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Con
.308 Winchester
Posts: 1515 Joined: Thu Sep 14, 2006 11:10 am
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by Con Fri Mar 22, 2019 4:47 pm
Barry,
I think I agree.
The fact I can shoot 20s, and 25s and get over the 4K hump relatively easily is the clincher. Already have the dies, brass, cleaning gear etc to see out at least x1 17cal barrel. Other nicety is being in irrigation country, with dairy cows all around, whatever fragments easiest etc is a bonus.
Cheers...
Con
Rabbitz
.338 Lapua Magnum
Posts: 2421 Joined: Sun Mar 25, 2007 9:05 amFavourite Cartridge: 222Location: Barossa Valley, SA
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by Rabbitz Fri Mar 22, 2019 5:31 pm
Why is 4389.12 km/h such a magical number?
Camel
Ultimate AusVarminter
Posts: 12084 Joined: Sat May 28, 2011 8:51 pmFavourite Cartridge: 20-222 6x47 rem, 250Location: Northern Riverina NSW
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by Camel Fri Mar 22, 2019 5:53 pm
Rabbitz wrote: ↑ Fri Mar 22, 2019 5:31 pm
Why is 4389.12 km/h such a magical number?
Do the varmints know the difference between 3840.48 and 4389.12?
A smart arse way to ask a genuine question.
Just because Rabs, just because.
17s are ok if you want to limit damage, but the 20cals make for better paddock pizza.
Nice code words Barry, but I reckon I am onto you.
Con
.308 Winchester
Posts: 1515 Joined: Thu Sep 14, 2006 11:10 am
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by Con Fri Mar 22, 2019 6:45 pm
Just fun. I've got a 22/250 that launches 40s uber fast, but it's loud for our 30acres. Ok elsewhere.
johno1
7mm Rem Mag
Posts: 1226 Joined: Mon May 18, 2009 3:59 pmFavourite Cartridge: 5mm rimfireLocation: Beyond Black stump, Vic
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by johno1 Sun Mar 24, 2019 4:51 pm
" There is a pleasure in being mad that only mad men know"
Con
.308 Winchester
Posts: 1515 Joined: Thu Sep 14, 2006 11:10 am
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by Con Sun Mar 24, 2019 5:15 pm
johno1 wrote: ↑ Sun Mar 24, 2019 4:51 pm
" There is a pleasure in being mad that only mad men know"
Johno
Takes one to know one...
Cheers...
Con
johno1
7mm Rem Mag
Posts: 1226 Joined: Mon May 18, 2009 3:59 pmFavourite Cartridge: 5mm rimfireLocation: Beyond Black stump, Vic
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by johno1 Mon Mar 25, 2019 4:06 pm
Well what about a 19/222 Calhoon has the reamer and I believe dies, only commoners want a 20/222
Johno
roadkill61
.22 WMR
Posts: 102 Joined: Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:43 amFavourite Cartridge: 20br
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by roadkill61 Tue Feb 02, 2021 7:43 am
simple---- 20 ppc shooting 32gr v-max at 4300 fps
MISSED
Moderator
Posts: 8377 Joined: Sat Dec 22, 2007 12:23 pmFavourite Cartridge: 20 PPCLocation: YASS
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by MISSED Tue Feb 02, 2021 8:13 am
roadkill61 wrote: ↑ Tue Feb 02, 2021 7:43 am
simple---- 20 ppc shooting 32gr v-max at 4300 fps
I like the way your thinking
Branxhunter
.338 Lapua Magnum
Posts: 2223 Joined: Sat Dec 10, 2011 7:49 pmFavourite Cartridge: .20-222Location: South west Victoria
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by Branxhunter Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:50 am
Hey Co, if you are swaying towards the .17 cal then I second the .17-222. Gives little away to the .17Rem, brass much easier to find, and with an S-type bushing die case forming is reasonably straight forward.
Camel
Ultimate AusVarminter
Posts: 12084 Joined: Sat May 28, 2011 8:51 pmFavourite Cartridge: 20-222 6x47 rem, 250Location: Northern Riverina NSW
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by Camel Sat Feb 06, 2021 11:09 am
Well Con, we are waiting, where are the updates on the 20/222.
jacksaligari
.223 Remington
Posts: 448 Joined: Sun Nov 22, 2009 8:24 pmFavourite Cartridge: 6brLocation: Central victoria
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by jacksaligari Sat Feb 06, 2021 3:48 pm
Hey camel you ever chronied your load to see how quick it is
Ol 55
.308 Winchester
Posts: 1714 Joined: Mon Aug 02, 2010 7:57 pmFavourite Cartridge: 20 PPCLocation: Hunter Valley NSW
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by Ol 55 Sat Feb 06, 2021 4:55 pm
roadkill61 wrote: ↑ Tue Feb 02, 2021 7:43 am
simple---- 20 ppc shooting 32gr v-max at 4300 fps
Arh Roadkill61 I also like your way of thinking, although I like 40grainers @ 4000 in my 20 PPC,
how you going overthere mate?
Gary
Camel
Ultimate AusVarminter
Posts: 12084 Joined: Sat May 28, 2011 8:51 pmFavourite Cartridge: 20-222 6x47 rem, 250Location: Northern Riverina NSW
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by Camel Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:20 pm
jacksaligari wrote: ↑ Sat Feb 06, 2021 3:48 pm
Hey camel you ever chronied your load to see how quick it is
Gday Sir Jack, yeah I have mate, but I can't remember exactly, last load I used with the 32gn Zmax was 22.5gn 2207, speed was north of 3900 but still under the 4000. I might have to do another couple over the crono.
RDavies
.257 Roberts
Posts: 785 Joined: Sun May 25, 2008 9:43 pmFavourite Cartridge: 7 SAUMLocation: Singleton, Hunter Valley, NSW
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by RDavies Sun Jul 11, 2021 9:42 pm
Another vote for 17 Rem here. People only go for the big bad 20 cals to over compensate for small willies.
The fact I can shoot 20s, and 25s and get over the 4K hump relatively easily is the clincher. Already have the dies, brass, cleaning gear etc to see out at least x1 17cal barrel. Other nicety is being in irrigation country, with dairy cows all around, whatever fragments easiest etc is a bonus. 
