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Post by darinfry on Feb 8, 2016 16:14:13 GMT -5
Recently picked up a savage 17 hmr. Hoping to use it on called in raccoons and foxes, and possibly the occasional coyote if the shot is close and perfect. I already have a 204 for a dedicated yote gun. My question is what are people's experience with the 17 hmr on coons/ fox?
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Post by uncleharley on Feb 8, 2016 17:29:19 GMT -5
Never shot a coon or fox with mine. But I have shot several ground hogs. Drops them in their tracks.
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Post by bullseye69 on Feb 8, 2016 18:58:11 GMT -5
It works just fine on all three, coon, fox and yotes.
Goes in and dosnt come out so its easy on the pelts.
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Post by nfalls116 on Feb 9, 2016 6:58:10 GMT -5
Word on the street is they are even using them for feral hogs I think the effectiveness will rely on shot placement but... I'm not that familiar with the cartridge so I could be way off
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Post by esshup on Feb 9, 2016 13:45:29 GMT -5
It works just fine on all three, coon, fox and yotes. Goes in and dosnt come out so its easy on the pelts. What would be the max range on it when used for coyotes? I know shot placement would be key. I've only shot one a few times, but was kicking around the idea of getting one. I have a .17 MachII and 130 yds on squirrels or groundhogs is about max. They are really picky about wind too. |
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Post by sakorifle on Feb 9, 2016 15:55:41 GMT -5
greetings
I have no experience myself of one but some over here insist they are too small for the red fox we have here, i would imagine shot placement would be critical for quick dispatch and at what range would it have enough enerjy left???
And here is me wondering if my hornet with 35grn v max would be big enough for coyotes.
I know one thing for sure it wll do nothng a 22 hornet or a 308 wont do. lol
regards
Billy
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Post by bullseye69 on Feb 9, 2016 21:26:19 GMT -5
It works just fine on all three, coon, fox and yotes. Goes in and dosnt come out so its easy on the pelts. What would be the max range on it when used for coyotes? I know shot placement would be key. I've only shot one a few times, but was kicking around the idea of getting one. I have a .17 MachII and 130 yds on squirrels or groundhogs is about max. They are really picky about wind too. I would limit it to 100 yards max. The one I shot was 60 yards and it dropped him in his tracks. |
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Post by throbak on Feb 9, 2016 21:39:45 GMT -5
I have used a hornet on coyotes not enough there a 17 on Coyotes stretching it a bit imo
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Post by esshup on Feb 10, 2016 0:45:25 GMT -5
What would be the max range on it when used for coyotes? I know shot placement would be key. I've only shot one a few times, but was kicking around the idea of getting one. I have a .17 MachII and 130 yds on squirrels or groundhogs is about max. They are really picky about wind too. I would limit it to 100 yards max. The one I shot was 60 yards and it dropped him in his tracks. Thanks. |
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Post by deadeer on Feb 10, 2016 1:40:26 GMT -5
I shot a yote in the head at 70yd from my bedroom window several years ago. It ran about 50yd to its death, bleeding bad. It was the 17gr v-max load. I shot a few coons with the 20gr xtp load and it seemed to do better. I prefer the 22mag for bigger critters. Deceased father in law said they killed many deer and turkeys in years past with 22mag in the hills of KY. Buddy and I have killed quite a few coons and woodchucks, but no comparison in trajectory after 125 yd with the 17hmr.
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Post by sakorifle on Feb 10, 2016 15:46:32 GMT -5
greetings
I am going to agree with throbak yes smaller calibres will kill, a 22lr will do it in the head
what one does not have that one gets with a bigger rifle is insurance if the shot goes a little wrong.
Do you sell the pelts over there? over here the fur trade is non excistant nowadays.
If so what price does one get for a good winter coyote pelt.
regards
Billy.
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Post by esshup on Feb 10, 2016 16:36:29 GMT -5
greetings I am going to agree with throbak yes smaller calibres will kill, a 22lr will do it in the head what one does not have that one gets with a bigger rifle is insurance if the shot goes a little wrong. Do you sell the pelts over there? over here the fur trade is non excistant nowadays. If so what price does one get for a good winter coyote pelt. regards Billy. Click on the link, click on the currency of your choice and it'll open up the prices. That is for skinned, fleshed and dried furs, not tanned. Picking a caliber/bullet is a balancing act between a clean kill and a clean kill without a large hole or two in the pelt which will diminish the value of the fur. |
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Post by sakorifle on Feb 10, 2016 18:49:32 GMT -5
thanks esshup
seems good prices for coyotes plus any bounty on them,
We used to get good prices for fox here years ago but no one wants them now, but one wanted a good price after skinning the smelly things, lol
could be a job for a light v max bullet not sure as i have never seen a coyote lol
thanks again
Billy
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Post by finsandgrins on Feb 23, 2016 20:22:18 GMT -5
I bought a 17 hornet custom a author brown Barrell for my tc pro hunter, tack driver and has exact ballistics of a 223, great varmint gun , good up to 150 yds no problem . Very max 20 gr. Bullet will do a yote in just fine !
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Post by bullseye69 on Feb 23, 2016 21:48:44 GMT -5
I bought a 17 hornet custom a author brown Barrell for my tc pro hunter, tack driver and has exact ballistics of a 223, great varmint gun , good up to 150 yds no problem . Very max 20 gr. Bullet will do a yote in just fine ! I think you mean a E. Arthur Brown Barrel. I have got formed brass from them for my 219 Donaldson wasp and the quality was real good. How was the fit and finish of the barrel? |
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Post by finsandgrins on Feb 24, 2016 12:35:55 GMT -5
U are correct E AUTHOR BROWN barrell,
It was excellent quality and finish, around 350.00 I was very pleased and it shoots like promised ..tack driver
I really like this round also
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