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17 Remington Fireball Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 17 Remington Fireball with the free, in-browser MyLoads internal-ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative estimates from a physics model — not a recommended recipe. Always cross-check a current published loading manual.

17 Remington Fireball reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)55,000 psi
Nominal case capacity21.0 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.172 in (4.37 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.172 20 gr V-MAX
Powder
Ramshot X-Terminator
Charge
17.3 gr
Barrel
26 in

Muzzle velocity

3,609 fps

Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn-rate)

29,256 – 39,300 – 50,287 psi

nominal is 71% of the 55,000 psi maximum average pressure

Illustrative example — every figure here is an estimate and can be wrong. Always consult a current published loading manual, and never trust these numbers on their own.

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