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Predator Hunting => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Tikka on January 18, 2014, 06:12:24 AM

Title: 17 HMR
Post by: Tikka on January 18, 2014, 06:12:24 AM

Anyone ever try using a .17 HMR. I prefer my .223 but my .17 will hold minute of fox out to 200yds.

Title: Re: 17 HMR
Post by: Predator100x on January 18, 2014, 12:31:17 PM

I love my 17 hmr for fox an coon.

Title: Re: 17 HMR
Post by: Tikka on January 19, 2014, 05:44:36 AM

Predator 100x,

What ranges are you typically shooting? My new sets will have me shooting out to 200yds. I'm not worried so much about accuracy. Both the gun and myself can easily make that shot. I'm concerned about having fox running off. I don't have enough experience with the .17 HMR on game to trust its effectiveness at 200yds.

Tikka

Title: Re: 17 HMR
Post by: Predator100x on January 19, 2014, 10:47:18 AM

Tikka,I never shot a fox at 200 yards with mine,longest shot may have been 140 yards,with excellent results.I imagine with a well placed shot you shouldn't have no problem,still plenty of energy at 200.

Title: Re: 17 HMR
Post by: Tikka on January 22, 2014, 07:03:40 PM

Well, taking it out this Saturday. I'll let you all know how things go.

Title: Re: 17 HMR
Post by: Predator100x on January 22, 2014, 08:28:29 PM

Hope you do well,good luck,I have my ruger shot in about an inch high at 100 yards.