Hotshot wrote:Waldo,
Your idea is wonderfull, but I have to live within a budget that will only allow one for now. I just need input to help make the best choice. I did buy a 17HMR last summer and I really love it in low wind 150 yards or less gopher shooting. My 204's do most of the other work out to 500 plus. 22-250, 220 Swift and 6mm-06 hardly see day light since I discovered the 204. I think my 223 barrel is probably rusted shut, since I never use it. I will re-barrel that rifle for one of the fireball family in preparation for spring shooting. The rifle is a Remington, if it was a Savage I could just buy a couple barrels and put them on myself. I'm leaning toward the 17 Fireball, but the experiences of the forum members will influence the decision.
Cos i have a 204, I opted for 17mach fireball insted of 20Vt, should pick up the barreled action next week to take to the stock maker to get that bit underway. Cant wait!
Grafs list the 17fb brass for sale, hope its in stock, I made 300 from 221 FB but am about to apply for an import permit to see if the factory stuff does better!
) and I had to fireform them as if forming a wildcat I just thought that was part of the process, but no, I set the FL die too tight.
I have learned a good bit from ya'll ! Thanks for the input! I think I'll wait a while to see if Savage picks up the 17fb. I had my share of guns. . . but savage rifles are my favorite so far.