|
Author
|
Topic: .17 splash issues
|
|
|
Lungbuster
Knows what it's all about
Member # 630
|
posted October 27, 2016 07:07 PM
I don't know why the stupid pic isn't showing....
Posts: 225 | From: Idaho | Registered: Mar 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
knockemdown
Our staff photo editing Guru, par excellence
Member # 3588
|
posted October 28, 2016 03:57 AM
Remove the underscore from the "[IMG]"
Or, copy/paste the "direct" link into the IMAGE tab, located below the text box...
Hows the throat on that rifle?
When was the last time you cleaned the barrel?
Possible there's a carbon ring, or other fouling in the tube that could be compromising the bullet's jacket?
Just spit ballin'. But that entrance doesn't look too huge? I've hit a coyote raking shoulder bone with my .17P, and had the same sized 'splash' as shown...
[ October 28, 2016, 04:00 AM: Message edited by: knockemdown ]
Posts: 2202 | From: behind fascist lines | Registered: Mar 2010
| IP: Logged
|
|
DAA
Utah/Promoted WESTERN REGIONAL Hunt Director
Member # 11
|
posted October 28, 2016 04:16 AM
Have you tried any of Chan Nagel's 30s yet?
Never messed with any of the Golds except the 30's but they have worked very well for me. Killed over 400 coyote with them now and sometimes get some big exits but never any splash. Running them closer to 4100 fps. Don't think they are available at the moment though, since Todd sold his dies.
But, the 30 gr. Nagels kill just as well for me.
- DAA
--------------------
"Oh yeah, they're gonna talk to you, and talk to you, and talk to you about individual freedom, but they see a free individual, it's gonna scare 'em." -- George Hanson, Easy Rider, 1969.
Rocky Mountain Varmint Hunter
Posts: 2676 | From: Salt Lake City, UT | Registered: Jan 2003
| IP: Logged
|
|
Leonard
HMFIC
Member # 2
|
posted October 28, 2016 06:19 AM
I'm no resource on 17's, but just a comment on Berger discontinuing stuff that works. WTF?
Carbon ring sounds like where you might begin.
Good hunting. El Bee
--------------------
EL BEE Knows It All and Done It All.
Don't piss me off!
Posts: 31462 | From: Upland, CA | Registered: Jan 2003
| IP: Logged
|
|
UTcaller
NEVADA NIGHT FIGHTER
Member # 8
|
posted October 28, 2016 08:07 AM
I shoot both the 27 and 30 grain golds and like Dave have had some bigger exits once in a while but never a splash. And I am running them between 4000-4100 fps. I have probably shot a couple hundred Coyotes with the two bullets I mentioned. I do wish Berger still made there 25 grain Match. Probably the best fur bullet I have used. I also have a few 26 grain Genco Bthp's too. They work well too, the few I have shot with them.
Posts: 1612 | From: Utah | Registered: Jan 2003
| IP: Logged
|
|
TRnCO
FUTURE HALL OF FAMER
Member # 690
|
posted October 28, 2016 04:44 PM
I'm getting low on the old discontinued Bergers, so just today I called to order some bullets from Chan and he's running low and only let me buy 200 of his 30 grain bullets. Said he's having a little bit of problem with jacket material. SO, if you're wanting some of his, better get your order in.
BUT like Chad and Dave, I've not had any problem with surface splash out of my .17/204, and I'm running closer to 3900 fps with it. I've used mostly the old Bergers, but did use some Golds before I found more of these Bergers.
--------------------
Is it hunting season yet? I hate summer!
Posts: 996 | From: Elizabeth, CO | Registered: Aug 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Lungbuster
Knows what it's all about
Member # 630
|
posted October 29, 2016 07:20 AM
Thanks for fixing the pic Knockem' I believe the barrel is clean but I will double check it.
I haven't tried any of the Nagels yet, but I suppose I should order some. I'm running out of options.
Posts: 225 | From: Idaho | Registered: Mar 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Lungbuster
Knows what it's all about
Member # 630
|
posted October 29, 2016 07:28 AM
On the plus side ( if there is one) I took the shotgun yesterday. First time I've used a shotgun in years.
I've never seen such a white coyote in the mountains. They're usually a lot darker. Shot him at 12 yards.
Anyways, thanks for the responses everyone. I like to have my rifles ready to go by now. It's getting a little late in the year to be doing load development..... Thanks.
[ October 30, 2016, 03:01 PM: Message edited by: Lungbuster ]
Posts: 225 | From: Idaho | Registered: Mar 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
TRnCO
FUTURE HALL OF FAMER
Member # 690
|
posted October 29, 2016 11:34 AM
at 12 yards I'll bet there wasn't even a twitch left after the hit. ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
--------------------
Is it hunting season yet? I hate summer!
Posts: 996 | From: Elizabeth, CO | Registered: Aug 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
|
UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!
Printer-friendly view of this topic
