Hornet-17 Hornet 25 gr HP

[rcmark]

Anyone tried these?
Opinions?

Hornet-17 Hornet 25 gr HP
http://www.hornady.com/store/17-Hornet-25-gr-HP-Custom/

[scooterf79]

Ive got a box sitting on the shelf in my reloading room, but haven't loaded any up as of yet. I've loaded up some of the berger 25gr hp, and they show some promise, so maybe the 25gr hornads will do the same.
Scooter

[rcmark]

Currently in stock:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/202468/hornady-custom-ammunition-17-hornet-25-grain-hollow-point-box-of-50

Got a couple boxes coming!

[rcmark]

All groups shot at 200 yards.
Got the 25 gr. and finally had a morning with 0 wind for a hour.

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z429/rcmark/all2.jpg (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/rcmark/media/all2.jpg.html)


20 gr
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z429/rcmark/20%201.jpg (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/rcmark/media/20%201.jpg.html)

25 gr
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z429/rcmark/25%201.jpg (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/rcmark/media/25%201.jpg.html)

15 gr 2 5 shot groups
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z429/rcmark/15%201.jpg (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/rcmark/media/15%201.jpg.html)

25 gr wind started to come up it was only like 2 to 4 mph but it certainly had a effect. The poa on the top group was the 6. Bottom group poa was held about 5 inches left of the 6
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z429/rcmark/25%20wind.jpg (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/rcmark/media/25%20wind.jpg.html)

[folmonty]

rcmark, see you do reload. Read your other post regarding your new gun. All I can add is that most the guys I know who shoot .17HMR tend to gravitate to the lighter bullets. None of them use the .25 gr ammo. I know your gun is a .17 Hornet but thought it might hold true in yours as well?

Your shooting area looks an awful lot like NV desert. My favorite place!