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Forum: 17 WSM

04-07-2019, 09:30 AM

Replies: 7

17 WSM ammo question

Views: 2,070

Posted By litewings

thanks for the link to jaia's test's.

thanks for the link to jaia's test's.

Forum: 17 WSM

04-06-2019, 12:00 PM

Replies: 7

17 WSM ammo question

Views: 2,070

Posted By litewings

17 WSM ammo question

For those of you that have sent hundreds, or thousands of rounds down the barrel, What ammo has been the most consistent/accurate? I know it can vary greatly from lot to lot, and the gun, but...

Forum: 17 WSM

03-09-2019, 07:09 PM

Replies: 4

Needed a quick bore guide

Views: 934

Posted By litewings

Decided to step-up the idea a bit. Had a broken...

Decided to step-up the idea a bit. Had a broken Easton Axis 340 arrow. Outside diameter is just few thousandths larger that the chamber on the 17 WSM. Sanded it down in the lathe to a snug fit. Had a...

Forum: 17 WSM

03-06-2019, 05:17 PM

Replies: 48

Looking for Ruger 77/17 accuracy reports

Views: 6,224

Posted By litewings

Honestly, don't think I would be capable of that...

Honestly, don't think I would be capable of that even if the gun could. Nice shooting.

Forum: 17 WSM

03-06-2019, 05:11 PM

Replies: 48

Looking for Ruger 77/17 accuracy reports

Views: 6,224

Posted By litewings

Sounds like you got a good one. I'd be real happy...

Sounds like you got a good one. I'd be real happy with groups like that.

Forum: 17 WSM

03-06-2019, 08:51 AM

Replies: 48

Looking for Ruger 77/17 accuracy reports

Views: 6,224

Posted By litewings

Barrel isn't free floated. There is a higher area...

Barrel isn't free floated. There is a higher area towards the front of the forearm that has some pressure on the bottom of the barrel. Not the sides. I was tempted on the 18.5" barrel, just not...

Forum: 17 WSM

03-06-2019, 12:26 AM

Replies: 48

Looking for Ruger 77/17 accuracy reports

Views: 6,224

Posted By litewings

Picked up the new Ruger today. First looks and...

Picked up the new Ruger today. First looks and overall fit and finish are quite good. Forearm is a bit closer on the left side of the barrel but not touching. Trigger is not as bad as I was...

Forum: 17 WSM

03-01-2019, 10:36 PM

Replies: 5

What happened to the Ruger 7214 and 7216?

Views: 1,682

Posted By litewings

Expecting the same trigger issues when my new one...

Expecting the same trigger issues when my new one gets here in a couple days. Already have a different trigger spring and bolt shim kit waiting. Part of the fun is making it better.

Forum: 17 WSM

03-01-2019, 08:46 PM

Replies: 5

What happened to the Ruger 7214 and 7216?

Views: 1,682

Posted By litewings

Did not.

Did not.

Forum: 17 WSM

03-01-2019, 08:45 PM

Replies: 4

Needed a quick bore guide

Views: 934

Posted By litewings

Thanks for the direction. Will check out Lucas.

Thanks for the direction. Will check out Lucas.

Forum: 17 WSM

03-01-2019, 08:41 PM

Replies: 5

What happened to the Ruger 7214 and 7216?

Views: 1,682

Posted By litewings

I spoke with a rep from Ruger a couple weeks...

I spoke with a rep from Ruger a couple weeks back. At that time the the 24" model was no longer in production. They still had the 20" walnut stock, and the 18.5" green laminate stock 17 WSM versions...

Forum: 17 WSM

03-01-2019, 03:40 PM

Replies: 4

Needed a quick bore guide

Views: 934

Posted By litewings

Needed a quick bore guide

New rifle to be here in the next couple days and wanted to get started with the break-in procedure so will have some barrel cleaning to do. Forgot to order a bore guide for the Ruger 17 WSM. Going to...

Forum: 17 WSM

02-28-2019, 10:19 PM

Replies: 48

Looking for Ruger 77/17 accuracy reports

Views: 6,224

Posted By litewings

Just an update. I won't be the one doing any...

