17 rem question

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Originally Posted by rich

hi yall i had a couple questions about the 17 rem.

do you know the approx energies from very short barrels eg. 7 inch or so. would it be maybe 350 ft lbs?

has anyone had experience with the 37 bergers? or any heavyweights?

and would such bullets be useful in the 17 fireball...it normally has only about 800lbs...would a 37 help boost the energy


thanks

I am going to answer your questions if I can. yes, 350 ft/ibs of energy is possible out of a 7" barrel using 125gr 9mm +P ammo.

I have no experience with 37gr Bergers, I did not even know they existed. If you consider 25gr heavy, I know something about them.

No, a 37gr bullet would not be useful in the 17FB. When it comes to 17 caliber, speed kills!

I hope this helps.