.17 HMR success

[Tegr0429]

Does anyone else run a .17 HMR for coyotes, foxes, cats? I have for years and haven’t had but a coyote or two get away after being hit. I’m just curious if anyone else uses a .17 as their main predator gun.

 

[ChrisA]

No. Only fast centerfire 17 calibers.

 

[Lawnboi]

Shot a bunch of fox with them and havnt been disappointed.

 

[Gershot]

Yep, .17 HMR all day for those little predators.

 

[StupidLightweight]

While I prefer larger cartridges for coyotes, which are pound-for-pound tougher than anything besides ground squirrels and prairie dogs, I must admit that every coyote i've hit with the .17 HMR has died and been recovered, including one at a staggering 225 yards. On that shot, the bullet hit the heart but never expanded.

For foxes and bobcats, the little HMR is close to ideal. The only better options is the .17 Hornet.

 

[Jesse Jaymes]

Small sample sets. NM Grey Fox was PERFECT. Coyotes...even off a bipod and well placed.....runners. Found and piled up. Zero blood and not ideal.

Anything below the 10-12 pound mark and it's Money!

I reload 95% of all my ammo. But there sure is a lot to like about grabbing a little rifle and pre rolled box of ammo and leaving at any time.

Big fan

 

[longrangelead]

yep, I've killed several big Montana coyotes and fox out to about 100 yards, treed bobcats, skunks, raccoons and countless squirrels. it's a potent little round.

it's not my main predator rifle, just the around the house rifle.