17 remington? Where does one get one?

Thanks in advance for your help.
 
Posted by Jack Roberts (Member # 13) on September 19, 2004, 05:53 PM:
 
It is a necked down 221 Fireball. It is a nice round, not as fast as the 17 Rem but barrels last many times longer. With the heavier bullets it makes a nice PD and ground squirrel round. You can shoot it almost continuously without worrying about barrel heat.

Jack
 
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on September 19, 2004, 06:19 PM:
 
Gets my vote, as well. I have always considered the Remington cartridge as borderline "overbore".

Good hunting. LB
 
Posted by DAA (Member # 11) on September 19, 2004, 08:08 PM:
 
One of my favorites. In my 24" 10 twist Lilja, I'm running 25's at about 3900, and 20's at 4200. About 100 - 200 fps behind the .17 Rem., depending on the particulars of the individual specimens being compared.

- DAA
 




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