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Don't know about Coyotes, but I have killed a number of Badger with 17 HMR and the 17 HM2. I only take them when I can make a nostril, eye or earhole shot.
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17 HMR & coyote
Those badgers are also one tough customer. Good shooting. Like the looks of your 17 there. Bill K
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I agree guys . I think a 17 hmr is up to the task with proper shot placement. I like a little more margin for error but dont fault anyone for using it.
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One thing I forgot to mention, shot placement is critical, but the HMR and HM2 are well capable.
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Pictures can be pretty deceiving. And coyotes are hard to guesstimate even in person.
This is about the third biggest one I took last year. A very big coyote for my area. I did weigh him. I think most people would probably guess him quite a bit heavier than he actually was. Even my hunting partner, who has watched me weigh literally hundreds of coyotes, was pretty far off on his guess. He would be a pretty average or actually even a pretty small coyote in some of you guys areas I guess. - DAA
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Back when I used to kill a few, here in IA, neither yours truly, nor, my pals ever got a weight correct - if we guessed 40-43, they usually hit the scale at 35-37 Lb., ans so on. The heaviest I ever put on a balance, was a HUGE IA dog, which weighed 43#. Over 35# is large around here. RG Last edited by Randy Robinett; 10-16-2017 at 02:27 PM. |
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`17 HMR & Coyote
That is so true DAA. They are like fish in guessing weight. Most do look bigger than they actually scale out. But it is all fun and a pleasure to get out, chase, spot or call them. Bill K
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Nice looking coyote, Dave.
-BCB
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17hmr
For 90% of the hunters the HMR is the perfect tool! What other rim fire cartridge can stick it in a yotes eye at 150yds?!!
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`17 HMR & Coyote
Maybe the new 17WSM, but I don't want too buy another 17 rimfire, when this HMR is working just fine. Bill K
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