Si-Bore Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hi guys I haven't been out much with the camera and rifle due to the numerous pigeon decoying sessions I have had over the last couple of months with my new Benelli M2 (which I am in love with) so I thought I would compile a 17 Remington specific compilation of the clips that I have accumulated over this year. I will be putting up some new videos in the next few weeks so feel free to subscribe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisa Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Great shooting, the 17 rem is something that interests me. Nasty looking round on impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyrapid177mk2 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Great bit of shooting si...atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Bu Le Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Excellent compilation Si and your pigeons come almost plucked, from the last location I see you are shooting not far from me; 5 minute drive. ATB Bri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 excellent vid enjoyed watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 90 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Excellent shooting !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad1 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Well done m8 a very effective round !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-Bore Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Thanks for the positive feedback guys. It is my go-to rifle due to its lower ricochet potential and efficient yet effective cartridge. 23.2g N135 powder (bought in bulk 1kg tubs) and cheap bullets mean its costing 35p per shot. Not much more than HMR if I don't shoot hundreds. Plus it can stretch out to 500 yards if I need it to, fox legal with a huge MPBR. Gotta love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Being a lowland woodland stalker some of those distances are scary, MAXIMUM distance for me is 150 yards, more often under 100! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrelsniffer Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Good compilation mate don't think i would ever change my 17rem for anything else....but another 17rem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tod Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Excellent shooting fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffryn Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Superb shooting ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisa Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Thanks for the positive feedback guys. It is my go-to rifle due to its lower ricochet potential and efficient yet effective cartridge. 23.2g N135 powder (bought in bulk 1kg tubs) and cheap bullets mean its costing 35p per shot. Not much more than HMR if I don't shoot hundreds. Plus it can stretch out to 500 yards if I need it to, fox legal with a huge MPBR. Gotta love it! Out of interest what do you zero at and what drop are you talking out to 500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-Bore Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Out of interest what do you zero at and what drop are you talking out to 500? I zero at 180 yards. Drop is as follows: 5" @ 300yds, 15" @ 400 and 34" for 500. That's based on 59'C and average humidity. I should add that it sounds like a lot of drop at those ranges but using a good LRF and a ballistic calculator it's simply a case of ranging, checking wind and adding the data to the calculator which then gives you the scope adjustments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 great video mate, enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon6ppc Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 very good shooting pal, you seem to know your stuff, i to ave spent years letting loose at long range, its not as easy as it looks. the wind i can never 100 percent get right, but when you do its very rewarding.well done..and a good video.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 That is very interesting shooting. I've got a vacant slot on my cert for a 17rem. It certainly nails all of the clap trap about the 17 rem not being up to much, they are some serious distances. Do you use it at night or do you restrict it's use to daylight to get the range windage with the lrf? I use a 223 mainly at night for vermin control. Have you ever used the berger tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-Bore Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 That is very interesting shooting. I've got a vacant slot on my cert for a 17rem. It certainly nails all of the clap trap about the 17 rem not being up to much, they are some serious distances. Do you use it at night or do you restrict it's use to daylight to get the range windage with the lrf? I use a 223 mainly at night for vermin control. Have you ever used the berger tips? All my fox control is done with this rifle along with any twitchy rabbits that need to be shot at longer range under the lamp. I used the Berger HP in my first 17 Rem barrel which was fitted to this action when I bought it. They don't have the ballistics of the 25g Vmax though. The Bergers are generally very accurate. Out to 300 yards there won't be much between them but every BC advantage you can get helps with predictability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) All my fox control is done with this rifle along with any twitchy rabbits that need to be shot at longer range under the lamp. I used the Berger HP in my first 17 Rem barrel which was fitted to this action when I bought it. They don't have the ballistics of the 25g Vmax though. The Bergers are generally very accurate. Out to 300 yards there won't be much between them but every BC advantage you can get helps with predictability. What scope and mag do you use? I find that sometimes a target can be seen but that there are a lot of variables involved such as moisture content in the air and the background colour of the soil ect that make positive target identification difficult How do you reliably see a target at that kind of range under lamp? I use different power/size lamps with different colour filters dependent on what ground we are going on and what the air is like on the night. Sometimes it can be very misty down near the marsh and lower fields. Generally I use a 1.5 million-candle power about ten-inch dia to find the target and turn off immediately. The target at this point is generally a long way away and we haven’t spooked it by this. Could be a car headlight. We then drive or walk closer and either use a small white light or night vision. How about you? Edited October 20, 2012 by fortune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-Bore Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) What scope and mag do you use? I find that sometimes a target can be seen but that there are a lot of variables involved such as moisture content in the air and the background colour of the soil ect that make positive target identification difficult How do you reliably see a target at that kind of range under lamp? I use different power/size lamps with different colour filters dependent on what ground we are going on and what the air is like on the night. Sometimes it can be very misty down near the marsh and lower fields. Generally I use a 1.5 million-candle power about ten-inch dia to find the target and turn off immediately. The target at this point is generally a long way away and we haven’t spooked it by this. Could be a car headlight. We then drive or walk closer and either use a small white light or night vision. How about you? I use either a gen 1 plus NV unit to 150 yards or lamp lightforce 140, 170 or 240 depending on the requirements. Foxes shot sub 275 yards at night along with rabbits. I light up the quarry's eyes, confirm quarry through the scope if long range then get to the desired range sub 250yds and get ready for the shot. ATB Si Edited October 21, 2012 by Si-Bore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisa Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 I zero at 180 yards. Drop is as follows: 5" @ 300yds, 15" @ 400 and 34" for 500. That's based on 59'C and average humidity. I should add that it sounds like a lot of drop at those ranges but using a good LRF and a ballistic calculator it's simply a case of ranging, checking wind and adding the data to the calculator which then gives you the scope adjustments. Thanks, thats still pretty flat. What sort of windage were you having to allow for the likes of the 488 yarder in the video. Just curious. I love playing long range with the .22 lr and had my heart set on a 22-250 but this sounds like what I am after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-Bore Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Thanks, thats still pretty flat. What sort of windage were you having to allow for the likes of the 488 yarder in the video. Just curious. I love playing long range with the .22 lr and had my heart set on a 22-250 but this sounds like what I am after. The 488 yard shot was a tricky one. The wind was stronger than I thought and from 7pm. I think it was around 4 MOA. The shots at 250yds on the rabbits were in very strong winds and required more as it was full value (90' to the shot). They required around 5 MOA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Brilliant shooting. Do you have any footage of long range fox shooting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Nuts Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Si, big fan of all your videos! Ignore the negative individuals and keep up the good work mate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-Bore Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Brilliant shooting. Do you have any footage of long range fox shooting? Thanks. I don't have any fox shooting on video mate. All done sub 300 yards under the lamp. I tend to take the opportunities as soon as they arise and don't risk losing them through trying to video them. ATB Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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