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.17 HMR
I really thought that this was going to be my new favorite round, but...its just not much good. I can't really tell a difference between it and 22 mag at the ranges that I shoot ( generally less than 250 yds) Maybe Its just what I am used to shooting. I also reload, and can't do that with the .17. So I guess I'd have to stay stay w/ .223. You can get away with anything up to deer sized game( with well placed shots- if its legal where you live) and I'm pretty comfortable with its performance out to 300 yds. The .17 will definately not be enough for coyotes. Anything bigger than a racoon would probably be pushing it. The bullet weighs less than 20 grains...even as fast as it is, thats not a lot of bullet energy...
Was the .17 a handi rifle? I'm thinking handling those little buggers in the cold would be real bear!
My 2 cents,
MD
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