That sounds like a lot of muzzle blast and recoil for a 17hmr.
On a side note, what the heck is deal with that mutt in your sig line?
On a side note, what the heck is deal with that mutt in your sig line?
Savage 93 .17hmr claims 2 coyotes at 187 yds and 197 yds video
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millerjq
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Originally Posted By: YellowhammerThat sounds like a lot of muzzle blast and recoil for a 17hmr.
On a side note, what the heck is deal with that mutt in your sig line?
I thought the same thing at first, but I've never mounted a camera onto a rifle. With it mounted firmly on the scope, you'd think that would contribute a little to the recoil caught on camera. Since my shoulder absorbs the recoil, my eyes don't catch it, maybe a camera would? Not sure though.
On a side note, what the heck is deal with that mutt in your sig line?
I thought the same thing at first, but I've never mounted a camera onto a rifle. With it mounted firmly on the scope, you'd think that would contribute a little to the recoil caught on camera. Since my shoulder absorbs the recoil, my eyes don't catch it, maybe a camera would? Not sure though.
KillerBear
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Nice!!!where are you shooting them i can't tell if its broadside or what???
DiRTY DOG
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That's unbelievable that a HMR 17gr Vmax passed through a coyote at 187 yards, and also killed it.
Literally, un-believable.
The video clearly shows a puff of dust behind and to the left of the first coyote. What's interesting is that you said the video camera was mounted to your rifle, yet the bullet exits at a much different angle. Did the tiny frangible 17gr Vmax deflect at a approx 45 degree angle and then exit the coyote causing a puff of dust in the background?
Un-believable.
Literally, un-believable.
The video clearly shows a puff of dust behind and to the left of the first coyote. What's interesting is that you said the video camera was mounted to your rifle, yet the bullet exits at a much different angle. Did the tiny frangible 17gr Vmax deflect at a approx 45 degree angle and then exit the coyote causing a puff of dust in the background?
Un-believable.
Callnalldogs
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Originally Posted By: millerjqOriginally Posted By: YellowhammerThat sounds like a lot of muzzle blast and recoil for a 17hmr.
On a side note, what the heck is deal with that mutt in your sig line?
I thought the same thing at first, but I've never mounted a camera onto a rifle. With it mounted firmly on the scope, you'd think that would contribute a little to the recoil caught on camera. Since my shoulder absorbs the recoil, my eyes don't catch it, maybe a camera would? Not sure though.
The camera is zoomed in about 15-20x so any small amount of shake is going to show. There really isn't much recoil on a .17hmr, but with the camera mounted right on the scope and zoomed in that much its definetly noticeable. I wish I would of zoomed out to give you a better idea of the distance. Then you would have seen the barrel. I ranged it both ways on both dogs with my Nikon RF. From where I shot to the dog and from the dog to where I shot. It is what it is. Take it or leave it. The mut is a reference to the movie, Fantastic Mr. Fox. At the end of the movie the fox( George Clooney) sees a black wolf off in the distance and he raises his fist to the wolf and yells "good luck out there". The wolf raises his fist back to the fox and then runs off into the wild. I thought it would be funny to creat that image of the wolf out of my mut. Its also just a way of me saying "good luck out there" to all my fellow predator hunters.
On a side note, what the heck is deal with that mutt in your sig line?
I thought the same thing at first, but I've never mounted a camera onto a rifle. With it mounted firmly on the scope, you'd think that would contribute a little to the recoil caught on camera. Since my shoulder absorbs the recoil, my eyes don't catch it, maybe a camera would? Not sure though.
The camera is zoomed in about 15-20x so any small amount of shake is going to show. There really isn't much recoil on a .17hmr, but with the camera mounted right on the scope and zoomed in that much its definetly noticeable. I wish I would of zoomed out to give you a better idea of the distance. Then you would have seen the barrel. I ranged it both ways on both dogs with my Nikon RF. From where I shot to the dog and from the dog to where I shot. It is what it is. Take it or leave it. The mut is a reference to the movie, Fantastic Mr. Fox. At the end of the movie the fox( George Clooney) sees a black wolf off in the distance and he raises his fist to the wolf and yells "good luck out there". The wolf raises his fist back to the fox and then runs off into the wild. I thought it would be funny to creat that image of the wolf out of my mut. Its also just a way of me saying "good luck out there" to all my fellow predator hunters.
Callnalldogs
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Originally Posted By: DiRTY DOGThat's unbelievable that a HMR 17gr Vmax passed through a coyote at 187 yards, and also killed it.
Literally, un-believable.
