Rebated BT 17 cal bullet question

[John56]

I've been using Kenders 25g bt, in my 17 Rem CZ527, since he's no longer making them, picked some Reeds .17 Cal Bullets 26g Soft-Point RBBT VLD. Plan on starting to work up a load with this bullet and wondered if being rebated changed anything or just work up a load like you would with any other bullet?

[Grey_Wolf]

I have never used a small cal rebated boat tail, however I have used Chinchaga Bullets that are rebated (in 25 and 30 cal)and have just done normal load work up with no issue

[coyotespotter]

Changing bullet weight,manufacturers and possibly jacket configuration all call for starting new load development. You may save some time using an established bullet jump and shoot a ladder test with proven powder since the bullet weight is close. When I switch bullets I clean the barrel. Good luck those 17 caliber soft points,they keep catching my eye but I have not tried them.

[rickiesrevenge]

I've used a .17 RBBT from Blackhole Bullets. They were plenty accurate and I didn't notice anything different than a berger BT.

Aaron