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Comprehensive list of all rifle calibers.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:17 pm
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:17 pm
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Posted on 1/13/14 at 9:03 pm to bulldog95
2 bore
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Among other weapons, I had an extraordinary rifle that carried a half-pound percussion shell; this instrument of torture to the hunter was not sufficiently heavy for the weight of the projectile: it only weighted twenty pounds, thus with a charge of ten drachms [270 grains] of powder and a HALF-POUND shell, the recoil was so terrific, that I spun around like a weathercock in a hurricane.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 9:10 pm to bbvdd
I'm addicted to the 17's , and love shooting crows, coyotes, and predators
I own rifles chambered in 17Ackley Improved, 17 HeBee, 17 MkIV, and my own cartridge design : 17 Little Nasty
I own rifles chambered in 17Ackley Improved, 17 HeBee, 17 MkIV, and my own cartridge design : 17 Little Nasty
Posted on 1/13/14 at 10:02 pm to Got Blaze
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17 Little Nasty
Would like to know more.
How does one create his own cartridge?
Posted on 1/13/14 at 10:41 pm to SportTiger1
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Would like to know more. How does one create his own cartridge?
I shot benchrest matches for several years as the 6PPC is arguably the most accurate cartridge from 100-300 yds. Lapua 220 Russian brass, Vihtavuori N133 powder, and Berger 68 gr bullets were my "go to" products for 1 hole groups.
Since I had a fascination with small calibers and precision accuracy, I used the same combination but on a smaller scale. I took the Lapua 220 R parent case and reduced the overall length -.180" and necked down to .17 caliber.
I still use N133 powder (21.5 grs) and Berger 25 gr match bullets which yield @ 4050 fps.
here are several groups ....I have 3 different rifles chambered in 17 LN
I know of 12-15 other shooting buddies who also have rifles chambered,in this same cartridge
15 lb. groundhog shot at 375 yds .... note the small cartridge. The GH barely fit in a 5 gallon bucket
Posted on 1/13/14 at 10:50 pm to Got Blaze
Pure awesome blaze
Posted on 1/14/14 at 5:51 am to Got Blaze
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6mmPPC
Do you reload these or is there somewhere you can buy these rounds commercially? My grandfather gave me his Sako and I never got into reloading so have no more rounds for it.
Posted on 1/14/14 at 6:52 am to Got Blaze
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Got Blaze
Holy crap dude! Well done!
Do you shoot at Palo Alto? My uncle is one of the chaps that runs that place.
Posted on 1/14/14 at 6:56 am to Got Blaze
Posted on 1/14/14 at 7:13 am to Mung
Mung
I reload for all my rifles and have dies for the 6PPC. By any chance did you save the fired brass ? If so, how many pcs. of brass do you have ?
I'd gladly help you out and reload some rounds if interested.
Custom Cartridge Company sells factory loaded ammo - 20 rds. $60.00 (www.customcartridge.com). Norma makes 6PPC factory ammo but it is pretty hard to find. I'm pretty sure your Sako rifle has a 1:14" twist as you'll be limited to bullets weighing 70grs. or less.
Midsouth sells Norma unfired 6PPC brass for $25 / 20 pieces , they are sold out right now . The 220 Russian is the parent case for the 22 and 6 PPC cartridge , and Lapua brass is often available and priced around $90 / 100 pieces.
FYI - the 220R neck is expanded to 6mm, custom loaded, then fire-formed to result in the PPC case
bullets are priced around $25-30/100 , and powder is priced around $30 per pound. 7000 grs per pound as you could get approximately 241 reloads from a pound of powder (28-29 grs for the 6PPC)
I reload for all my rifles and have dies for the 6PPC. By any chance did you save the fired brass ? If so, how many pcs. of brass do you have ?
I'd gladly help you out and reload some rounds if interested.
Custom Cartridge Company sells factory loaded ammo - 20 rds. $60.00 (www.customcartridge.com). Norma makes 6PPC factory ammo but it is pretty hard to find. I'm pretty sure your Sako rifle has a 1:14" twist as you'll be limited to bullets weighing 70grs. or less.
Midsouth sells Norma unfired 6PPC brass for $25 / 20 pieces , they are sold out right now . The 220 Russian is the parent case for the 22 and 6 PPC cartridge , and Lapua brass is often available and priced around $90 / 100 pieces.
FYI - the 220R neck is expanded to 6mm, custom loaded, then fire-formed to result in the PPC case
bullets are priced around $25-30/100 , and powder is priced around $30 per pound. 7000 grs per pound as you could get approximately 241 reloads from a pound of powder (28-29 grs for the 6PPC)
Posted on 1/14/14 at 7:34 am to Got Blaze
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and powder is priced around $30 per pound. 7000 grs per pound as you could get approximately 241 reloads from a pound of powder (28-29 grs for the 6PPC)
Can you only load this rounds with Vihtavuori? I would imagine these factors could change if your ran a Hogdgon or Winchester powder, granted I know the Vihtavuori is the best.
Posted on 1/14/14 at 7:43 am to bapple
bapple
N133 can also be used with the 204, 222, 223 , 22-250
I'm familiar with Palo Alto but never shot there , several of my friends shoot 600 yd F class
N133 can also be used with the 204, 222, 223 , 22-250
I'm familiar with Palo Alto but never shot there , several of my friends shoot 600 yd F class
Posted on 1/14/14 at 8:00 am to Got Blaze
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Got Blaze
Awesome - I never knew there were so many variations of the 17.
Posted on 1/14/14 at 8:12 am to Got Blaze
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N133 can also be used with the 204, 222, 223 , 22-250
I guess I should've specified.
What I'm saying is, that charge weight is specific to that round you handloaded. So if you used a different powder and used a different charge weight, you could get more than 241 reloads from 1 pound. That's all I'm saying.
Posted on 1/14/14 at 8:23 am to bapple
Bap, how does it feel? I remember when I met my soul mate...
Posted on 1/14/14 at 8:31 am to Clyde Tipton
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Bap, how does it feel? I remember when I met my soul mate...
Pretty sweet. Can't deny it...
Posted on 1/14/14 at 8:35 am to bapple
Posted on 1/14/14 at 9:38 am to Got Blaze
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did you save the fired brass ? If so, how many pcs. of brass do you have ?
Yeah, i have this plus some unfired brass. Have to go look in my storage unit. I may even have kept the dies for the 6mmPPC and my .257 RobtsImp. Gave away most of the reloading equipment years ago.
Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:09 am to Mung
What do you bring when you draw a rifle hunt?
Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:35 am to Got Blaze
Blaze, I was looking at getting a 22-250 for plinking and shooting hogs, crows, etc. What's your take on the 22-250 as a plinking rifle. I don't reload and wanted a caliber that ammo was relatively easy to find. I have a Marlin .17 model 917 and kill hogs and such with it. Just wanted something with a little more pep behind it.
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