Si-Bore Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 A mate of mine off here cleaner for hire has just bought a 17Rem also ! Its got me curious.... Whats the barrel life on one and what are they like on head shot rabbits under 120 yards and also what are they like on fox ? I really like the 17 Rem. It always interested me..... and after the .204 I was having a few cal swaps and found a lightweight .17 Rem. The factory ammo is very expensive (I think £1.50/shot!) so reloading is the way forward for it. Head shots at 120yds absolutely no problem at all. In fact you could head-shoot rabbits out to 225yds without any elevation adjustment at all - just allow for wind. The round is normally doing 4k f/s and only has a 4" drop at 300yds. Barrel life I can't comment on yet but not as scary as some of the earlier barrels seem to suggest. The barrel on my Rem (according to the previous owner) had approx 800 rounds through it when I bought it. I'd imagine that was more like 1k. I've now put 800 rounds through it in the last 6 months I've owned it for and its shooting at least as good as when I first tested it. All loads I tested through it were sub 1/2" at 100yds which is a good sign of a gun/load consistency. I've only shot 2 foxes so far with it 185yds and 100yds. Both instantly smashed over without a twitch. Hope that helps, Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-Bore Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Si, you are being too modest. Come on.... how did you get that good? At 150 meters I can see the effect of my heart rate in the scope. Mate with a rear bag/rest and a good bipod, if the scope is dialled in all you have to do is mount the gun in the usual way and squeeze the trigger smoothly. If I dialled in my scope you could make the shot too no problem. I make my fair share of misses if I get the wind wrong or if I move to another spot where the wind is also affecting elevation. Sometimes a sighting shot is useful to check elevation and windage requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishermanpaddy Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Outstanding shot fella.Better keeping your distance from wabbits too,have you seen the size of teeth on them? Go on, chop its head off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprags Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Mate with a rear bag/rest and a good bipod, if the scope is dialled in all you have to do is mount the gun in the usual way and squeeze the trigger smoothly. If I dialled in my scope you could make the shot too no problem. I make my fair share of misses if I get the wind wrong or if I move to another spot where the wind is also affecting elevation. Sometimes a sighting shot is useful to check elevation and windage requirements. Si-Bore You have obviously invested in the correct equipment, gained experience with the equipment and combined with the load development become an accomplished shot. Once the ballistic data in confirmed out in the field the test becomes reading the wind. You have obviously mastered that too, fair play to you . You have proven exactly what is achievable if you are willing to invest in the right gear, practice, practice and practice some more. This should prove to some on here what can be achieved with regards to long range shooting! Regards,Sprags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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