22 December 2024, 07:02
riflegunbuilder17/222
Any of you shoot and load for 17/222? Got one coming.
22 December 2024, 10:02
Kevin GulletteAt last count....I had three of them.....all on Sako L461 actions.
This one was built on the factory single-shot L461. It has a Pac-Nor 26" 3-groove 9" twist barrel....Canjar single-set trigger....Leupold 6.5-20XAO Target scope.
It shoots 25-27gr. Kindlers at about 3900fps.
Kevin
23 December 2024, 02:24
theback40I have the dies if one comes along! I always buy dies at gunshows if I dont have the set.... just in case!
01 January 2025, 22:00
matt salmBuilt the modern version in 17-223 Wildcat several times. Was easier for the brass side of things. Used a 20 tactical FL sizer, followed by the 17-223 sizer.
05 February 2025, 00:33
riflegunbuilderShot it today with a fire forming load. 10 shots into about a dime size group. I was pretty impressed.
23 February 2025, 23:19
Jayhawker2022I had one about 30 years ago. Built by a BR guy on an XP 100 action. It would
Hold tiny groups all day long and was hell on prairie dogs as long as the wind was t bad.
I might just need to look into getting one. I’ve been playing with a 17 Mach4 and it’s a blast as well.
24 February 2025, 02:00
theback40I think I have extra dies if it doesnt come with some.
26 February 2025, 06:18
riflegunbuilderThanks. I have two sets of dies. Really enjoying playing with 17 calibers.
27 March 2025, 22:28
AtkinsonRequires special cleaning rods and what not and never saw any advantage at all over the 222 Rem, especially in windy Idaho's snake river canyon