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So, here's hoping my work and family life settles down to the point that I can get back into varmint hunting relatively soon. On that score, I have been working on a semi-auto, .223 / 5.56㎜ project rifle for some time now. Pics shall be posted soon. It is, essentially, done except for the silencer that is, well over a year later, still in process with the ATF. And I learn this week that said Form 4 is now in an "error" status so I'm scrambling to get whatever they need to them to finally wrap up the blasted thing.
Sorry for the digression and back on topic: though the aforementioned automatic carbine is my planned platform for the dispatching of fury friends, I'm intrigued by the .17 Remington. On paper, the ballistics are nothing short of amazing. I've seen a few rebarreled Mini-14s and at least one AR in said. And a few bolt-guns so chambered.
Questions:
Sorry for the digression and back on topic: though the aforementioned automatic carbine is my planned platform for the dispatching of fury friends, I'm intrigued by the .17 Remington. On paper, the ballistics are nothing short of amazing. I've seen a few rebarreled Mini-14s and at least one AR in said. And a few bolt-guns so chambered.
Questions:
- Anyone run this caliber?
- If so, how does it work for you?
- Any recommendations on a lightweight, easy packing, box-fed, bolt-action carbine chambered in said?
- Any reason why a 5.56㎜ silencer wouldn't work on such a rifle?
- Any other thoughts?