Berger 17308?

[ChrisA]

You are correct Gary. I've never shot a 25 grain MEF but have taken many a coyote with the 25 gr Match HP; its a fur hunter's dream.

I stocked up on the Match HP several years ago when I heard Berger was discontinuing them.

Good luck with the coyotes,

Chris

[sicero]

Berger

At one time offered to do a run of select 17s with a minimum

of 10,000 order. Kenny

[Mntngoat]

id check out Chan nagels, They shoot as well and the Bergers without the hassle of finding them.

ML

[cavscout68]

A little bit off I know, but I really miss the 30gr varmint hp that Berger made. They shot great in my 17/204. I sent Berger a email showing my disappointment in there decision to stop making them. The relpy I got back was less than favorable. I sold everything that I had that said Berger and haven't shot 1 of there bullet's since. I've heard Sierra has a 172 bullet in R&D now.
Jim

[trotterlg]

+1 on Chans bullets, either his 25 or 30gr 17's. This is the first post I have ever seen where someone like the Berger MEF's. I think the new owners have been given some very bad marketing advice. Larry

[bbassi]

Originally Posted by trotterlg

+1 on Chans bullets, either his 25 or 30gr 17's. This is the first post I have ever seen where someone like the Berger MEF's. I think the new owners have been given some very bad marketing advice. Larry

I don't have PD or such to shoot around here, but I kill quite a few fox and coyotes with my 17 Remington each year. So far this year I've killed 15 coyotes with this bullet without a loss. Only 2 were not DRT. I've also shot 10+ fox with this load. At least 1/2 have had no exit damage, which in my book is remarkable for fox with a centerfire. Last year I shot the Hornady 25gr HP and my results were not as good. Lot's of big holes in the fox and runners with the coyotes.

It's not a huge sample, but I'm willing to pay the difference for the results I've seen this year.

[kenbro]

Would have thought MEFs were ripe for splash wounds and guaranteed if bone gets in the way!
Ken.

[bbassi]

I have hit the leg bone on a couple and they have been messy, but if I manage to miss the leg it's 1 - 17 cal hole in, nothing out. Even on fox.