.17-223
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| .17-223 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | |
| Place of origin | United States | |
| Specifications | ||
| Parent case | .223 Remington | |
| Bullet diameter | .172 in (4.37 mm) | |
| Neck diameter | .203 in (5.16 mm) | |
| Shoulder diameter | .358 in (9.09 mm) | |
| Base diameter | .376 in (9.55 mm) | |
| Rim diameter | .378 in (9.6 mm) | |
| Case length | 1.76 in (44.7 mm) | |
| Overall length | 2.15 in (54.61 mm) | |
| Primer type | Small rifle | |
| Ballistic performance | ||
| Bullet weight/type | Velocity | Energy |
| 25 gr Hornady | 3929 ft/s (~1198 m/s) |
875 ft·lbf (~1190 J) |
| 25 gr Hornady | 3940 ft/s (~1201 m/s) |
862 ft·lbf (~1172 J) |
| 25 gr Hornady | 3989 ft/s (~1216 m/s) |
883 ft·lbf (~1201 J) |
| Test barrel length: 22 in Source: Ammoguide.com |
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The .17-223 is a rifle wildcat cartridge formed from necking down the .223 Remington to 0.17 in.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- .17-Caliber Ultra Bomb! By Dave Moreton
