17 hmr bullet types

Alot of guys use the HMR down here and have killed them with all the HMR bullets. I like the TNTs. My son uses the XTPs!
 
Had a buddy shoot a coyote with 17gr v-max right behind the shoulder, ran 75yrds and died. It had a 17 caliber sized hole and that was it, when he skinned it however it was a nasty mangled ball of goop.
 
My savage 93 likes the federal 17g tnt hollow points...alot. so much in fact i can cover 6 shot groups with a dime. Proof coming soon. Box stock rifle with [beeep] package scope...love my .17hmr!
 
My Dad shot them with Win's 20gr Game Point, Not that he thought it was the best, but thats just what he had. All shots under 60 yds. Head and Neck shots. I would have preferred Centerfires instead.
 
I have decided to go with the 17 grain v-maxs and stick to the head and neck shots for yotes and boiler room shots for foxes with the same bullet. Anyone else have their opinions?
 
Originally Posted By: Eli The 17hmr is a very good choice for night hunting foxes and coyotes under 100 yards. For these i would use the 20 grain XTP for controlled expansion and deep(er) penetration especially for the larger dogs.

Originally Posted By: EliI have decided to go with the 17 grain v-maxs and stick to the head and neck shots for yotes and boiler room shots for foxes with the same bullet. Anyone else have their opinions?

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Hey dc, whats so funny? I changed my mind and am just going to kill'em with a 17 grain thump to the neck or head and it drops them every time.
 
Still waiting Eli...

Now I have 2 questions ....

How many coyotes and fox have you killed with a 17 gr HMR ?

How many coyotes and fox have you killed with a 20 gr XTP HMR ?


I love hearing ones real world experience.
 
I have killed 2 of each timmy. Both foxes dropped with a v-mas in the boiler room and 1 coyote ran 25 yards and dropped and the other was DRT from a v-max in the base of the skull. What do you naysayers have to say now?
 
Originally Posted By: EliI have killed 2 of each timmy. Both foxes dropped with a v-mas in the boiler room and 1 coyote ran 25 yards and dropped and the other was DRT from a v-max in the base of the skull. What do you naysayers have to say now?

I know what this naysayer says. This naysayer says bad liars have one helluva time keeping their stories straight.

Here's one of your other posts Pinocchio. Posted on 12/10/2013

Originally Posted By: EliDC, I've killed around 10 coyotes with it and all under 150 yards. The one that was at 142 yards ran for about 35 yards and dropped. All the other ones were under 100 yards and they didn't run more than 25 yards and 2 dropped due to head shots. I use the xtp and as long as you hit them in the vitals, they will die usually within sight. Those people who have tried the 17 hmr and say it wont kill crap, are the people who cant hit the broadside of a barn. If you are trapping, you cant beat it. It shoots flat and comes in plenty different bullet types for every use. Please don't doubt the 17 hmr, it is a very handy rifle.

What ya got to say now sonny boy?
 


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