In the mid 80's I purchased my first 17 rem, very few coyote around. Red fox pelts were the main goal, with as little sewing as possible. First couple years I ran w760 and 25 gr Hornady hp. Worked well very accurate problem was shooting between the eyes(sleeping fox) would leave a 2-3 inch split in the head. Not a big problem for sewing, still an issue when having 4-7 a day. Went to the Berger 25 gr varmint(mef) those were magic first 40-50 fox I shot don't remember having to sew any. Body shots, head shots not a problem. Raccoon were a blast, body thump them and they roll over on their back all four legs go to a few seconds. I will be 60 next year last couple years the fingers are starting to get in the way seating bullets. Have had standard RCBS from the beginning, may have to upgrade the seating die, although I been shooting 29 gr bullets for coyote as fox are not as common. The heavy bullets are easier to handle. I run H414 now.
