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Offline spinafish

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« on: March 09, 2004, 09:57:28 AM »
Ain't it cute?!!! The 22 LR necked down to 17cal.  Check it out at www.hornady.com.  Reckon I really need one.. :grin:
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« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2004, 10:03:43 AM »
Which gun makes are making the guns for this round?
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« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2004, 10:35:05 AM »
can't Waite until they make it in a 10 inch contender barrel

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« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2004, 02:07:02 PM »
this looks like it would be great for squirrels

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« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2004, 02:52:19 PM »
Midsouth Shooting Supply list both ammo and 14"Contender barrels.  Claims ammo is to be shipped in August and barrels are listed as on order.  www.midsouthshooterssupply.com  I believe it would be great for squirrels and those noisy crows!
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« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2004, 04:18:57 PM »
I am having trouble seeing the justification (other than a reason for a new barrel) since I already own a 17HMR.  Only difference I see is that the velocity is a little lower.  Seems my 17 HMR will do everthing it will do plus some.  They say the price will be lower (I heard $5.50 a box) but I have seen some 17 HMR advertised lately for $7.50, I do not shoot enough of them in a Contender to make a difference.

Now that new XTP load for the 17 HMR has my attention.  That round can benefit from a less explosive bullet for some applications.  Glad this post was here, I had not heard about the XTP version till I followed the link.

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« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2004, 04:30:59 PM »
supposed to have a heavier bullet too.  May (should) give better penetration.  Heavier bullet moving  a little slower and all that.......

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