The 204 case is quite a bit longer and has a 30 deg shoulder. It would have a pretty decent increase in capacity over the 17 Rem.Wouldn't a .17/204 be strikingly similar to a 17 Rem?
I need to re read the law but I believe that makes them exempt from the lead law.For those who live in severely restricted states such as California - be aware there is not a single .17 caliber unleaded bullet for hand loading - and that is the new legal bullet.
For those who live in severely restricted states such as California - be aware there is not a single .17 caliber unleaded bullet for hand loading - and that is the new legal bullet.
A pretty stiff load in a 20" 17-204 will get 4000fps with a 30gr bullet.
I was able to acquire a supply of the "new" Lehigh Defense .17 caliber 20 grain bullets just days before the deadline for mail-order purchases in California. If it weren't bad enough we now must use non-lead for all hunting, now we can't purchase brass, ammo or bullets through the mail. Good-bye Powder Valley and all my other favorite retailers. O.K. - enough ranting. I'm really happy someone came up with a .17 lead-free for us reloaders. Has anyone out there loaded these things in a .17 Hornet? Loads? Results? Your input is very much appreciated.