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Title: 17 Hornet Ammo available
Post by: Misterjake23 on September 17, 2013, 06:30:50 AM
     I just received an e mail notification from Midway USA.  They got in a shipment of Hornady 17 Hornet 20 gr. ammo.  There is a 5 box limit.  The price was around $18.50 per box (25 rounds per box)  if my memory serves me correctly.  For 5 boxes with shipping was around $109.00

If any one is interested, here's the web link: 

  http://www.midwayusa.com/product/591918?from=pan&cm_lm=sp:Misterjake23@verizon.net&cm_mmc=S_Spop-Email-_-Service_Emails-_-ProdArrival-_-ProductLink
Title: Re: 17 Hornet Ammo available
Post by: zekedogg on September 17, 2013, 07:20:52 AM
Jake, thanks for the info
Title: Re: 17 Hornet Ammo available
Post by: predator77 on September 17, 2013, 01:44:14 PM
Out of stock now!
Title: Re: 17 Hornet Ammo available
Post by: scott on September 17, 2013, 01:47:30 PM
Ian,

Is that before or after your order? 
Title: Re: 17 Hornet Ammo available
Post by: Misterjake23 on September 17, 2013, 02:06:19 PM
     I checked my e mail this morning around 4:30 am.  I placed my order around 5:00 am, and it was in stock and my order was confirmed stating I should receive it by Friday via Federal Express.
Title: Re: 17 Hornet Ammo available
Post by: predator77 on September 17, 2013, 07:37:17 PM
Ian,

Is that before or after your order?
hahaha. Nope, I clicked the link given and it said out of stock already.
Title: Re: 17 Hornet Ammo available
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on September 17, 2013, 09:29:52 PM
If anyone has a box they would be willing to sell me please send me a pm.
Title: Re: 17 Hornet Ammo available
Post by: predator77 on September 18, 2013, 08:11:14 PM
Most Dunhams have at least two boxes in stock in my area but they are charging $24.99 a box.
Title: Re: 17 Hornet Ammo available
Post by: zekedogg on September 18, 2013, 09:04:31 PM
unfortunately if you need it you don't have a choice. At least if you buy it you'll have the brass to reload
Title: Re: 17 Hornet Ammo available
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on September 18, 2013, 09:42:27 PM
I want to give a public shout out to MisterJake who is a generous guy and a true class act.  Jake is giving me a box of his ammo and would not take any money for it. 

Jake, I hope to have the honor to meet you someday.  If you want me to take you out hunting this year, consider yourself invited my friend.

Mike
Title: Re: 17 Hornet Ammo available
Post by: zekedogg on September 18, 2013, 09:51:19 PM
way to go Jake
Title: Re: 17 Hornet Ammo available
Post by: Misterjake23 on September 19, 2013, 05:11:07 AM
Mike....thats what its all about,,, helping out friends and fellow hunters.  I will take you up on that offer to have the privilege to hunt with you you this year.
Title: Re: 17 Hornet Ammo available
Post by: predator77 on September 19, 2013, 11:16:40 AM
Very nice gesture, Jake and true act of kindness.  :)
Title: Re: 17 Hornet Ammo available
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on September 20, 2013, 12:10:19 PM
Jake...I was able to order three boxes so I will be supplied.  I can't thank you enough for your offer.  You are a good man.   :D

Contact me when you are ready to go predator hunting and I will take you out as your guide.  Bring plenty of ammo.   ;)
Title: Re: 17 Hornet Ammo available
Post by: uncle buck on September 20, 2013, 11:20:49 PM
Sadly today it sold out again at midway... I need to start to reload some of my Brass. Something also, I checked with Cabeals...last I checked they to were sold out of 17 Hornet Brass again! :(  :(
Title: Re: 17 Hornet Ammo available
Post by: JimmyLenz on September 24, 2013, 08:43:46 AM
Have you started loading these uncle buck ?   I'm Curious what kind of case life can be expected .  I'm still waiting on my die set so I haven't had the pleasure of testing out loads . I hope its in the 8 range  as buying new brass puts the cost right up there with loaded ammo .       , Jimmy
Title: Re: 17 Hornet Ammo available
Post by: PA Predator Hunter on September 24, 2013, 07:54:21 PM
Try Meyers Gun Shop in Bath, Pa. Located near Allentown. He had quite a bit but will only sell 2 boxes per customer. The other place that had it was Natchez Shooting. Have to order on line. My buddy just ordered 6 boxes at around $21 per box.
Title: Re: 17 Hornet Ammo available
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on September 29, 2013, 08:11:19 PM
Have you started loading these uncle buck ?   I'm Curious what kind of case life can be expected .  I'm still waiting on my die set so I haven't had the pleasure of testing out loads . I hope its in the 8 range  as buying new brass puts the cost right up there with loaded ammo .       , Jimmy

Hey Jimmy...I load for my .17 Fireball which is similar.  I bet you get about six and you will start getting some neck splits on a few cases after three or four times.  I've started to anneal my .17 Fireball brass after each reloading because it seemed to not last as long as my other calibers.
Title: Re: 17 Hornet Ammo available
Post by: uncle buck on September 30, 2013, 07:53:25 PM
Jimmy I have 200 rounds of brass but have not yet reloaded for the 17 Hornet yet!
I was shocked how expensive the RCBS dies were on the 17 Hornet.
I do have everything for reloading the 17 Hornet. However I'm going to start the season off with the 22 WMR and 17 Fireball for fox.  Sorry for not responding back sooner!
I do always keep in reserve 100 rounds of brass on all my newer calibers!
I will probably start off with factory 17 Hornet ammunition when I do get to using the 17 Hornet!
Just make sure you check for case stretching and cot them back to the specific length. 
I doubt it will take me years to shoot the same brass 6 or 7 times. I'm not much of target shooter with my predator guns. Only use for hunting!