matth12321 Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 I have had a 17hmr for a while now and i understand that it is pointless trying to reload rim fire ammo, but is it possible to hand load HMR ammunition from scratch? If so is it worth it, where would you get the parts from and could you use the same heads as those on .17 mach 2 or .17 Remington fire ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 I have had a 17hmr for a while now and i understand that it is pointless trying to reload rim fire ammo, but is it possible to hand load HMR ammunition from scratch? If so is it worth it, where would you get the parts from and could you use the same heads as those on .17 mach 2 or .17 Remington fire ball. Why would you want to? Seriously, not taking the ****, but surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireshot Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 I was told that you couldnt and why would you not as cheap as 22 but better that shotys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 You cannot reload rimfire ammunition because there is no way you can re-prime the cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 I read somewhere, in the uS that you can, but for 20p each...is it worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 You would have to buy the primer liquid, and spin it into the bottom of the cases. When they load them, the spin the cases and drop the liquid inn the spinning gets all of the primer to the edges of the case. Also, you would have to get a license to hold the primer propellent. It is possible to load from new, because they do it in the factories, is it worth it, in all seriousness, give up on the idea and buy them from your RFD, it will be cheaper in the long (and short) run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albob Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 i would like to see the die,that takes the rimfire strike out. al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 (edited) Very little is impossible, but I would see this as a serious challenge rather than a viable proposition! Edited May 9, 2010 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 The striker dent could be removed using oil inside the case and a punch inside, a bit like removing primers in some centre fire brass. But hardly worth the bother on that calibre, mabe on some obsolete ones though. Then a thorough degreasing drying and repriming. Providing that you can find suitable priming and powder combination. You are better off trying other rounds and finding the ones that suit rifle/conditions. Leave the research and developement to those who can afford it. Paladin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 I have had a 17hmr for a while now and i understand that it is pointless trying to reload rim fire ammo, but is it possible to hand load HMR ammunition from scratch? If so is it worth it, where would you get the parts from and could you use the same heads as those on .17 mach 2 or .17 Remington fire ball. HMR is rimfire ammo, so it's equally as impossible as any other rimfire ammo. The only .17 rounds you can homeload are the Mach IV and the fireball, which are centrefire rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albob Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 (edited) The striker dent could be removed using oil inside the case and a punch inside, a bit like removing primers in some centre fire brass. Paladin do you mean as in hydraulic principle? interesting idea but,quite a lot of pressure would be needed i presume to remove the dent.so as you say,we are getting into the impractical area. i think if it was practical,someone would have taken the idea up by now. al Edited May 9, 2010 by albob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave 101 Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 I dont know about HMR but in the US you buy new ready primed .22 lr cases for loading yourself , so it maybe they can also get HMR the same way . Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the running man Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 You will never get a licence for the liquid primer,its a volatile mix of nitrate chemical and fine crushed glass,it has to be made on site mixed a split second before placement in case. Its more dangerous than nitro glicerine, u imagine a solid lump of spray primer? It would be a instant grenade without need for a pin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 You will never get a licence for the liquid primer,its a volatile mix of nitrate chemical and fine crushed glass,it has to be made on site mixed a split second before placement in case. Its more dangerous than nitro glicerine, u imagine a solid lump of spray primer? It would be a instant grenade without need for a pin! so where can i get some of that then? :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 You can make something that would be a good substitute, but I'm not telling you how! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Can't be done. Get a variation in for something with a primer if you wan't to play with reloading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 On a more serious note if you want to reload something similar just get a .22 Hornet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 You can make something that would be a good substitute, but I'm not telling you how! Had a feeling you would know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldous Huxley Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 On CCI's website I saw a advert for reloading consumables for .22lr rounds. Seemed one crack shot rolled his own. It seems unnecessary to me, given the fact that you can get batches of ammo in the tens of thousands which goes the sameish speed and the complication of loading rimfire rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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