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Predator Hunting => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Papa1 on April 14, 2012, 09:06:56 PM

Title: Another Rifle and so little time, but it is not my fault.
Post by: Papa1 on April 14, 2012, 09:06:56 PM

Took the wife and her Chessie to my camp on Tuesday to check the new Bathroom.  It was greatso with time on my hands I took her to Lion Country for something for her "Puppy".  Just got in the door and I heard something crying and calling my name.   It was a Remy #7 Predator in 17 Fireball and my wife adopted it for me.  It's not my fault,  you guys have been speaking well of the 17 and I'm tired of making 2 Foxes out of 1 w/my .204 Rugers.  I will need some advise on loadinf for this puppy.  Dick

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Post by: Lookn4Fur on April 15, 2012, 11:27:03 AM

Ahhh, I'm jealous!

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Post by: Brushwolf on April 15, 2012, 03:51:04 PM

Great find!! I have that same gun and love it.  Have not had any time to do much reloading for it but what it is worth I shoot Rems accurate tip 20g and have no problem with fur.

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Post by: dreamcatcher on April 15, 2012, 07:55:17 PM

Love the 17 Fireball. Mine is a 700 and was free, minus the few tickets on last year's July 4th raffle.
Gotta be in it to win it.

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Post by: swarter2 on April 15, 2012, 08:27:29 PM

You gotta post pictures of the new pup.

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Post by: TFC2223 on April 15, 2012, 08:56:08 PM

H335 powder, 205 match primers and 20 grain Hornady Vmax bullets will be a good start.  Make small increments when working up a load.  Good luck!

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Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on April 15, 2012, 09:05:46 PM

Great caliber for a fox/bobcat/coyote gun!  Much inherently more accurate than it's rival the .22 Hornet too.  I use H322 with unbelievable accuracy for a Remington 700 CDL.  It is the most accurate gun I own and I have a few.   ;).
I have found the Berger Match TARGET in 25 grain good for fox.  I also load 30 grain Kimber Gold bullets if I am only hunting coyotes.  PM me if you want my load for the 25 grainers as I feel pretty good about the accuracy of what I am loading.  TFC seems to have great luck with the 20 grainers too.  I don't like the 30 grainers on fox unless you would load them down a bit.  My .17 is my favorite rifle...be careful they are contagious!

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Post by: TFC2223 on April 15, 2012, 09:23:19 PM

I have to say Mike that mine is my favorite rifle as well.  When I designed my rifle I actually had it built around the 25 grainers but, the 20's have done so well for me over the years I actually haven't fooled much with the 25 grain.  Best fur gun I have ever owned and shoots very accurate.  Gotta love those 17s.

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Post by: Papa1 on April 15, 2012, 09:43:26 PM

Thanks for info.  Have 335 & 322.  Bride went for 2 boxes of  Rem-Premier 20 Gr Accutips.  (Only thing that she Griped about was 28.95 a box but I haven't heard about it for a day so I guess that she is over it).  Put a 2X10 Weaver that I had lying around on it for a start.  Its off to the bench in a couple of days.  Will get back then.  Thanks,  Dick

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Post by: TFC2223 on April 15, 2012, 09:55:46 PM

Good luck Dick...  Keep us posted...

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Post by: coyotenightmare on April 16, 2012, 08:10:19 AM

I have the exact same gun. It's very accurate and fur friendly.  I might have to sell it if I end up buying a piece of real estate. Brushwolf has first chance at if I do. You will love the gun if it shoots like mine does. I had a friend adjust the trigger on mine to boost my accuracy. Can cover 3 shots with a nickel at 100 yards if I am calm and do my part.

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Post by: Papa1 on May 21, 2012, 09:53:12 PM

I have a dozen things screw up my range time but we finally got the new puppy out.  She is definitely a keeper.  4 shots  to get 25 yards then 3 for 100.  Checked it @ 200 w/a head wind from 1100 (3 to5).  Got 31 FL's left and she shoots where I aim.  Got Brass & 20 gr. V-Maxes @ Grices so I will play w/loads but am not changing anything until I use up the FL's.  Thanks for the tips from Y'all.  Dick