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DaleA · June 19, 2017, 06:58 PM

Color me envious of your S&W 617. I've got a 10-shot model on my bucket list. IMhO it is one of those really fine guns you get and keep for a life time.

I'm pleased and a little surprised to hear the Federal ammo is working out for you. Federal is located in Anoka, MN not to far from where I live.

Folklore is the Federal Folk (many years ago) were upset that American Olympic shooters all used European .22 ammo and set to work to produce target .22 ammo as good as any in the world. The results were that some American Olympic shooters did switch and did win some medals. They don't dominate the field by any means, but they are competitive.

Good luck.

June 19, 2017, 06:58 PM	#9
DaleA Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2002 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 5,312	Color me envious of your S&W 617. I've got a 10-shot model on my bucket list. IMhO it is one of those really fine guns you get and keep for a life time. I'm pleased and a little surprised to hear the Federal ammo is working out for you. Federal is located in Anoka, MN not to far from where I live. Folklore is the Federal Folk (many years ago) were upset that American Olympic shooters all used European .22 ammo and set to work to produce target .22 ammo as good as any in the world. The results were that some American Olympic shooters did switch and did win some medals. They don't dominate the field by any means, but they are competitive. Good luck.