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 12-23-2017, 18:07 Post: 120029
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  Anyone have experience with these cartridges?

I have found that the .17HMR works awesome on cats, woodchucks, muskrats and raccoons. Raccoons are the most difficult to get a quick kill. I haven't had a chance to try it on beaver and coyotes yet. The .223 also works well on all of these including the beaver and coyotes. I like the .17HMR. more for it frangible bullets in my farm yard and field surroundings where I'm shooting 50 yards or less with a 17 grain bullet. I use the rifle with a 3-9X scope for these small critters to view in on their heads for instant kills.

With regard to previous discussions of the .223, most rifles don't shoot the heavier rounds well. My AR-15 has a target barrel with greater twist which allows the heavier rounds to shoot more accurately. The .223 is suited more for longer body shots up to 200 yards and more. I only have a tactical 4X scope on it so optics are more of a limiting factor. I can hold close distance shots with 4X scope to about 1" groups and usually less. For the long shots I use the .22-250 with 6 1/2 to 20X scope and Bi-pod for accuracy. It has lots more zip as well.






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 12-25-2017, 04:28 Post: 120036
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I wouldn't let rumors stop you. Back in 1970, I was told the 16 gauge shotgun shell was going to be obsolete. Selling that shotgun was a mistake. My little NewEngland Firearms (NEF) single shot .17HMR was only about $125.00 from Gander Mountain. The Bushnell trophy 3-9 was about $45.00 with scope rings and bore sited.

If you are not sure, a little investment like this can't hurt.






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