neck size 17 rem fireball

Brad Y · 04-01-2008, 06:35 AM

Hey guys,

Im wondering if you can neck size a 17 rem fireball with a 17 rem lee collet die...

Anyone have any idea if this is possible?

rfc357 · 04-01-2008, 09:22 AM

If the .17 Rem die is a full-length resizer, the Fireball case may not go in far enough to size the entire neck. I'd also check body dimensions before using a die that was designed for a different cartridge.

Why don't you ask Lee? They will probably be happy to tell you.

SwedeSteve · 04-01-2008, 10:04 AM

Spot on info, as usual rfc!

Brad Y · 04-01-2008, 06:50 PM

No its not a full length resizer, I have found full length and seating dies here in aus, just not a neck sizer, thats why i wanted to know about the 17 rem COLLET die to run cases through.

Will email lee.

sell33 · 04-01-2008, 07:02 PM

hows that do on your rabbits you guys are always shootin??? lol i would imagine it woudl be pretty catastrophic on their little bodies.....

Brad Y · 04-02-2008, 06:00 AM

dont know mate, my friend has just ordered one as he did want a 17hmr but wanted to shoot out to 200m, he has a 22-250 but wanted a 17 cal. The fireball is perfect. I imagine the fireball will be down right devastating on rabbits, but he plans for it to be a fox/crow gun out a bit longer than the 17hmr can realistically be.

We just cant find a neck sizing die for him as ammo here is over $50AUD a box for remington premier accutips...

samuel · 04-04-2008, 04:13 PM

You can use the full length resize die by only resizing the neck 1/2 to 3/4 of its length.Lube the neck and after resizing,make sure it chambers ok. sam.

04-01-2008, 06:35 AM	#1
Brad Y Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Australia Posts: 98	neck size 17 rem fireball Hey guys, Im wondering if you can neck size a 17 rem fireball with a 17 rem lee collet die... Anyone have any idea if this is possible?

04-01-2008, 10:04 AM	#3
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,576 Images: 1	Spot on info, as usual rfc! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

04-01-2008, 09:22 AM	#2
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	If the .17 Rem die is a full-length resizer, the Fireball case may not go in far enough to size the entire neck. I'd also check body dimensions before using a die that was designed for a different cartridge. Why don't you ask Lee? They will probably be happy to tell you.

04-01-2008, 06:50 PM	#4
Brad Y Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Australia Posts: 98	No its not a full length resizer, I have found full length and seating dies here in aus, just not a neck sizer, thats why i wanted to know about the 17 rem COLLET die to run cases through. Will email lee.

04-01-2008, 07:02 PM	#5
sell33 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,035	hows that do on your rabbits you guys are always shootin??? lol i would imagine it woudl be pretty catastrophic on their little bodies.....

04-02-2008, 06:00 AM	#6
Brad Y Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Australia Posts: 98	dont know mate, my friend has just ordered one as he did want a 17hmr but wanted to shoot out to 200m, he has a 22-250 but wanted a 17 cal. The fireball is perfect. I imagine the fireball will be down right devastating on rabbits, but he plans for it to be a fox/crow gun out a bit longer than the 17hmr can realistically be. We just cant find a neck sizing die for him as ammo here is over $50AUD a box for remington premier accutips...

04-04-2008, 04:13 PM	#7
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10,915	You can use the full length resize die by only resizing the neck 1/2 to 3/4 of its length.Lube the neck and after resizing,make sure it chambers ok. sam.