.17HMR Hunting

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I know many folks have mixed opinions on hunting coyote sized game with the .17HMR; however, I have a brand new one (Savage with a Varmit Barrel) and I am looking forward to killing some coyotes.

Those of you all who shoot a .17HMR - how many coyotes have you all shot, and what was your experience like hunting with that cartridge? What is the largest animal you have ever taken with the .17?

I am going to use it also to hunt feral hogs on a WMA here where I live because I can use only small game weapons .22WMR or smaller. Have any of you all taken a hog with the .17HMR? I know many guys here that shoot them with a .22lr so I know the .17 will do the job.

Let me know you .17HMR hunters about your hunting experiences and if you have any pictures I would love to see those too.


Thanks and Happy New Year..