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17 hmr ammo

  • 07-02-2012 09:03PM
    #1
    gearoidol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 517 ✭✭✭


    im collecting my new cz 455 thumbhole .17 next week.heard alot about hornady 17gr vmax but the rfd is out of it and says he wont have it for a couple of weeks at least.Im trying to avoid having to rezero again for diff ammo.

    Does anyone know where there is hornady 17gr instock in cork or the rfd has federal stuff any idea what thats like ?
    He does have hornady 20gr whats this like and whats the big difference ?

    ps its for vermin control rabbits/fox


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  • #2
    tommyboy26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,127 ✭✭✭tommyboy26


    gearoidol wrote: »
    im collecting my new cz 455 thumbhole .17 next week.heard alot about hornady 17gr vmax but the rfd is out of it and says he wont have it for a couple of weeks at least.Im trying to avoid having to rezero again for diff ammo.

    Does anyone know where there is hornady 17gr instock in cork or the rfd has federal stuff any idea what thats like ?
    He does have hornady 20gr whats this like and whats the big difference ?

    ps its for vermin control rabbits/fox

    Either one is fine for vermin control but i always found the horndy stuff alot better suited my marlin


  • #3
    rabbit assassin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 392 ✭✭rabbit assassin


    gearoidol wrote: »
    im collecting my new cz 455 thumbhole .17 next week.heard alot about hornady 17gr vmax but the rfd is out of it and says he wont have it for a couple of weeks at least.Im trying to avoid having to rezero again for diff ammo.

    Does anyone know where there is hornady 17gr instock in cork or the rfd has federal stuff any idea what thats like ?
    He does have hornady 20gr whats this like and whats the big difference ?

    ps its for vermin control rabbits/fox

    It doesnt have to be Hornady. i cant always get Hornady 17g at my local rfd but he usually has Federal. As long as the bullet is the same weight and has the same velocity you wont have to re-zero. I have tried the 20g and it still messes up the meat if you dont get a head shot, there is a bit more penetration before it expands so theyd be great fox foxes. I would stick with the v-max for bunnys though !


  • #4
    Constab2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 335 ✭✭Constab2


    Don't know if its just the batch of Federal's I got but the amount of split casings I am getting is bordering on the ridiculous.And I like the Federal but the fact the casing has to be removed manually is frankly pissing me off to no end.Stick with the Hornandy 17 Grain V Max if you can get them,& when you get them buy in bulk.


  • #5
    Chiparus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,292 ✭✭✭Chiparus


    i thought they were produced in the same factory , only difference between the hornady and federal was the plastic cap colour


  • #6
    lefthooker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,769 ✭✭✭lefthooker


    Hornady V-max is very good, good groupings. Tried a few boxes of Winchester when the RFD was out of Hornady, not much in it but if both were available I'd take the Winchester now. Slightly more accurate/tighter groups.
    Don't like the Remingtons at all, don't like any of their rimfire ammo


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  • #7
    gearoidol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 517 ✭✭✭gearoidol


    thanks lads the help is great


  • #8
    mister gullible
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 463 ✭✭mister gullible


    Mine prefers Federal or Remington equally. Less accurate with Hornady and puts the Hornady on a different spot on the target (right and a bit high). Definitely a difference between brands and you have to see what your gun likes.


  • #9
    Hunter21
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 690 ✭✭✭Hunter21


    What general area in Co Cork are you? No need for exact details just brief


  • #10
    aurin07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭aurin07


    Cork angling??


  • #11
    gearoidol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 517 ✭✭✭gearoidol


    Hunter21 wrote: »
    What general area in Co Cork are you? No need for exact details just brief

    West of ballincollig but willing to travel


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  • #12
    Constab2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 335 ✭✭Constab2


    Try Sportsden.ie ask for Simon he will post anywhere in the country for free if order is over €100,find them very prompt normally 48 hours after order placed.I am sure lads here will have other RFD's who will do similar.Also Duffy's Galway ,Brian is very good to deal with & will also post,hope this helps .


  • #13
    Hunter21
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 690 ✭✭✭Hunter21


    gearoidol wrote: »
    West of ballincollig but willing to travel

    My local firearms dealer in Bradford, not far from Kanturk or Newmarket has hornady 17grain for 16euro a box. It's about an hour spin from ballincollig. If you shoot clays aswel with a shotgun there is a range there too.

    If this is too far try cork angling and outdoor at kinsale road roundabout.


  • #14
    aurin07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭aurin07


    Hunter21 wrote: »
    My local firearms dealer in Bradford, not far from Kanturk or Newmarket has hornady 17grain for 16euro a box. It's about an hour spin from ballincollig. If you shoot clays aswel with a shotgun there is a range there too.

    If this is too far try cork angling and outdoor at kinsale road roundabout.

    Any site/name??




    'hdz


  • #15
    Spannerman7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166 ✭✭Spannerman7


    Gearoid,
    get yourself down to Mike Duggan near Killarney, great service and prices hard to beat, he is there evenings which may suit ya, give him a buzz on 0872616185.
    Glad to see you went with the .17, you'll love it
    Gordon


  • #16
    kildare.17hmr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,615 ✭✭✭kildare.17hmr


    rabbit assassin wrote: »
    I have tried the 20g and it still messes up the meat if you dont get a head shot, there is a bit more penetration before it expands so theyd be great fox foxes. I would stick with the v-max for bunnys though !
    Dont know what kind of rabbits you have in your area but i got very little meat damage and always an exit with the 20gr! meat damage would be normal brusing around the entry and exit hole and if it was a chest shot the heart and lungs would be mush for the most part nothing like the equivelent to a bunny landmine th vmax does! them 17gr are really for vermin control where your not going to eat what your shooting imo because the do way too much damage if you dont make a head shot.

    Agree about the penetration and they are the best choice for foxes if using the hmr.

    Before i sold mine i was using the 20gr for everything because i found them a better bullet all roung


  • #17
    gearoidol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 517 ✭✭✭gearoidol


    Spannerman7 wrote: »
    Gearoid,
    get yourself down to Mike Duggan near Killarney, great service and prices hard to beat, he is there evenings which may suit ya, give him a buzz on 0872616185.
    Glad to see you went with the .17, you'll love it
    Gordon

    thanks Gordon,looking forward to it.Ill give you a shout next week.
    +1 for mike i bought the last 22 and the new one from him absolute gent.


  • #18
    johngalway
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,271 ✭✭✭✭johngalway


    gearoidol wrote: »
    im collecting my new cz 455 thumbhole .17 next week.heard alot about hornady 17gr vmax but the rfd is out of it and says he wont have it for a couple of weeks at least.Im trying to avoid having to rezero again for diff ammo.

    Does anyone know where there is hornady 17gr instock in cork or the rfd has federal stuff any idea what thats like ?
    He does have hornady 20gr whats this like and whats the big difference ?

    ps its for vermin control rabbits/fox

    Not in Cork but...

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056544384


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