.17 HMR ?

[66chevelle]

I have been looking to buy a new rifle but I am not sure 100% what I want yet. I was leading towards a 223 but a buddy of mine told me about a .17 HMR? I was thinking the 223 for coyote hunting and a cheaper gun to shot. I have a 30-30, 30-06, SKS, AK47 and a M1. So its not like I don't have a gun for coyote but come on who doesn't need another gun? I guess I am just looking to see what everyone thinks of the .17 HMR?

 

[shawkpilot]

I've got a Savage in .17HMR the thing is a tack driver, however ammo is expensive. I would look into the .17 mach 2 much cheaper to shoot. Of course it you want a .223, now would be the perfect excuse to buy an AR, while you still can.

 

[dman65]

hmr mach2

I have a tack driving HMR mach 2 I bought as an impulse buy I was thinking about selling

 

[66chevelle]

Well let me know if you want to sell it for sure and what you are going to be asking for it.

 

[Don]

I have a tack driving HMR mach 2 I bought as an impulse buy I was thinking about selling

HMR = necked down .22 win mag and mach 2 = necked down .22LR. Big difference there bro.

 

[Jack Ryan]

I'd go with the 223 if you want to hunt coyote.

Get the 17 HMR if you want to hunt squirrels and might take a coyote once in a while.

 

[lmaroska]

although my .17 HMR shoots really well, I'd suggest going with a .223 for coyotes

 

[OneBadV8]

I love my Savage 93R17 which is .17 HMR. It is definately a tack driver. You could easily take a coyote with it. But the bullet is light weight so you would pry have to worry a little more about the wind speed where a .223 or .22-250 you wouldn't.

If you're just looking for a reason to get a .17 HMR I say go for it. You won't be disappointed except for maybe the scope that comes with the combo from Savage but mine was replace with a Nikon.

 

[knobcreeknut]

17 hmr is definitely an accurate round, and great for squirrels etc. but it is nominal at best for coyote. too light and fast, breaks up on impact. I know too many people who have tried it and were not happy with the terminal ballistics on medium game. .223 gives you more range for a sure kill
get both, and do your best to lower the coyote population