The video clearly shows a puff of dust behind and to the left of the first coyote. What's interesting is that you said the video camera was mounted to your rifle, yet the bullet exits at a much different angle. Did the tiny frangible 17gr Vmax deflect at a approx 45 degree angle and then exit the coyote causing a puff of dust in the background?
Un-believable.
My quess is that when the ballistic tip bullet hit it exploded on impact and a fragment of the bullet came out the other side at an angle. The camera is mounted on top of the scope so what you are seeing is what I was seeing through the scope. The camera mount is not adjustable. That is why the target is not centered. I ordered a new adjustable mount for my camera so the next time I hope to get better footage. Of course I hope to get some closer shots as well next time. This is just a guess.
Literally, un-believable.
The video clearly shows a puff of dust behind and to the left of the first coyote. What's interesting is that you said the video camera was mounted to your rifle, yet the bullet exits at a much different angle. Did the tiny frangible 17gr Vmax deflect at a approx 45 degree angle and then exit the coyote causing a puff of dust in the background?
Un-believable.
My quess is that when the ballistic tip bullet hit it exploded on impact and a fragment of the bullet came out the other side at an angle. The camera is mounted on top of the scope so what you are seeing is what I was seeing through the scope. The camera mount is not adjustable. That is why the target is not centered. I ordered a new adjustable mount for my camera so the next time I hope to get better footage. Of course I hope to get some closer shots as well next time. This is just a guess.
Chupathingy
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So a fragment of a 17grain projectile had enough kinetic energy to pass through a coyote at 200 yards?
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Callnalldogs
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Thanks guys. I know that some of you are having a hard time grasping the concept of a tiny 17gr .17hmr killing a coyote at those distances. I get it. I had never shot one that far away. It was a hail mary shot that connected both times. I'm not in the habit of making up stories or creating fake videos. I just enjoy hunting coyotes. And I enjoy sharing my stories with those of you who will read them. Its always nice to see the story come to life in a video. It is what it is. Take it or leave it. Thanks again.
CrazyHorse66
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I am wondering if the velocity had dropped low enough to prevent the VMax from totally fragmenting.
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Chupathingy
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Originally Posted By: CrazyHorse66I am wondering if the velocity had dropped low enough to prevent the VMax from totally fragmenting.
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Callnalldogs
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Originally Posted By: ChupathingyOriginally Posted By: CrazyHorse66I am wondering if the velocity had dropped low enough to prevent the VMax from totally fragmenting.
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Callnalldogs
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Originally Posted By: shankboneNow that you guys mention it, I think I did see a second shooter on the grassy knoll.
Is this the Zapruder film of the predator hunting world?!
Is this the Zapruder film of the predator hunting world?!
Callnalldogs
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Originally Posted By: dan brothersI use this camera mount which mounts to the scope, with the camera on top... it really works well.
copy and paste the link into your search window... I can't get it to do it automatically.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380289836137?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Thanks for the link. I ordered one today. I actually ordered a different one 3 days ago to replace my custom mount on top of the scope. It will allow me to better adjust the camera on top to center the target and this one will allow me to mount another smaller camera to the front lens looking through the scope. Can't wait to try it out. Thanks again.
copy and paste the link into your search window... I can't get it to do it automatically.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380289836137?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Thanks for the link. I ordered one today. I actually ordered a different one 3 days ago to replace my custom mount on top of the scope. It will allow me to better adjust the camera on top to center the target and this one will allow me to mount another smaller camera to the front lens looking through the scope. Can't wait to try it out. Thanks again.
millerjq
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I figured the recoil caught on camera was something to that extent. I need to get one of these cameras. I've never even taken a picture of anything, as I hate pictures and have never bought a camera. There have always been more appealing things to spend a few hundred on. But seeing these videos is pretty cool. Maybe it's time to change my ways.. Again, nicely done.
dan brothers
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dan brothers
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Here is a video where I used it on my pellet rifle to kill a hog. This mount would be great on any low recoil rifle. I had the camera zoomed into the scope's crosshairs, so that I knew I was tapping the same thing as I was seeing through the scope.... and close up as well. The recoil of the 17 would work just fine... BUT... if a shot did make it recoil too much... then just show it in slo-mo as well as regular speed. And you can use a small regular camera that has a video record option... which are lighter for the mount and rifle. No need to buy a video camera... but it may be quicker to start up and get it recording than a regular camera.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfMpfc4E...ure=c4-overview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfMpfc4E...ure=c4-overview
whitecoyote
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That's awesome. Nice video too.
