Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
02-04-2023, 02:26 PM
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
11-23-2022, 03:00 PM
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
02-22-2018, 03:13 PM
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Form Die
I got the Redding form die for .221, works great, but you do not need the extended shell holder, Just run thru form die and resize. .221's are a little shorter than 17 Fireball, but work alright....
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
02-08-2018, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 28
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storage bags
I would second the motion on zip lock freezer bags. Used to use Midway plastic boxes, but switched to zip lock. The bags have a spot to label with a double zipper and G.I cans hold 1100- .223's. Have...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
03-24-2017, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 20
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safety
You guys keep beating the banner about how safe the 700 is. Just because it has never happened to you, does not mean it does not happen. I had happen to me with 2 different rifles and they were...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
02-05-2017, 03:05 PM
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
06-22-2016, 03:37 PM
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
02-27-2016, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 4
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Mark II Varmint
I have one of these. It shoots excellent. In the 3's & 4's consistently. 223 Cal. with 40 Gr. V Max, 1 in 12 twist. Came with barrel free floated, 2.5 lb. trigger. I have never adjusted trigger, nor...
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
12-23-2015, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 20
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17 Fireball brass
I know nothing about Lapua brass but I think it would be the same length as Remington. All you need is a form die from Redding. You lube, run through a 17 Fireball form die, and then full length...
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
02-11-2015, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 13
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17 brass
All ideas work. All you really need is a F.L. Die set, A form die, any form die. I have never had to trim 221 fireball brass, or turn necks. Once I made the original from 221, I have never F.L....
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
02-10-2015, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 13
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17 FB Forming
You will need a Redding form die #90504, and a set of 17 Fireball dies, and I would recommend a neck sizer, and a body die. Some say you don't need the form die, but I can not get the 221 Fireballs...
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
08-09-2014, 03:10 AM
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No lube
I am with clipperbill, no lube on form die seemed to work for me also, however do not attempt with the full length die. Also when I first got my Fireball, I sent 3 fired cases to Lee for a Fireball...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
02-04-2013, 03:35 AM
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revenge
Rickie, revenge on S&W for 1994. That company is no longer has S&W. Has not for years. You are only punishing yourself. Is owned by a different company in AZ and has been for years.
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
12-12-2012, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 10
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Collet Die
When the Fireball first came out, I contacted Lee and they made me a Collet die set. $55.00 I believe, they work great with no problems.
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
10-20-2012, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 10
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17 fb
If you get the form die, either Redding or RCBS, you will crush no case. With out forming you are trying to do to much all at once.
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
09-01-2012, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 16
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Primers
Change your primers to Rem. 7.5 and you will not have the cratering.
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
08-22-2012, 03:37 PM
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!7 Fireball Brass
I was just in Wholesale Sports in Bend OR and they had over 2000 new 17 Fireball brass hanging on the rack
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
05-21-2012, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 17
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You will enjoy. I started with WSR primers but...
You will enjoy. I started with WSR primers but changed to Rem 7.5 as the WSR's had leakes in them. Small hole where pin hit primer. No problem at home where I worked loads, but went to a different...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
05-21-2012, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 17
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Pad
I do not have a picture, as it is stock. I think the pad is just fine, as it is the right length for me. Is a little soft but works. I think the pad is the same on all CDL's. The only thing I changed...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
05-21-2012, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 17
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17 Fireball
I got the Rem CDL Limited when they first came out. Have 1100 rds. of Fireball brass and 300 rds of .221. Have had no issues with either brass other than I squashed 1, 17 Fireball when I didn't have...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
05-13-2012, 03:22 PM
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Progressive Press for 17 Fireball
I have loaded thousands of 17, and 22's on a Dillon 550B, and it works great. I am no Bench shooter, but I load for 7 rifles and some shoot in the 2's, some in the 3's, some in the 5's, but that is...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
03-21-2012, 04:04 PM
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Collets in Progressives
I have been useing collet dies in Dillon 550B every since they came out with no problems. .223's,4 .22-250's, 2 17 FB, 1. All average from .3 to .6 depending on rifle. Not a bench group, but great...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
10-08-2011, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 22
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Collet Die
I had Lee make me a custom Collet Die Set for 17 Fireball about a year ago, and it works great. It seems like Lee will not make short dies anymore. Took about 2 weeks for mine. 3 pieces of empty...
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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board
04-01-2011, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 15
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Rem. Brass
Have been loading for F.B. since it came out. Have loaded 3000 rounds, have yet to loose 1 piece of brass.
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Forum: Small Caliber Load Data
11-29-2010, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 19
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Collet Dies
I ordered a set of .17 Fireball Collet Dies from Lee. Sent 2 Fired cases. 1 bullet, and the $59.50 check, had dies in about 3 wks. I contacted buy email and they said they would make. The dies work...
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