SmallCaliberCentral

Interesting.....wanted to try H322 but got such great results with H4198 and benchmark that I did not see a need. Looks like that SPS may be an xmas reality after all so now I am excited. Has any of you guys tried the UMC 25 grain hollowpoint load? My sister grabbed me a box when they were down in t...

Thanks for the info guys!!! My use for the 20 grain bullets has really gone away, the little round really shines with 25 grain bullets and this will be all I use whether it be Vmax or hollowpoints. Hope to pick up the gun intime for xmas but not sure if that will happen.

Has anyone out there got some chronograph data for the fireball out of a 24" barrel? I know the factory stuff was hitting 4000fps out of a 26" barrel but I believe at some point the bullet is slowing down in that long tube. Owned an SPS varmint in fireball and it was wonderful but too many...

WHat sort of charges of benchmark are you using jo?

They reason for my question is that my savage 12FV is giving me fits!!!! I can NOT get this thing to shoot!!! Have used the best powder and bullet combos and nothing works!!!! Not sure of the round count but it has to be over 100 for sure and this thing is not settling down at all. Obtained some wip...

What is a good powder choice for use with this bullet? Have some H4198 laying around which I have heard will work rather well, any other suggestions?

Looking for some feedback on either of these guns as my idea of a kimber pro varmint have now been banished. The remy is the weight and overall length I desire but the tikka is only slightly heavier but I can live with that too. Need another 204 and these are my last 2 options to explore. Any meenin...

I would find it hard to believe that a barrel on a 17 fireball only lasts for 1500 rounds. The 17 remington.....YES.....the fireball comparatively uses a tiny powder charge. Mine shoots the best with loads that are 1/3 - 1/2 a grain off max anyway so I am expecting long barrel life.

I have owned and used (still do) both remy's and savages and I will say this, my SPS varmint IS a shooter, simple as that. The model 12 FV on the other hand is a coppered up useless rifle at the moment. I am waiting on some wipe out then I am sure it will deliver the goods but in the short term I ha...

Has anyone out there got one of these? Now that I work for cabelas canada I am eye balling a new toy and about all I like is this kimber. Pick it up every day and just see one slick little riffle. It will be in 204 of coarse. How are the triggers on these guns? Is the barrel floated? And last but ce...

Interesting choices my friend.

You're a funny guy..........no benchmark for you!!!!!

As far as the "clean 17" goes, it was not clean at all!!! Had no idea a hummer could get copper!?! So far, the only "Clean" gun I have is the marlin 22 mag and another savage FVSS in 22-250. I know this because it is still sitting in the factory box......LOL!!! Ya, I was very ple...

Talked to terry paul of wipe out fame today and placed an order for the foam, the liquid and the accelerator. Wonderful man full of helpful hints. Should have the stuff in a week or so, can hardly wait. He told me in my case that I should use the foam and let it sit over night and re-apply untill th...