.17 Remington (Accurate Data Edition 3.3 - 2009)

.17 Remington (Accurate Data)

The .17 Remington Is A Factory Cartridge Introduced In 1971 By Remington Arms, Based On A Necked-Down .223 Remington Case To Accept A .172-Inch Diameter Bullet. Known For Its Blazing Speeds And Minimal Recoil, The Cartridge Quickly Earned A Reputation As A Premier Choice For Varmint And Predator Hunting.

Accurate Data Edition 3.3 Highlights The Versatility Of The .17 Remington When Loaded With Their Powders. Shooters Can Achieve Extremely High Velocities With Bullets In The 20- To 25-Grain Range, Providing Flat Trajectories And Devastating Impact On Small Game. In Particular, Accurate 2015 And 2230 Powders Deliver Consistent Performance And Tight Standard Deviations In Velocity.

While The Cartridge's Performance Is Impressive, It Requires Precision In Loading Due To Its Small Powder Capacity And Sensitivity To Pressure Spikes. Reloaders Favor It For Its Challenge And Precision Potential, Often Developing Custom Loads To Maximize Barrel Life And Performance In Specific Rifles.

The Data From Accurate Reinforces The .17 Remington’s Status As A Technical Shooter’s Cartridge — One That Demands Attention But Rewards With Exceptional Accuracy, Speed, And Field Effectiveness.

Source: Wolfe Publishing