Archie-fox Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 hello chaps... ive been offered a nice 17fireball at a really good price a brand new remington...but having never used one im in 2 minds weather to take the plunge and buy it...so i have some questions 1,i assume it will be a home loading for this caliber? 2,barrel life, shouldnt be a problem as i never really fire many rounds but just curiarse? any other info on this caliber would be great, I would intend to get it fitted out with night vision and have it as a fox caliber...is it suitable for this purpose? Thanks in advance for any replies, Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Using 25 gr bullets then yes it is fine for foxes out to 200 yards plus. barrel life; http://www.accurateshooter.com/technical-articles/excel-formula-predicts-useful-barrel-life/ Remington quality can be a bit variable, you can get a good one but there are quite a few less than good that get out. There is a thread on saubier about exactly that today. As a dedicated fox rifle my first choice would be a 20 or a 22 of some sort especially if it was only centerfire below 6mm/243. For what you want a 223 sounds ideal, with NV you wont be pushing the range envelope. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 I shoot .17s almost exclusively before the snow flies because I don't need a 400 yd gun without the snow. The .17 Fireball should be a very effective performer at 200 maybe 250 and .17s are ideal for Fox. Graveyard dead right on the spot without tons of gore. Factory rounds are available for it and handloading would probably be the key to superior accuracy. Check out Saubier they are .17 specialists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Excellent small caliber site at Saubier but beware that going there is addictive. Small calibers will start to populate your cabinet !!, you will get poorer, much poorer, really good bunch of lads. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted September 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 been mulling it over and going to give it a miss.....i did have a 204 but sold that, and have realised i should have kept it... if funds allow i may get a tikka 204 near xmas time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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