Just an update. I won't be the one doing any testing on the 18.5" barrel Ruger. Ended up buying a 24" model that had some better than average character to the wood, in pics anyway. Haven't picked it...

Forum: 17 WSM

02-18-2019, 09:45 PM

Replies: 31

Velocity vs barrel length

Views: 8,264

Posted By litewings

Thanks for the numbers. I've been wanting numbers...

Thanks for the numbers. I've been wanting numbers for an 18" barrel.

Forum: 17 WSM

02-11-2019, 09:25 AM

Replies: 48

Looking for Ruger 77/17 accuracy reports

Views: 6,224

Posted By litewings

Thanks for the link

Thanks for the link

Forum: 17 WSM

02-11-2019, 09:20 AM

Replies: 48

Looking for Ruger 77/17 accuracy reports

Views: 6,224

Posted By litewings

I have to agree about the looks of the stock. I...

I have to agree about the looks of the stock. I didn't think about getting it cut but that is a good option. I'll give that some thought. This particular 24" was used, with a $850.00 price tag. No,...

Forum: 17 WSM

02-09-2019, 10:29 PM

Replies: 48

Looking for Ruger 77/17 accuracy reports

Views: 6,224

Posted By litewings

Went to the gun show today and I'm still without...

Went to the gun show today and I'm still without a 17 wsm. Not a large show. 1 Ruger 24". 1 Savage Bmag in laminate, 1 in tupperware. No Ruger with 18.5 barrel. Wont be chronographing one this week.

Forum: 17 WSM

02-08-2019, 07:42 PM

Replies: 48

Looking for Ruger 77/17 accuracy reports

Views: 6,224

Posted By litewings

Good point! Just a curiosity thing. Plan on using...

Good point! Just a curiosity thing. Plan on using the new rifle, whatever it turns out to be, for predators and prairie dogs. Accuracy is my first objective.

Forum: 17 WSM

02-08-2019, 07:38 PM

Replies: 48

Looking for Ruger 77/17 accuracy reports

Views: 6,224

Posted By litewings

Gun show tomorrow. Could happen. I'm getting...

Gun show tomorrow. Could happen. I'm getting tired of looking.

Forum: 17 WSM

02-08-2019, 03:29 PM

Replies: 48

Looking for Ruger 77/17 accuracy reports

Views: 6,224

Posted By litewings

Looking forward to your next range report. Do you...

Looking forward to your next range report. Do you by chance have a chronograph?
I've still not found anything on 18.5" barrel velocity.

Forum: 17 WSM

02-07-2019, 04:11 PM

Replies: 48

Looking for Ruger 77/17 accuracy reports

Views: 6,224

Posted By litewings

After not hearing back from Ruger in 2 days I...

After not hearing back from Ruger in 2 days I called back today. Was told they do not have any velocity or ballistics information for the different barrel lengths. Guess it will be up the owners to...

Forum: 17 WSM

02-06-2019, 07:29 PM

Replies: 48

Looking for Ruger 77/17 accuracy reports

Views: 6,224

Posted By litewings

Thanks for posting this. This sounds promising to...

Thanks for posting this. This sounds promising to me since accuracy is my main concern. Looking good is secondary but also considered. Somewhat of a let down on some of the workmanship qualities...

Forum: 17 WSM

02-06-2019, 07:30 AM

Replies: 48

Looking for Ruger 77/17 accuracy reports

Views: 6,224

Posted By litewings

Thanks for those numbers.

Thanks for those numbers.

Forum: 17 WSM

02-05-2019, 08:52 PM

Replies: 48

Looking for Ruger 77/17 accuracy reports

Views: 6,224

Posted By litewings

If that was a heavy barrel, that would be the one...

If that was a heavy barrel, that would be the one I would consider. I had a 20" and a 24" in my hands this weekend. It seemed to me the 24 barrel was a bit heavier contour the the 20 at the same...

Forum: 17 WSM

02-05-2019, 04:55 PM

Replies: 48

Looking for Ruger 77/17 accuracy reports

Views: 6,224

Posted By litewings

Called Ruger for some info. If anyone has looked...

Called Ruger for some info. If anyone has looked on the website, they no longer list the 77/17 with a 24" barrel and it is in deed fact it is no longer offered by them. It is the 20" and 18.5" only....

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