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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-14-2024, 01:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 739
Posted By Johnly
Those are sought after classics and yours looks...

Those are sought after classics and yours looks to be in excellent overall condition. You won't have any issues finding the parts necessary to address the ring blow-by and the engine is super easy to...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-03-2024, 03:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 622
Posted By Johnly
I have a stash of Norma 22 PPC brass somewhere if...

I have a stash of Norma 22 PPC brass somewhere if that helps.
I also have a set of RCBS PPC forming dies.
In reality you could run the 6mm ARC brass into a 6PPC die, then into a 22 PPC die and you...
Forum: Classifieds 02-23-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 522
Posted By Johnly
Wow! That's a total bargain.I already have a set...

Wow! That's a total bargain.I already have a set of Redding 17 MK4 dies, but if there is an opportunity to purchase the neck die, please let me know.

John
Forum: Classifieds 02-20-2024, 01:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,705
Posted By Johnly
Using Match grade bullets as check weights is...

Using Match grade bullets as check weights is another option.
Sierra MK bullets are withing +/ 0.3 grains of their stated weight and the Berger specs are 17 Cal to 30 Cal: +/- 0.2 gr and 338 Cal:...
Forum: Classifieds 02-16-2024, 01:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,204
Posted By Johnly
I can send 400 Berger 25 gr. MEF and 300 25 gr....

I can send 400 Berger 25 gr. MEF and 300 25 gr. Hornady HP your way for $200 shipped.

John
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 02-05-2024, 12:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,895
Posted By Johnly
100 fps ES isn't something driven by the rifle or...

100 fps ES isn't something driven by the rifle or barrel length when it is in the range of nominal. If the brass is consistent, I'd focus on the primer and powder issues. I wouldn't expect much more...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-31-2024, 07:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 849
Posted By Johnly
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 01-29-2024, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 923
Posted By Johnly
Just out of curiosity,what brand of factory 22H...

Just out of curiosity,what brand of factory 22H ammunition was splitting when fired in the KH chamber? When possible, I anneal my 22H brass prior to loading and firing in my 22KH rifles to address...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-27-2024, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 786
Posted By Johnly
Going from a .473" case head on the 6mmBR to the...

Going from a .473" case head on the 6mmBR to the .378 case head on the .223 based cases will likely take a new extractor/ejector for the #1. That being the case, I'd purchase an extractor for the...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-27-2024, 04:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 788
Posted By Johnly
The first handguard had a barrel nut had a design...

The first handguard had a barrel nut had a design that required the gas tube to slide through it. To get proper alignment, the barrel nut torque wasn't optimized. The replacement handguard design...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-24-2024, 08:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 788
Posted By Johnly
224 Valkyrie accuracy

Despite the early failings, I decided to build an AR in 224 Valkyrie with a basic PSA 20" sst barrel with a 1/6.5 twist. Taking the risk has resulted in a very positive outcome. Initially I was...
Forum: Project Guns 01-19-2024, 08:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,753
Posted By Johnly
CZ 527 rebarrelling options

I have a 527 with a 22" fluted stainless steel barrel chambered in 22 PPC that has a bum throat. I have a CZ 17 Hornet take off barrel that I had plans to rechamber to a 17Mk4, a 25" light contour...
Forum: Classifieds 01-19-2024, 06:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,548
Posted By Johnly
That's unfortunate. Looks like an opportunity for...

That's unfortunate. Looks like an opportunity for someone with a lathe and available time.
Forum: Classifieds 01-18-2024, 05:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,548
Posted By Johnly
I machined a set in the previous century when I...

I machined a set in the previous century when I had access to a high end machine shop. It's pretty easy project with the right equipment.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-16-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,254
Posted By Johnly
About a year ago I picked up my last Rem 700 in...

About a year ago I picked up my last Rem 700 in the 659XXXX S/N range
at a local pawn shop. It was matte finished in 270 with a plastic wood grain stock. Always been more of a 280 guy, but the...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-15-2024, 12:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,288
Posted By Johnly
For the 20 Gr. VMax bullet I use: 18.7 TCC 8208...

For the 20 Gr. VMax bullet I use:
18.7 TCC 8208 Rem 7 1/2 R-P 221 1.886 4041fps
The old Thunderbird 8208 is a little bulkier and slightly faster burning than the new IMR 8208

These are my loads...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 12-15-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,500
Posted By Johnly
I have a RCBS 222 file trim die to form 222 brass...

I have a RCBS 222 file trim die to form 222 brass from 223.
Just taking the decapping assembly out of your 222 FL die works almost as well, if the pilot of your trimmer fits inside the tight neck.
...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 11-30-2023, 07:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,040
Posted By Johnly
If you haven't already read the McPherson article...

If you haven't already read the McPherson article on the 22 K-Hornet, it's excellent.

John
Forum: Classifieds 11-29-2023, 09:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,807
Posted By Johnly
I'm interested in them, but wondering what the...

I'm interested in them, but wondering what the case weight is.
17 FB formed from Lapua 221 cases are significantly heavier than those formed from R-P 221 FB brass or R-P 17FB factory brass.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 11-29-2023, 05:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,684
Posted By Johnly
I've blacktail deer in my backyard with a...

I've blacktail deer in my backyard with a suppressed 223 using 60 gr.Hornady SP pushed by 12 gr. of Blue Dot. that delivers 2481 fps. The relevance is that one can easily achieve a similar velocity...
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 11-29-2023, 03:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,759
Posted By Johnly
Dang I wished I had spotted this on Cyber Monday.

Dang I wished I had spotted this on Cyber Monday.
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 11-29-2023, 02:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,203
Posted By Johnly
I came across some really old 264 WM ammo and I...

I came across some really old 264 WM ammo and I bumped the bullet back .020" before firing them. It was obvious during the bumping process that some corrosion welding had occurred over the decades....
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 07-19-2023, 06:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,670
Posted By Johnly
I have a 17 AH, 17AB, and a 17Mk4 and a 17 Rem:...

I have a 17 AH, 17AB, and a 17Mk4 and a 17 Rem: my choice would be the 17 Fireball, followed by a 17 Hornady Hornet.

John
Forum: Classifieds 06-06-2023, 03:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,000
Posted By Johnly
WTB: CZ527 223 American 1/9 twist barrel

All my CZ 527 223 American rifles have 1/12 barrels and I'd like to try a fast twist barrel to torment the local Blacktail deer. Anyone have a takeoff barrel gathering dust?

Thanks!
John
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-02-2023, 03:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 244,924
Posted By Johnly
I have a 17 Ackley Hornet(17HH) and a 17Mk4(17FB)...

I have a 17 Ackley Hornet(17HH) and a 17Mk4(17FB) and if to had to choose one or the other, I'd pick the 17Mk4.

While I form 221 FB brass to make my 17Mk4, if times dictated I could use 223 brass...
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