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Post by lb on Mar 23, 2013 12:32:50 GMT -6
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Post by mastermink on Mar 23, 2013 14:11:38 GMT -6
Accordingly, do not use 17 HMR ammunition in semi-automatic firearms. Only use 17 HMR in modern firearms in good condition marked for 17 HMR cartridges. Always use eye and ear protection. Always read all product labeling carefully for instructions on safe use.
As you can see mine is bolt action rifle...
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tweedledumb
Skinner...
Someday I hope to live up to my name.
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Post by tweedledumb on Mar 23, 2013 21:08:09 GMT -6
I'm glad it shoots well. I hope it works out for you. I know it would be disastrous in my hands, but I'm not you.
I have been thinking on his and her 17 hmr's, for skunks, 'coon and squirrels on the farm. If those Savages shoot as well as everyone says maybe I could get used to the action.
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7oaks
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Post by 7oaks on Apr 22, 2013 21:05:12 GMT -6
The .222 Rem has worked well for me.
Yotes out to 300 yds easy and never a pass thru, only 1 hole in.
Fox and cats mostly the same, rarely a pass thru---maybe 5%--THUS, I try and shoot them facing me whenever possible.
I handload 50 gr SX Hornadys over 19.5 gr IMR 4198 for 5/8" groups at 100 off bags----and this is after 35 yrs shooting the same Rem 700---stopped counting chucks at 1,000 and been blessed to win several benchrest matches back when it would shoot one jagged--3/8" ---hole.
Shootingly,
ole John
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Post by skinny420 on Nov 1, 2013 9:28:29 GMT -6
I have the savage 17 hmr. Nice gun. Super accurate. I use it for calling fox at night. Have a 12ga loaded with #4 buck if a yote shows up. I was amazed at the power of the little gun and shot a yote one night at 85 yds. He wasent coming closer and i didnt want him to disapear. That 17 hmr droped him instantly and i bet i could take head shots out to 150 easy. Wind being the biggest problem. That being said i wouldnt reccomend it for anything bigger than fox. Still shot placement is important. But does good in fox areas. Quiet, accurate, cheap. If i had more yotes id have the 223. Also its the biggest rifle i can carry during deer season where i live. So its the best for me.
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Post by trappincoyotes39 on Nov 2, 2013 9:46:35 GMT -6
Bullet mass and bullet construction needs to be matched with the intended size critter your trying to harvest at a very high rate of recovery. I don't consider any rim fire a legit coyote killer due to the things I mentioned. The larger your quarry the better the bullet needs to be to perform more on a consistent basis. Nothing new but I am a 6mm size fan for coyotes. I have found through the years to give me exceptional performance and a very high rate of recovery while keeping fur damage to a minimum most of the time.
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Post by mastermink on Mar 2, 2014 21:53:40 GMT -6
Anybody tried new 17 B.MAG??
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