Author Topic: Any 17 Rem. Pet Loads Out There ? (Read 570 times)

twhrider2 · « **on:** January 16, 2005, 01:31:56 PM »

Am working on loads for a 21" Fox Ridge barrel in 17 Rem. Started with 25 gr. Hornadys & Varget, min. to max loads and nothing great so far. Anyone have any favorite recipes?

MINNESOTA DICK · « **Reply #1 on:** January 17, 2005, 08:56:09 AM »

I have a Contender with a 22" bull in a 17 rem. I am having good luck with 20 gr V-max and 25.5 gr of H380 (vel 3780 out of my gun). I use this load for shooting P-dogs.

As I said works good in my gun, try it at your own risk in your gun if you would like.

A friend of mine is using Varget and 20 gr V-max in his and is getting good results, and he is pushing them faster then I am.

eskimo36 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 19, 2005, 05:54:55 AM »

I have always shot 25 gr bullets and 24 gr 4320. This combo has accounted for over 100 coyote and 10 bocats with no exit wounds.

MickinColo · « **Reply #3 on:** January 19, 2005, 03:15:27 PM »

I cant believe that anyone would ask for a reloading receipt on the Internet. BUY a Reloading Book! At least one RELOADING BOOK!

twhrider2 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2005, 03:01:05 PM »

Hi Guys,

MINNESOTA DICK & ESKIMO 36-I very much appreciate YOUR input. I'm sure you understand that at the cost of $20 per pound of powder and $15 to $30 for bullets your suggestions could save lots of time and money. I do have MAAANNY reloading manuals. I do however; value the information shared on this website as it comes from those with experience. After all.....isn't that the beauty of this forum. I apologize if my question seemed inappropriate and offended anyone.

Thanks again for your response.

Ken

Graycg · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2005, 06:35:18 PM »

You can't go wrong with 4320 and any 20 or 25 grain bullets!

twhrider2 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 24, 2005, 02:34:33 PM »

Thanks Guys

Picked up some 4320 today & loaded a few rounds tonight, hope to try these in the next couple of days.
Will post how these turn out.
Ken

twhrider2 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2005, 02:58:17 PM »

Well, the 4320 is a winner. After a fouling shot the rest of the groups turned out 1/2" at 100yds. Sweet!! Thanks guys.
Ken