steve_b_wales Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Has anyone used the above caliber? When my FAC is due for renewal next May, I am going to add a few calibers to replace ones that I have sold. I own a .22 Hornet, but like the reviews on the Fireball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 It is a glorified wildcat. I have only ever had limited use of one on a range, and it never tempted me to buy one. Every calibre has a use, but I somehow consider this ones use as relatively limited, taking into account everything else available in the market place. I'm sure it will be great fun for the first 5 minutes, but I can't help thinking the novelty may quickly dissipate. Good luck, I would love to hear your opinions of it in the fullness of time should you ever go this route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 It is a glorified wildcat. I have only ever had limited use of one on a range, and it never tempted me to buy one. Every calibre has a use, but I somehow consider this ones use as relatively limited, taking into account everything else available in the market place. I'm sure it will be great fun for the first 5 minutes, but I can't help thinking the novelty may quickly dissipate. Good luck, I would love to hear your opinions of it in the fullness of time should you ever go this route. Just musing with thoughts of 'unusual' calibers at the moment. I'm going to put in for something bigger than my .308, but wanted something in between my .22 Hornet and .243. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 As with all of the 17's, the first question is what are you using it for. If you don't already know the answer, then it isn't the gun for you. The fireball is a fun little gun, but it is in a limited niche. It isn't quite big enough to be a dedicated fox gun, but is verging on too much oomph for small vermin. If you want a tiny bolt 17, then this is the one. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem223 Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 I did consider changing from 17 Rem to 17 Fireball and even went as far as getting a chambering reamer, but with Remington seemingly dropping the Fireball it looks like brass will be tricky to find. Theoretically you can form it from 221 Fireball, but it seems like a lot of grief for not much return. The 17 Hornet might be a better option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 And that assumes you can find 221 brass. For a while it was non existent. Not sure the status now. You could always form from 222/223 but still. Thanks Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 .20 tac? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 As with all of the 17's, the first question is what are you using it for. If you don't already know the answer, then it isn't the gun for you. The fireball is a fun little gun, but it is in a limited niche. It isn't quite big enough to be a dedicated fox gun, but is verging on too much oomph for small vermin. If you want a tiny bolt 17, then this is the one. Rick It would be used for long range vermin -Crows, Magpies etc. I could go for the .17 Hornet, but would like something a bit different. The .17 Remington is another one I am considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Then in that case it just comes down to range. For me, the hornet is great if you're looking at 200 yards and want a light duty walking gun or short truck gun. For me, most of my fields give opportunities under 200 yards most of the time. I'm not laying up for hours scanning a hillside, rather I'm either walking the fields or driving around. In that case the hornet is perfect. The fireball would work well too in those cases for a little more oomph and bang. The 17 rem a little more yet. If your plan is more laying up and scanning for a bit longer ranges, then I'd suggest the 17 rem and bumping up to 30's. The bigger bullets make a big difference when it comes to BC (the BC on the 20's is awful, but under 200 yards you don't care really) and will be a bit more predictable. Then again, if I were looking for a small gun to lay up with I'd probably be looking at the 204 in the first place. thanks rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Thanks Rick. I will decide what to get,nearer to my FAC renewal date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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