I'm guessing that this may have been discussed before but how many forming dies are needed to accomplish this transition?
I just got a 12" Contender barrel (special limited factory octagon no sights from their old Collector's series) and while I do have 90-100 reformed cases I got on Gunbroker I'm sure I will be needing to replace them at some point. Got a Redding die set from Graf's (in stock!) but I don't have a forming die(s). Just for future reference as I have a 17HRM barrel for the NEF/H&R single shot rifles and I am thinking of having it rechambered to 17 Ackley Bee to match the Contender barrel (yes it does fit one of my centerfire frames). Should make a nice addition to the factory barrels I have for the rest of the NEF/H&Rs.
On another note, anyone have any good info on loads? First reload I am trying IMR4198 but it is a real pain to load into the tiny 17 caliber necks. Would like to use IMR4227, Accurate 1680 or maybe one of the 410 specialty powders (have Little Gun). Looking to get a reasonable load (pressure) to hit 3,500 fps out of the 22 inch rifle barrel and 3,200 or so in the 12" Contender. Have used a lot of 1680 in the 218 Bee, 22 Hornet, 32-20 jacketed loads, 375 Supermag and even the 375 Winchester. Other than the fire ball it works great.
Thanks